This could be the PS5 controller, a streaming device or amount to nothing at all. It's still intriguing that Sony is interested in exploring this path (the same as Stadia).
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New PlayStation controller patent connects directly to servers without going through a client device (PS5)
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This could be the PS5 controller, a streaming device or amount to nothing at all. It's still intriguing that Sony is interested in exploring this path (the same as Stadia).
Sounds like the Stadia controller, which makes me wonder if part of the plan is game streaming outside of the console itself.
Worth mentioning that this is for a "controller device" and NOT necessarily for the PS5. In fact, patent mentions nothing about a game console. Just a "client device." It could be offered as a PS Now controller for non-PS5 devices, like mentioned above, similar to Stadia.
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Probably a box-ticking exercise, but it would be nice.
Probably a box-ticking exercise, but it would be nice.
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Yes, that's why I opted to change the title of the article and then write that it could a streaming device or nothing at all below the quote.
That's like 50% of games that AAA studios make nowadays anyway.
Every game I play requires a internet connection of some sort. I can survive if I lose electric due to a storm.
If your internet goes down that much that that would be an active problem that isnt on Sony.
I have internet far more consistently than I have access to my PS4.
If this means they are getting more serious about ps now and I don't have to buy ps5 this could be good, exactly what I wanted
Outside of GAAS, what games are like this? I can still play GTA5, Madden, Call of Duty, Assasin's Creed, FIFA (just trying to list the big AAA titles). Sure the multiplayer services won't be available but I can still play.
I wouldn't mind a controller dedicated only for streaming that also has a 5-6 inch LCD screen so you don't have to use a TV.
The controller connects directly to wifi, cutting out the "middleman" compared to having the controller connect to your pc/laptop/device via cable or blutooth and then over that device's internet connection.
Are there any games (MMOs excluded) that have zero functionality when offline?
I get the point that a lot of functionality is online now but not all.
Oh ok. That sounds like my controller's battery will die even faster than it does now.
Yeah I guess you're right now that I really think of it, most of the games I have installed have some type of online function but looking more into it most are still playable offline, although I have a feeling we are going to get to a point when that isn't the case, unfortunately.
Yeah definitely where online us the focus offline is a bit more of an afterthought.
That said it seems like going directly to cloud from the controller is the in thing, I'm guessing it cuts out some input latency from on-console processing.
That said it seems like going directly to cloud from the controller is the in thing, I'm guessing it cuts out some input latency from on-console processing.
So like how it is today for pretty much all the highest engaging titles.
Whatever this means. A controller must be able to be used wired with USB C (or micro) to a console. Sony allowed this in the Slim and Pro, sending info through the usb cable only if you want, props for that. Xbox have had it all the time. I hate when things are forced wireless with batteries etc. Give options!
It was always a good idea as a solution to reliance on client controller compatibility.
Depends on the timing of the filings, for one.
Youre making an assumption that I play games the same way you do, and you would be incorrect in that assumption...
Were people actually negative on this feature of Stadia? I thought it was very clever to circumvent needing to have controller drivers for every device. Also, it allows you to skip an extra 'hop' to the router. Of course the latter may be a negative if the controller is closer to the console and the console is wired to ethernet, but still, for many people that may not be the case.
Why not both?
As in, using Wifi when cloud streaming and / or automatically use bluetooth (or direct wifi) when close to the PS5 and when playing local games. It's an added feature that will probably be optional on the PS5.
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What benefits does this have though? Will it improve latency or button presses at all? I'm trying to see how this is beneficial. Maybe for the rumored Playstation Assist tech?
No? What games are you guys playing?
Very few games won't function without internet.
See: The entirety of switch.
Or basically any game with a single player (most of them)
To clarify, this application was filled with the US Patent and Trademark Office back in May.
When was Stadia first disclosed? March? Sony might get a more limited patent scope based on some special features that the Stadia controller doesn't have.
Just Dance, of course, did this years ago with smartphone based controllers coupled with an internet/webpage stream.
TV input lag is how long it takes for your TV to process and display an image. It has nothing to do with the console or controller.
When was Stadia first disclosed? March? Sony might get a more limited patent scope based on some special features that the Stadia controller doesn't have.
Just Dance, of course, did this years ago with smartphone based controllers coupled with an internet/webpage stream.
TV input lag is how long it takes for your TV to process and display an image. It has nothing to do with the console or controller.
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Tech companies file patents on anything and everything all the time, I don't see anything exciting here until we have something more concrete to back it up.
