[Rumor] New Symbols Hint at Crossbuy between PlayStation and PC

StereoVsn said:
I used to love MiniDisk (and their eReaders) and had a few different ones, but hated Sony Software. Shouldn't have get rid of them, those devices were really fun.

But yeah, on software side Sony has always been terrible me and they are sure to fail.
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That's always been the way with all Sony products outside of their consoles.

Sensational hardware that's always let down by the software experience. It still rings true today with their headphones. Skullcandy's headphone companion app is miles ahead of the sound connect app from Sony.
 
Sony going cross-buy with PC just in time for the Xbox PC.

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ShaiKhulud1989 said:
Yup. It doesn't mean cross-buy with PC, it can be cross-buy between Sony's own platforms. Plus the source is iffy to say the least.
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alot of people also mix up that "cross-save" existed too which was just a proto flim-flammy "cross-buy" before platform and store ecosystem differences took off. Gotta put those saves somewhere!
 
lastmessiah said:
Why would I want a PS6 version of the game?
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Maybe like BF6 u get only matched vs ppl who play on console/with controlers/not hacking, on pc hacking/autoboting is not uncommon.
Maybe ur friends playing on ps6 so u could play multi with them.
Sometimes pc versions have some major bugs(be it technical or some other gamebreaking ones), especially early on durning first few weeks after launch, its never bad to get option of ps6 copy given for free xD
 
GHG said:
That's always been the way with all Sony products outside of their consoles.

Sensational hardware that's always let down by the software experience. It still rings true today with their headphones. Skullcandy's headphone companion app is miles ahead of the sound connect app from Sony.
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I read some interesting comments from folks who worked in Sony that the issue has always been that software dev was always treated as second tier. Hardware engineers got all the resources and support while software side was whatever was left.

So from the 90s they just kept going that way basically.
 
StereoVsn said:
Sony is just not good with PC software. That goes back decades. I still remember their crappy ebook an mini disk sync software back in the day, lol. 😂

It's going to be interesting to see what they do. I still don't think they will do Day 1 access on PC.
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SecuRom was pretty good though right? :messenger_tears_of_joy:
 
Did we really think Sony was going to do their PvE rotation the entire next gen when Microsoft is making moves?

It is obvious they are going to react to Xbox-PC. This is one competitive advantage Xbox has that Sony can remove easily. You own the game you own the game. It's a GOOD thing.
 
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StereoVsn said:
I read some interesting comments from folks who worked in Sony that the issue has always been that software dev was always treated as second tier. Hardware engineers got all the resources and support while software side was whatever was left.

So from the 90s they just kept going that way basically.
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It's funny because your hardware is only as good as the software running it. Amazing hardware will tank with shitty software. Amazing software can uplift even crappy hardware.
 
Makes sense if Cross-buy is for PS4/PS5/PS6 as i don't see how it would work for PC unless Sony decide to put up a natice PC version of the PS store and release all their games on that instead of steam.
 
It could easily be cross buy with a cloud version, eliminating the need for ps+ for access to it. I would understand if Sony had their own PC OS that they could use to monetise users in the same way MS do with windows 11. Xbox only has cross buy/play anywhere because MS also own windows; it's that quest for convergence that T Tobimacoss loves to bash everyone over the head with.
 
nial said:
There is not a PS4/PS5 icon, they're separate.
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doesn't matter if it's one icon or separate icons next to eachother,
the point is that it's already made clear which versions you get if you buy a game.
it will say PS4 PS5 right on the icon.

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mckmas8808 said:
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This is interesting.....I never considered there would be people like yourself that would do this.
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The main reason I tried to like Xbox was the play anywhere thing. Since I carefully consider PC vs console version before committing to buy, getting both with one purchase could defeat decision paralysis. At least that was the idea, but the selection of supported games was too shoddy. If it becomes a thing on Playstation they could easily beat them at their own game.
 
Kacho said:
Curious to see how aggressive they get if they plan to disrupt Steam. They'd obviously need way more than day and date exclusives.
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Doing day and date releases puts too much unneeded strain on their game development.
 
Gaiff said:
It's funny because your hardware is only as good as the software running it. Amazing hardware will tank with shitty software. Amazing software can uplift even crappy hardware.
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Yep, and Sony still can't get it decades later.
 
clappedcheeks said:
It could easily be cross buy with a cloud version, eliminating the need for ps+ for access to it. I would understand if Sony had their own PC OS that they could use to monetise users in the same way MS do with windows 11. Xbox only has cross buy/play anywhere because MS also own windows; it's that quest for convergence that T Tobimacoss loves to bash everyone over the head with.
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Even if the game is Cloud Enabled, you will still need the PS+ Premium tier to stream it in order to Buy and Stream.

Windows is an open platform. Xbox will become an open platform too. Sony doesn't need to own the OS layer in order to build their ecosystem on top of Windows and Android.

I'm quite glad they're doing this, a Sony PC store, with PS+ integration, Cross Buy, Cross saves, Cross Play, they can sell games directly on both PC AND next gen Xbox without giving a cut to either Valve or MS.

Xbox is my preferred platform especially if a game is Play Anywhere and Cloud Enabled, but I would love that for the Sony games too. A lot of flexibility in supporting the original developers without having to buy hardware just for exclusives.
 
mckmas8808 said:
Doing day and date releases puts too much unneeded strain on their game development.
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I'm sure Sony and their studios will figure it out. If every major third party publisher is capable of doing it then there's no reason Sony studios can't.
 
BennyBlanco said:



www.gog.com

UNCHARTED™: Legacy of Thieves Collection

Are You Ready To Seek Your Fortune? Seek your fortune and leave your mark on the map i
www.gog.com www.gog.com

They already have a bunch of games on GoG and EGS
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I knew there were some on GOG (very late, though), but EGS is a new one for me, huh. I guess because I always used to search for Helldivers 2 and it's literally the only one not available there?
 
mckmas8808 said:
Doing day and date releases puts too much unneeded strain on their game development.
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ND had this to say about it 3 years ago.

Learning all of this through our partnership with Iron Galaxy Studios only helps to bolster Naughty Dog's understanding of PC development, and allow us to deliver the quality you expect in our future releases. We're excited to be offering The Last of Us Part I on PC in the future, and know that, moving forward, adding PC development to the way we develop games, which in no way undermines the importance of PlayStation 5 as our primary platform, will continue to benefit our team in the long run. As Naughty Dog has come to better understand hybrid and work-from-home development over the last few years, PC development offers our team flexibility in how, when, and where our games are created. Much like players can enjoy UNCHARTED: Legacy of Thieves Collection on PC from a variety of PC builds, our developers can work on PC iterations on various pieces of hardware from home or in the office.
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www.naughtydog.com

How UNCHARTED: Legacy of Thieves Collection’s PC Launch Speaks to Naughty Dog’s Present and Future || Naughty Dog

Naughty Dog reflects on the studio’s first PC launch, and why it’s such an important step forward for the studio.
www.naughtydog.com www.naughtydog.com

I think they are developing these games now knowing they will be shipping a PC version across all their studios
 
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