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In terms of its public face, it's business as usual at Sony: it's not the one that reported on the cancellation of PlayStation games being ported to PC. However, on the same day it's reliably suggested single player first-party efforts won't appear elsewhere anymore, it's perhaps a little funny to see Sony advertise a new "PC ready" controller bundle.
In reality, this is just a normal black PS5 controller bundled with a USB cable to let you connect it to a computer.
However, select regional PlayStation social media accounts have started advertising it at a price of $74.99. It's a "simple set-up" and offers "unmissable immersion", according to the promotional material.
Of course, any PC game on Steam with controller support offers the ability to use the PS5 controller, so this bundle still has a functional use going forward. If you want to use a PS5 pad on PC, that option will still be available to you despite yesterday's news — you just won't get single player games like Saros or Marvel's Wolverine on the platform anymore.
What will continue to be ported over are Sony's live service efforts, such as Marathon and Fairgames. These titles need a healthy playerbase to stay afloat and bring success, so you'll continue to see them make the jump across to PC. Then, Helldivers 2 proves there's even an avenue to an Xbox Series X|S version for these Games as a Service, too.
It'll also be interesting to see how this decision affects Sony's push into the console and PC accessory market.
Throughout the PS5 generation, the company has released a large range of accessories for both the console and PC audience. There are the Pulse Elevate wireless speakers launching later this year, and also the FlexStrike wireless fight stick. Both accessories can be used on PS5 and PC.
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In reality, this is just a normal black PS5 controller bundled with a USB cable to let you connect it to a computer.
However, select regional PlayStation social media accounts have started advertising it at a price of $74.99. It's a "simple set-up" and offers "unmissable immersion", according to the promotional material.
Of course, any PC game on Steam with controller support offers the ability to use the PS5 controller, so this bundle still has a functional use going forward. If you want to use a PS5 pad on PC, that option will still be available to you despite yesterday's news — you just won't get single player games like Saros or Marvel's Wolverine on the platform anymore.
What will continue to be ported over are Sony's live service efforts, such as Marathon and Fairgames. These titles need a healthy playerbase to stay afloat and bring success, so you'll continue to see them make the jump across to PC. Then, Helldivers 2 proves there's even an avenue to an Xbox Series X|S version for these Games as a Service, too.
It'll also be interesting to see how this decision affects Sony's push into the console and PC accessory market.
Throughout the PS5 generation, the company has released a large range of accessories for both the console and PC audience. There are the Pulse Elevate wireless speakers launching later this year, and also the FlexStrike wireless fight stick. Both accessories can be used on PS5 and PC.
After Cancelling Most PC Ports, Sony Promotes New 'PC Ready' Controller
It's a PS5 pad and a USB cable
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