Sony, the maker of PlayStation, is reportedly preparing to introduce a new console feature according to a recent leak. While details remain scarce, the gaming community is actively speculating about its potential benefits, with theories ranging from intriguing to less thrilling. The update underscores the need for constant innovation to stay competitive in the gaming industry.
PlayStation: Traces of a Possible Cross-Buy Feature Found
Twitter user Amethxst is credited with uncovering an intriguing discovery within the PlayStation 5’s backend. While exploring, they came across previously unseen symbols, one of which is labeled as “echo mode” in their post—though it’s likely meant to reference “Eco-Mode.” The accompanying screenshot features a small leaf with a lightning bolt, suggesting it could be an indicator for a power-saving mode or something similar.
Another discovered icon features the both the PS5 and PC. The most intriguing element, however, is the word Cross-Buy, highlighted in vibrant colors. Similar to Cross-Play, Cross-Buy enables players to own a game across multiple platforms with a single purchase. This concept isn’t entirely new for PlayStation; during the PS3 era, certain games were available for both the home console and the PS Vita handheld.
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This raises the question of whether Sony might be planning to introduce double-purchase bundles for the rumored PS6 handheld. However, it would be surprising if this device couldn’t already access titles purchased for the PS6, considering the precedent set by the PS5’s Remote Play feature. A far more exciting possibility would be if future PlayStation purchases included the corresponding PC version – a strategy Xbox has been adopting for some time. Supporters of this theory also speculate that Sony could be working on its own PC launcher.
It’s also possible that the term Cross-Buy simply refers to a new way of bundling games with both PS4 and PS5 versions. What the true meaning is, and whether leaker Amethxst has uncovered concrete information, remains unclear for now. However, a video and the use of Sony’s official font in the icons lend some credibility to the claims. On Reddit, PlayStation fans are optimistic, with one user stating, “If this is real, that’s a huge deal.”
Sources: Twitter / @yAmethxst, Reddit r/Gaming
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