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Those responsible at Sony have patented a new technology with which household items can be transformed into a PlayStation controller. A camera is required for the transformation, which scans the corresponding objects in order to be able to use them for special functions in a game. The background to the idea is that peripheral devices are too complicated or too expensive for certain users.For this reason, it is worthwhile for the Sony team to offer a method by which simple and non-electrical things are considered Input device can be used for video games. The patent shows, among other things, a banana or two oranges as a PlayStation controller. With the help of the technology, an AR image of the object is to be created, which then reacts to hand movements by the camera. There is also talk of a finger sensor, with which certain areas of the object can be assigned to a button. An example of this can be seen in the picture below.
PlayStation: New patent turns a banana into a controller (2) Source: Sony / US Patent & Trademark Office You can find more technical details about the patent in the entry on the website of the US Patent & Trademark Office. Please keep in mind that such patents are not indicative of Sony's upcoming plans. It is currently considered unlikely that this technology will be used. Most recently, a new patent from publisher Electronic Arts came to light. This means that players can start playing immediately after purchasing a title. During the download, the required files are simply transmitted via streaming.
via GamesIndustry.biz
Best cheap PlayStation deals for March 2021
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CloseThe PlayStation 5 has arrived, and Sony’s next-generation console is meeting its high expectations with lightning-fast load speeds, innovative changes to the DualShock controller, and amazing games that are optimized for the new platform. However, that doesn’t mean that the PlayStation 4 is fading away any time soon, as PlayStation deals will focus on the console, as well as games and accessories for the seven-year-old system.
Gamers who are sticking with the PlayStation 4 should take advantage of the cheap PlayStation deals that retailers will roll out for the console’s games, including exclusives like The Last of Us Part II and Final Fantasy VII Remake, and accessories, including DualShock 4 controllers and gaming headsets. The PlayStation 4 has a massive library of games, so if you’re thinking about playing as many of them as possible, you should invest in the console to make sure that you have enough gear to last a few years.
While the PlayStation 5 is relatively new, there are already some PS5 deals out there, if you know where to look. Buying a next-generation console isn’t cheap, but you can still save a few dollars here and there if you remain on the lookout for discounts from different retailers. You should also consider subscribing to a PlayStation Plus membership through PS Plus deals to maximize the platform, whether you’re on the PlayStation 4 or PlayStation 5.
Elena Uve/ShutterstockMost of the cheap PlayStation deals that are available will focus on the PlayStation 4, its games, and its accessories, as retailers look to unload their stocks as the industry shifts to the PlayStation 5. While there will be fewer PS5 deals overall, owners of the new console should still be able to enjoy some discounts, particularly on games that come with a free next-generation upgrade.
Browsing through the numerous online retailers may be overwhelming as there’s just no end to listings related to the PlayStation. Fortunately, we’re here to help. Here are some of the best PlayStation deals for expanding your PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 systems and gaming libraries, though you’d have to hurry to avail yourself of them as it’s unclear how long they’ll last.
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