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PS4 will not support CDs

As technology advances, the storage mediums of today die and new ones are born. The upcoming PlayStation 4 will cease support of a format that Sony's home consoles always have: compact discs.

cl19834105d ago

Would really suck if dvd's also get axed.

Razmossis4105d ago

I don't believe you, Kotaku

TheGamerDood4105d ago (Edited 4105d ago )

Who the hell still watches DVD or plays CD discs for that matter. Just transfer all your pirated material on to a fast little 8GB thumb-drive if you don't have one already. /problem

thorstein4105d ago

DVDs are supported, it is already confirmed. CDs..... meh. I don't really use my PS3 as a CD player now do I. And it would be much, much faster to just use the USB 3.0 to transfer the data/ music/ whatever.

SilentNegotiator4105d ago

This rumor is based off of a Tweet from a journalist.

Let's not get too hasty here.

gaffyh4105d ago

It supports DVD and the laser is the same so CDs will most likely be supported.

stu8884105d ago

It is stupid - completely.

I want to put my music on the PS4. All my favourite music is on CDs - Its a bit like games, I like to have a physical copy on my shelf.

I like to have custom soundtracks like on GT and FIFA so I will be disappointed.

Its supposed to be a multi media centre too?

Hope this is wrong

user39158004105d ago

Good job Sony great way to kill the CD, now do us a favor and kill blu ray, no wait dvd/s, no wait,,,

Everything has an end cds are like floppys this days, protable sticks are cheap with more storage.

Army_of_Darkness4105d ago (Edited 4105d ago )

As for me, I can't even remember the last time I inserted a CD into my PS3?! All I use now is a memory stick to transfer all my music and videos. Fast, simple and easy. Like seriously now, who doesn't do that?!

Omni-Tool4105d ago

From my understanding, CDs will be phased out of the market by 2015 anyways. That's right, no more Compact Disc to buy. Now that I think about it, I don't remember seeing a music cd section at wal-mart these last few months.

pixelsword4105d ago (Edited 4105d ago )

A CD is a compact disc, and a DVD is a Digital Video Disc; A Blu-Ray disc is technically both of those things depending on the data stored, for the ones who wish to sound innocuous of the meaning of the vernacular.

:)

P.S.

This might be a stupid article, since Sony now owns the BD market it would appear advantageous to only use BD, at the behest of previous PS owners; but if they do support older formats, will everyone here buy it and not complain if it makes the PS4 a higher price?

Panthers4105d ago

I would be upset about DVDs, but CDs? I dont know anyone that either uses CDs, or would use a Playstation as a CD player. If you have CDs, just put them all on your computer and transfer

BISHOP-BRASIL4105d ago

I have tons of CDs and I still enjoy getting my music in physical media, but quite frankly I never used one in PS3 (or even PC for the last 10 yers or so), only on my home theater and car (yes, my car audio have a USB port, but there's something about checking the case, choosing a disc and putting it on slot that never gets old) so I don't really care if PS4 supports CD, but I hope they are not being phased out.

The_Devil_Hunter4105d ago

So wait, PS4 wont support VHS or Audio Tapes?!!!! NOOO!!

RememberThe3574105d ago

Everybody scroll back up and read what gaffyh said.

If the PS4 plays DVD's it'll play CDs. DVD lasers refocus for CDs so that's why can be used with both formats.

If the PS4 doesn't use CDs, that means Sony is using the oldest and cheapest DVD lasers known. I don't think they even make those anymore.

Oner4105d ago

Sony makes money off CD sales be it via making them and/or by it's artist (and so on...) ~

THUS THE PS4 WILL SUPPORT CD'S

I can't see how this would be in ANY way, shape, or form a possibility for them to not include it.

BattleAxe4105d ago

Damn, I was pissed when I learned that the PS3 wasn't supporting VHS.

Psn8004105d ago

Who uses DVD and CD anymore ?

steve30x4105d ago

@ TheGamerDood : I watch DVD's all the time.

gedapeleda4105d ago (Edited 4105d ago )

I know ps3 won't read vinyls

shadow27974105d ago

When was the last time a game was stored on a VHS? Exactly. The entire PS1 library is burned on CDs. In fact, there are a number of PS2 games on CDs. The rest are on DVD. Old technology or not (despite CD audio quality being much better than digital), it's still a commonly used media on a Playstation.

The PS4 will support CDs. Now stop giving Kotaku the attention it craves.

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Kanzes4105d ago

Who need CD if you got BD and USB

Conzul4105d ago

Yeah but if BD supports CDs then I don't understand why BDXL is so different that it can't handle them.

Don't make fun of CD use. CDs have been around so long that many have had time to build vast libraries of their favorite content. Sure, they need to join us eventually, but I don't get why the tech is being dropped.

Blank4105d ago

Options are always welcome and just because you find them useless dont mean other all the people in this world do too im personally not bothered or even believe this

3GenGames4105d ago

Why the hell burn a $4 disc when you can burn a $0.50 disc? Especially 10 at a time!

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ThatXboxGuy4105d ago (Edited 4105d ago )

This really should be a rumor until confirmed.
This is all being based on a "tweet" that "Sony" told some Japanese guy.

greenpowerz4105d ago

Doesn't stop you guys from spreading crap about specs and banning used games etc etc LMAO.

ThatXboxGuy4105d ago

A random tweet vs Developer insight
Why are you always so shameful POG? lol

Count4105d ago

I'm sorry? A random tweet that 'SONY' posted doesn't sound like just a ''random tweet'' to me.

Stop spinning it.

This actually seems more credible than a rumor from some eidos guy. I mean, who's eidos anyway?

moegooner884105d ago (Edited 4105d ago )

@Count, Eidos is the publisher behind the Tomb Raider series, Deus Ex series, Batman Arkham Asylum and many others :
http://en.m.wikipedia.org/w...
Also, it wasn't some guy, it was the president, who stated such matter in an interview, how exactly is this not credible.

kenshiro1004105d ago

Count: If you don't know who Eidos is, you might as well quit gaming.

Green: Always the sharp one aren't you? /s

Count4105d ago

I know who eidos is. You're missing the point. The point was Sony is a more credible source than eidos is.

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I_LOVE_MYSELF4105d ago

I don't use my PS3 for playing CD's, but it would suck if the PS4 lacked the feature. I think CD's still play a part in creating the ultimate multi media gaming console.

T24105d ago

Sorry but I laughed at ur comment " I dont use it but it would really suck if they dont have it " ... Really would it suck?

I_LOVE_MYSELF4105d ago

Just because I won't use the feature doesn't mean there are not other people out there who would benifit from it. So yes, it would suck.

MetalProxy4105d ago

I was pissed when my wiiu wouldnt recognize my cds but thats ok..right? Stores have less and less CDs to buy I have noticed. Seams like they want music to mostly digital now days.

WitWolfy4105d ago

Just jailbreak the thing! I bet it will play CDs then :P

nukeitall4105d ago

Bummer....

I don't get why they would axe support for it though?

I still have a large collection of music CDs.

Ceasing support for Super Audio CD is kind of surprising too, considering it is a pretty recent format.

OpenGL4105d ago

Sony removed SACD support on the PS3 with one of the hardware revisions. If I'm not mistaken only the launch PS3s supported it.

Still kind of weird that CDs won't be supported considering the PS4 should play Blu-rays and literally every Blu-ray player in existence plays CDs and DVDs.

MikeMyers4105d ago

CD's use a red laser while bluray of course uses blue. This is probably another cost saving measure if true.

wishingW3L4105d ago

@MikeMyers it still has DVD and they both use the same laser.

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MikeMyers4105d ago

I know earlier models of the PS3 had a dual lens so perhaps I was mistaken about needing 2 lenses to play DVD and Bluray. Not sure why they wouldn't support CD then. Maybe they feel its no longer needed?

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Studio-YaMi4105d ago

Maybe get with the program and "evolve" a little Jamal,you know .. future and stuff ? :D

Fil1014105d ago

I Spose it would be a small loss but I'm buying my PS4 to play games.

SugarSoSweet4105d ago

agreed I have music CD's from the 90's I play currently on my PS3. If the PS3 can play CD'S why can't the PS4? a supposed superior piece of technology

N0S3LFESTEEM4105d ago

Guess you'll have to put that CD in your DVD player... or your BD player... or your computer... or your stereo system... or your car.

MRMagoo1234105d ago

or put it onto a usb stick and play it on the ps4 when it comes out

Root4105d ago

Not really

I mean who really buys CDs today....come on we all download online unless it's a CD by our favourite and I mean favourite artist/band. I think I have one CD and thats Tenacious D's Pick of Destiny Collectors Edition

Hicken4105d ago

Just bought one yesterday. I LIKE CDs. I like having physical EVERYTHING. If I could have a physical copy of every piece of digital whatever I have, I'd have a closet full of porn pictures and DVDs. But I prefer that to having my hard drive crash and losing it all(hard to back up a TB of porn, you know?).

Love that the one CD you can recall is the Pick of Destiny soundtrack(I do a killer Master Exploder), but I have to disagree in general.

That said, I doubt there's any truth to this. It doesn't make any sense from a technological standpoint.

joab7774105d ago

Oh nooooooooooo! I wont be able to play my scratched up version of Ten by Pearl Jam any longer...at least on that machine. This means i may have to transfer my digital library to the ps4.

joeorc4105d ago (Edited 4105d ago )

" That's stupid. "

yup:

Just like Nintendo's optical drives do not support READING Dvd MOVIE playback?

can people just wait to see if its going to be that way before jumping the gun, God!!! LMAO

Imalwaysright4105d ago

And WTF does Nintendo have to do with this?

Anon19744105d ago

I was originally a bit disappointed by this as I no longer own a CD player and I still have a tonne of CD's I'm too lazy to convert - but upon reflection I think I've put a CD into my PS3 maybe once in the past 6 or 7 years. Meh...

N0S3LFESTEEM4105d ago

No more lion king soundtrack while looking at the earth...

FACTUAL evidence4105d ago

This is kind of a tragedy to me....What some fail to realize is, I, and a lot of people still play our disc based owned PSone classics that will never make it to the ps store, example being legend of legaia....I hope this isn't true.

morkendo234105d ago (Edited 4105d ago )

am i the only one not impress with ps4 yet??

no backward compatibility ps1,ps2,ps3.. cd's now

nothing so far impress me enough to want one.

MRMagoo1234105d ago

you are def the only one.

camel_toad4105d ago (Edited 4105d ago )

That doesn't rule out cassette tape support though! MC Hammer ftw.

rainslacker4105d ago

Seems really odd since Sony has a pretty big music division, and they still sell quite a lot of physical CD's.

If true I guess it also rules out physical PS1 and some PS2 BC through emulation.:(

Mounce4105d ago

I totally love putting my old Michael Jackson CD's into my PS3 instead of playing Games.

Because PS3 is a music box of Compact Discs made in the 70-80's and 90's.

DVD BC? Obviously will stay since it's one of the other primary formats in the current generation of media among Blu-ray itself.

Bowzabub4105d ago

Why? When it will be a media streaming monster. Sony said the system will be interconnected with multiple devices. Problem solved. Next!

zeal0us4105d ago

CD is a format that is slowly dying thx to digital distribution.

I rarely see people even walk around with cd players anymore. Beside there are multiple ways to get music on your console without the need of a cd.

GribbleGrunger4105d ago (Edited 4105d ago )

I've got to say this is a little disappointing. It's nothing that would stop a single person from buying a PS4 but it's still a pity that they removed it.

And as wishingW3L has pointed out below, it also confirms no PS1 compatibility through a disc ...

Tyre4105d ago

This is complete BS cause then you will not be able to play PS1 games and that's a given in all playstations.

FamilyGuy4105d ago

It's not only stupid, it's impossible. There's no way it's gonna ignore cd support, sony SELLS CDs. Any device that supports dvds also supports cds, this is and idiotic article.

I expect to hear confirmation of this being bs from sony official within 24 hours.

The PS4 wilm be a media hub with 7.1 Stereo surround sound, ignoring the crystal clear, lossless audio on CDs would be idiotic.

LOL, kotaku get worse every day -_-

Obamanationn4105d ago (Edited 4105d ago )

no point of buying music from Sony music recording artist since i can't run them in my Sony entertainment console ...

Donnieboi4105d ago

No it's noy stupid. It keeps costs down. Welcome to the age of mp3's

Kaneda4105d ago (Edited 4105d ago )

I used itunes for music/movies. I used Medialink (nullriver) stream content from my laptop to my PS3. I can play most of my movies and music (Not from App Store)... haven't use CD in years...

Kaneda4105d ago (Edited 4105d ago )

Oops double post

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Veneno4105d ago

I still buy C.D.s. The sound quality is much better than crappy mp3.

FlameBaitGod4105d ago

This guys r so stupid :/, they just have 2 look at ps4 specs to know it supports it. I mean wth ?, are they only recruiting people who talk out of their asses only ?

gamernova4105d ago

This is not so bad. I mean who the hell uses cds anyway? Just flash drive that stuff haha

subtenko4105d ago

If this is true, which most likely its not.. then just rip your cd music to a usb...

unicron74105d ago

How many people today use CD's versus MP3's they download or have burned onto their computers in the first place?? The omission will not be a big deal. Now, bring on the games.

Sheikh Yerbouti4105d ago

Stupid because it ain't going to happen. As long as there is a disc reading laser CDs will be supported. The medium is too cheap and unobstrusive to not include when BluRay and DVD are. Portable CDs are nearly 2 decades old.

CryofSilence4105d ago

Yeah... It's a multimedia machine. Wouldn't make any sense.

ATi_Elite4105d ago (Edited 4105d ago )

Blah ha ha hha ha ha

PS4:

No backwards compatibility
No Cd player

what's next no DVD player!

But hey it's Sony so it must be GOOD right!

SOny is gonna make it so u gotta pay to do everything with the PS4.

Cloud Music storage Fee or some deal with iTunes seems like the reason for this move

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DAS6924105d ago

Yep just did a translation on the text.

ソニー・コンピュータ・エンターテンイメントのアンドリュー・ ハウス氏、インタビュー終わり。まずプレイステーション4ではSA CD、CDはサポートしません。

Google Translation:

Andrew House of Sony Computer Enterprises Department transition, end interview. SACD, CD is not supported in the first PlayStation 4.

Don't know what it means by "first" PS4... I'm guessing that's a dumbed down version?

NonApplicable4105d ago

Kinda ridiculous it won't support CDs, but in the end it really doesn't matter. Who is playing CDs on their PS3 now anyways?

meetajhu4105d ago

It's a obsolete tech and call that move stupid? Even adding DVD is BS in digital revolution. Blu ray is acceptable for its high capacity yet it has very slow transfer speeds even at 8x

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wishingW3L4105d ago (Edited 4105d ago )

goodbye PS1 BC. ;(

Seriously, I can't believe the PS4 will not even support PS1! So they are gonna force us to keep buying classics digitally and it will not even have BC with the content you have bought off the PSN on PS3. Wow, and to think that the Vita can do it....

cl19834105d ago

The only bc will be by streaming digital copies.

Jobesy4105d ago

I love when people say, "they will force us" lol. Do you know the definition of force? Nobody is forcing you to sell your PS1, PS2, PS3. Nobody is forcing you to buy anything. Nobody is forcing you to play games.

You want unlimited bc, build a pc.

SugarSoSweet4105d ago

I did fuck the PS4 if it can't play physical PS1 games

meatnormous4105d ago

My 64 bit widows will not install games from 1999 because they have an old installer. I really want Dune 2000 on my pc again and I can't figure out how to get it to work.

Studio-YaMi4105d ago

You do know a PC with a PSone emulator can play PSone games .. heck even PS2 games can be played decently with a good rig.

And NO ONE is forcing you !

meatnormous4105d ago

PCs can emulate the ps1. So if the PS4 is using the same architecture as pcs, why can't they emulate it as well?Pay the guys that made the emulators and give them a dev kit. I bet they can get emulators working for the ps1 and ps2.

Studio-YaMi4105d ago

@meatnormous

That's actually a pretty GOOD point !
don't know why I never thought of that before...

That's kinda stupid on Sonys part or maybe they see it in another way ?

maniacmayhem4105d ago

I think it's pretty obvious why, Sony wants to offer all of their back catalog games for sale through their cloud service.

Why add pre-installed emulators when you can have people pay for their cloud service and re-purchase or purchase back catalogs of games.

meatnormous4105d ago

I really don't understand why no backwards compatibility with ps1 or ps2 games for the ps4. I can undertsand why there will be no B/C for the ps3 games becuase it uses the cell. But, there really is no excuse for them not to have ps1 or ps2 b/c. I want all my final fantasy games on one console (besides the mess of 13).

meatnormous4105d ago

I completly agree maniacmayhem. The mighty dollar is the boss of everyone. I have hardly bought any ps1 or ps2 classics off the store, I still own all my games from those generations. I do still have my ps1 and ps2 as well, but I have been spoiled by wireless controllers.

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joab7774105d ago

He didnt nix emulation software, just said they would hav to see. BC isnt viable financially...it just isnt. Thet have done their homework. Only a certain percentage even use it. And it would raise the price of the ps4, so just keep ur ps3 for a little while. They have already said that it wont cost $700, more like $400-500. While i agree that it would be nice to have online content, i have to agree that for a company that isnt doing great and embarking on a new console, it is smart. They want ppl to keep the ps3. Then they price drop it and this holliday, they know that ps3 sales may help while they are trying to sell a new console. Ill be honest, i dont know how much i will play it once the ps4 launches, but it wont be for shortage of software. There are sooooooo many damn games i just cant seem to find time to play. I figure that if launch isnt as wealthy in software as they claim, i will go back and play all the games i havnt finiahed...or use it as a streaming device in my bedroom.

imt5584105d ago

Well, if you buy a premium membership for PSN on PS4, you will have unlimited access to PS1/PS2/PS3 games.:)

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Lucreto4105d ago

Since I rip CD's from my PC and transfer via USB stick. This doesn't bother me.

JD_Shadow4104d ago

But it might bother me.

I have a LOT of music that I can transfer, as well as a LOT of CDs. Now, if I really had the patience, I could take the CD, put it onto my hard drive on my computer, hook up the PS4 to my Wi-Fi or wired connection, find where the thing is on the network, then transfer and hope my connection doesn't fuck up, or that I can do a ton of moving my USB drive back and forth, deleting songs I had put on my PS4 before getting the next batch I want.

OR, I could just pop the CD I want to rip onto the PS4 INTO the PS4, click a button, and have it do what it does.

Which of the two sounds easier to you? Because I would like the ease of knowing that the CD in the PS4 would be more reliable than moving back and forth all damn day or hoping that nothing goes wrong with my network or internet.

Basically put, things like this bother me. This "let them eat cake" mentality is bothersome enough, but the "we'll take that cake without question" response is even more troublesome. This is just a rumor, yes, but if true, this would be devastating not just because of Sony being more draconian by the second on this sort of thing, but we, as Sony fans, would have a chance to say "no, that's not okay" and decided to instead bend over and take it like bitches because we were all being yes men.

I'm hoping, praying to GOD that this is a false rumor. We all deserved to be fucked over if it is true and we just say "oh well".

Klonopin4105d ago

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Sony CEO says although AI "has been used for creation," it's "not a substitute for human creativity"

"AI is not a substitute for human creativity. We position it as a technology that supports creativity. Creativity resides in people. We will continue to contribute to people's creativity through technology," the CEO said.

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1nsomniac2d ago (Edited 2d ago )

...not yet but 100% within the next 10 years!

..Then Sony will use it like the drop of a hat. They're no different to the others.

isarai2d ago (Edited 2d ago )

They used to be 😞 sure it was always a business, and money's always the priority, but they used to have a very strong stance on supporting artists and creativity. "Dont f#@k with the artist" was a phrase they touted a few times back in the ps1-ps3 era, a philosophy carried over from their music branch PlayStation was created from. It's not COMPLETELY gone, but it's barely there compared to what it was back then, i just want them to return to that.

Eonjay1d 17h ago (Edited 1d 17h ago )

I am highly encouraged by their statement about human creativity. "Dont f#@k with the artist" is exactly what they are saying. But at the same time, I don't think people understand that Sony is a corporation. If they don't realize growth, they don't get to exist. When you say 'Sony', you are talking about a bunch of investors. To speak about them any other way is a illogical and incorrect. They haven't changed. They have been a group of investors since they became a public business.

isarai2d ago

Ugh, i really wish people would stop gambling people's livelihoods by turning a project/game into their political soapbox. Im all for statements and having your own opinion, but there's more people working on this than just druckman, ham fisting your political beliefs onto just seems inconsiderate for everyone elses job security when it can result in a failure due to people avoiding it for that reason.

I play games for escape, im so tired of nearly every AAA game blatantly dragging real world issues to shove in my face when I'm trying to take a break from it all. They don't even bother to be subtle about it, quite the opposite, it's blasted and force fed to you and it's just getting exhausting

Einhander19721d 20h ago

People are taking a whole interview and cutting it down to clips that make him look bad and take what he actually was saying out of context. For example he also said things like this AI has "ethical issues we need to address"

-Foxtrot1d 19h ago

@Einhander

Why defend him at this point?

It’s not taking things out of context, he said what he said.

Old ND would never talk about soulless AI taking over so many creative things they are well known for. The whole “ethical issues” is just a good PR spin people who push this crap fall back on to make their statements not seem as bad. So many AI lovers do this.

AI has no place is so many creative based things.

Einhander19721d 20h ago

Well yeah, because everyone else is using it so they need to stay competitive. It's the same as paid online, they didn't want to go that route but their competition was making so much money they needed to add paid online just to keep up.

RaiderNation1d 17h ago (Edited 1d 17h ago )

AI will never replace humans in game development in terms of conceptualizing new games. Humans still need to come up with the ideas and what they want to implement. However much of the day to day menial coding could be AI driven to reduce production time and team size. I could also see AI being used for bug testing/optimization that could lead to better quality games at launch. I'm actually very optimistic about how AI can positively impact game development.

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XiNatsuDragnel2d ago

Good statement but hopefully this holds up

NotoriousWhiz1d 18h ago

People that aren't software developers just don't understand the benefits of AI. People who's only exposure to A.I is the Terminator movie and other related sci fi films won't understand the benefits it provides.

It's not about replacing human labor. It's about making human labor easier.

Many years ago, I had laser eye surgery done. It was performed by a robot. The doctor took my measurements and calibrated the machine to make sure it would do what needed be done. And then the robot corrected my vision in 10 seconds.

15 years later and I still have 20/20 vision.

Eonjay1d 18h ago

AI in and of itself is not a 'bad'. Money is bad. Money is evil, and corporations will do whatever they can to get more of it. They will find ways to implement AI to replace as may jobs as possible. This isn't even up for debate. It is the charge of the corporation to maximize returns for the investors. They have no choice. I'm a developer and I know that my job will absolutely be replaced. Therefore, I have decided to become an AI dev. AI has a lot of potential to help us solve problem on a scale most can't even imagine. The issue, as ever is that our monetary system only ever allows us to focus on greed and fiscal growth.

But I am a pragmatist. Perhaps an AI model can be built to help protect us from our most dangerous instincts and habits. And perhaps Congress can pass laws to protect us from people who would use AI to manipulate and control us (spoiler: they wont).

RaiderNation1d 4h ago (Edited 1d 4h ago )

Progress is inevitable. Nobody driving cars today is complaining that the horse and buggy is no longer around. Yes, some jobs will be lost but guess what? With innovation comes new job opportunities. It's how the cycle of the job market works.

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Sony Patents To Prevent You From In-Game Harassment By Reading Your Emotions

A new patent recently published by Sony wants to gather biometric data of gamers to track whether one is being harassed using AI tools.

Profchaos31d ago (Edited 31d ago )

I hope this is one of those patents that never comes to fruition.

I already dislike the fact you can pay a significant amount for a online service buy associated games and content on said service and get banned from that service over potentially a misunderstanding the bans are already handed out for flimsy reasons

I'd rather see money invested in a ban that simply removes the offensive players ability to communicate with unknown players allow them to continue party chats with friends but not with Joe blow on cod.

exputers30d ago

Agreed. Blizzard recently banned a college Overwatch 2 player who's dependent for saying "shit." Pretty harsh.

Profchaos30d ago (Edited 30d ago )

How rediculas really. You can't say a word that's allowed in most PG films and prime time TV but the game is based around killing the enemy team using guns, explosives etc.

It's just backwards.

just_looken30d ago

What your talking about is called block list

In 2006 a spaceship dropped of the playstation 3/xbox 360 i say that that generation was the last great gen with game functions/tech that has yet to comeback

Anyhow the playstation 3 if you block listed a id they could not talk to you in chatroom with either text or voice. But that was pre mind fucked 2018 when people were more human than sheep.

But hey gta 6 is coming out billion dollar budget without a single player custom character creator and without singeplayer coop off/online something saints row 1-3 had on the xbox 360.

z2g30d ago

Take my social security and bank account numbers too! Here’s a picture of my wife and our address.

phoenixwing30d ago

Cmon where's the pictures of your children. Don't hold out on them.

H930d ago

At this rate I feel Sony will eventually sell a room to play games in it where they can monitor your every breath

jambola30d ago

I genuinely get a bit worried sometimes when a friend says something that could be offensive In a party
Because I have no trouble believing some bans would happen when in a private party for saying something wrong

SegaSaturn66930d ago

I want them to censor erotic content by measuring my groin temperature so i dont get too distracted while playing black ops 2.

Popsicle30d ago

Terrible idea. Not only do I not consent to providing my biometric data, the potential for mishandling biometric data is almost a certainty. Positive stress and negative stress can produce similar changes in biometrics. Interpreting the precise emotion a person is feeling is not only invasive but could be easily misconstrued. I hope this never comes to fruition.

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Sony Could Increase Your Game's Difficulty If It Sees You Complain About It

Sony has recently published a new patent that wants to dynamically handle the games' difficulty and gameplay based on the player's emotions.

jznrpg31d ago

This is something I might use. Sometimes I play some good games but they don’t have difficulty option and are a little too easy.

Profchaos31d ago

Souls games will be like that players struggling make it harder

PassNextquestion31d ago (Edited 31d ago )

I think if used correctly it could work well

jambola31d ago

cool idea
cool idea for horror games especially
the way it's explained here sounds like it could never be forced hopefully, so that's ok with me

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