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Sony Patents Possible PS5 Backward Compatibility Method Invented by Mark Cerny

The house of PlayStation, Sony Interactive Entertainment, registered a patent with the Japan Patent Office which seems to have "PS5" written all over it.

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WANNAGETHIGH2286d ago

We really need BC, I mean how can PS2 support it but his big brothers dose not? Crazy ain’t it. You will think with tech cheaper to make now than it was 20 years ago that BC will be the norm for both Sony and Microsoft.

Zeref2286d ago

It already is the norm for Microsoft.

Every Xbox console has had Backwards compatibility.

IRetrouk2286d ago (Edited 2286d ago )

Limited emulation, not bc, I can't play any of my pgrs, full bc was on ps2 and the more expensive 60g ps3, both 360 and the one use emulation, its not the same thing, each game has to be reworked before working.

Teflon022286d ago

Zeref
Thought Zeref was smarter than that. *FAIRY TAIL EP 290 SPOILER*
Then again you ruined Mavis' life and then ended it so I don't have kind words for you

Foreal though, PS2 didn't use emulation. PSOne didn't require anything special to run on PS2. But SOny used the Emotion Engine for PS2. It's not the typical setup meaning for a game to run on hardware that doesn't have the Emotion built in. It required the game being emulated while being modified by the emulation process to run properly. The exact same case for the PS3 where they used the Cell. Maybe wondering why they did. They both proved to have hidden potential that pushed past what a similar setup could do otherwise but required more work to get going. It's why some PS2 and PS3 games don't run as good as the X360, NGC and XBox. They weren't simple port jobs. It's also why PS3 games that weren't made on PS3 and ported out to other consoles were usually a pretty decent downgrade but when you did them on PS3 first they were usually above standard. PS5 will lively Run PS3 titles like PS4 runs PS2 and so on. Next gen everything should overall run on one console. But even PC can't run every old PC game without modifications and tweaks as somethings were made to specifically take advantage of just the exact hardware of the time of creation etc

Obscure_Observer2286d ago (Edited 2286d ago )

@IRetrouk

"Limited emulation, not bc"

Well, hopefully Sony will achieve native BC. Otherwise, is gonna be very funny to see you people referring to PS5´s BC as "Limited Emulation". ;)

TKCMuzzer2286d ago

Er, because the PS2 had the hardware to run PS1 games as did the PS3 60GB. They have to use emulation these days to keep the costs down and that alone brings its own technical issues.

remixx1162286d ago

@obscure

Why is it funny to you? Why the winky face? Are you that much of a fanboy that it makes you feel good? He was just pointing out a flaw in Zerefs statement.

You people are weird and get pleasure from the oddest shit.

Zenbaby3692286d ago

@Teflon02 Correct me if I'm wrong, but because ps3 was with the cell processors, the idea of BC on ps5 is a fairy tale right? It would literally HAVE to be emulation unless they decided to go back to the cell processors for ps5 "which they won't obviously". They just simply don't work the same right?

WelkinCole2286d ago

For PS3 it had at the start but it was too expensive for games that they didn't care.

For PS4 the PS3 architecture also means that they would have to baiscally do another mini PS3 inside the PS4

PS5 though I am pretty sure they will go software instead of hardware which would be significantly cheaper to have PS4 BC. I am sure it will have PS4 BC in there

XiNatsuDragnel2286d ago

Nii san @Spoiler you're not alone I'm worried about you as family.

Forreal though dude chill on the Ps hate train

IRetrouk2286d ago

Obscure, if that's what it is when it comes out that's what I will call it..... Don't really see the point you are trying to make to be honest, what I said is true.

Bronxs152286d ago

wow what biased goggles some ppl have. saying ps2/3 back compat was better than xbox one's because xbox one uses emulation. do you all realize that the emulation improves the game? put a ps2 game in a ps3 it plays the same as it did on ps2. put some xbox 360 games like orange box or red dead redemption in xbox one and they play in 4k! not to mention faster loading, better frames etc...you can keep your ps2 hardware emulation!

IRetrouk2285d ago

Nobody said one way was better than the other, just that the xbox does not offer full bc, but limited emulation, which is what it is, the ps2 and original 60g ps3 were full bc machines, there is a difference, I just pointed it out.

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IMissJimRyan2286d ago

The concept of BC is obsolete. Every major game company works now with the idea of platform like Android and iOS have stabilished. I thought PlayStation 4 Pro and Xbox One X had make it clear.

Sony won't show PS5 as a BC console, but as a newer hardware for PlayStation owners. It'll have software that PS4 ans PS4 Pro can't handle, of course, but forget the idea of BC.

Eonjay2286d ago

How many hints can they give? It will be BC.

IMissJimRyan2286d ago

People think I'm saying PS5 won't be compatible with PS4 games. It will. But the idea is different from BC from PS1 to PS2.

The compatibility will be similar to Android devices or Windows where you have an ecosystem. Newer hardware will support legacy software by default and not by BC. They want you to carry your PSN account over, and keep buying old games.

Abriael2286d ago (Edited 2286d ago )

Actually Locomorales is likely right. If PS5 and PS4 have exactly the same architecture, just with different power, and honestly, why wouldn't they? It's the simplest and most basic you can get.

In that case, you don't NEED backward compatibility. You can simply run PS4 games natively like you can easily run most windows 7 games on windows 10. The only issue would be tricking the game's security system to believe that it's being run by a PS4, otherwise it won't run.

And this is exactly what this patent addresses.

The PS4 is basically a PC. The PS5 is basically going to be a more powerful PC. What "compatibility" do you need besides telling the game "hey, don't worry, I'm a PS4, I can run you"?

Compatibility is nice, but the ability to run the games natively makes it obsolete.

Eonjay2286d ago

I see what you are saying but I encourage you to actually read the patent and description of the process being patented. It suggests that even though the newer hardware is capable of running legacy software, it is sometime more appropriate to have a method for customizing the process of the CPU so that you can avoid timing issues. It sounds like hardware level emulation of a legacy CPU.

Abriael2286d ago (Edited 2286d ago )

@Eonjay: I have, but that sounds more like an issue solver comparable to compatibility mode in windows, and not a standard procedure. You use it only when you need it, not all the time.

My prediction is that games will run natively most of the time, without need of any help besides tricking them into believing they're running on PS4, with some compatibility workarounds in case of specific issues.

notachance2286d ago

I've said this time and time again and I'm gonna repeat it: in the future console games will have minimum and recommended requirement instead of completely separated by generation, eg. minimum PS4Pro & XB1X, recommended PS5 & XB2

like how software in PC and smartphone is right now.

Markusb332286d ago

That makes no sense or logic at all.
The idea of cross platform games is very pro consumer and a way to shift ps4 users to ps5. Taking your library physical or digital is a big bonus on any platform

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Obscure_Observer2286d ago

Let´s see if they can achieve NATIVE backwards compatibility for all games!

Eonjay2286d ago

It seems to be where they are going. Obviously this point to hardware level support.

Razzer2286d ago

lol....why wouldn't it be native? It is still AMD architecture. For all games or for all PS4 games? Because "native' BC isn't possible for all PlayStation games without embedding the actual hardware. You do realize that Xbox One does not have "native" BC....right?

Silly gameAr2286d ago

Like they did for PS2 and PS3?

rainslacker2286d ago

I like how yesterday you were using the question of bc to say why Sony is behind, and is the one that needs to catch up, and today, you're questioning if it will be native bc. Is that going to be the new thing for you to bring Sony down.

Just curious, because it gets hard to keep up with what matters to you, so I like to stay ahead of the game.

UltraNova2286d ago

Rain,

He's just salty that Sony just keeps ticking boxes...

Obscure_Observer2283d ago

@rainslacker

"I like how yesterday you were using the question of bc to say why Sony is behind, and is the one that needs to catch up, and today, you're questioning if it will be native bc. Is that going to be the new thing for you to bring Sony down."

To me, BC is a GREAT selling point. To you, (and some of your peers) it´s just a "nice feature to have". So, since you already said that you don´t care about BC, i´m gonna answer to your question out of respect, because i you clearly failed to notice the sarcasm on my statement. I was just making fun out of fanboys whose used to brag about Sony´s native BC on a few PS3 consoles while referring to Xbox One´s BC as "Limited emulation, not bc". READ my original post.

That said, i´m completely aware that it´s IMPOSSIBLE to make PS5 consoles that features native backwards compatibility with all of the Playstation family consoles, without a massive impact on the console´s final price. Price, was one of the reasons that made Sony drop BC support on PS3.

You see, nobody wants to bring Sony down because BC or the lack of it. That´s your obssesion and paranoia about everyone who´s make any criticism regarding Sony taking the best of you. I want Playstation to be better. If they will follow/copy Microsoft or Nintendo on whatever they´re doing, it´s fine by me. More the merrier. They already allowed downloadable PS4 games following Game Pass. I think they will make new Playstation games avaliable on PS Now, soon. And i know that you gonna be pissed the momment people start to thank Phil Spencer for making PS Now better. Because that´s part of your childsh/ungrateful nature.

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Fil1012286d ago

I might be wrong but as soon as they announced that ps+ online storage was being bumped up to a whopping 100 G. The first thing I thought was that ps5 has to be backwards compatible it makes a lot of sense and I’ll bet a lot of people have already come to this conclusion.

UnholyLight2286d ago

I sure hope so this would be so awesome!

Bronxs152286d ago

if this happens backward compatibility will now become the best thing since slice bread for all ps fanboys. despite them all downplaying back compat on xbox one now lol

mkis0072285d ago

For the start of a new generation it is ideal. 3 years in is kinda too late to really mean the same thing.

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DaGR8JIBRALTAR2286d ago

It has to have this feature..please Sony don't be stupid.

WANNAGETHIGH2286d ago

I don’t know why people are disagreeing with you. I can’t count the amount of time I booted on my og ps3 just so I could play Kz2. Would be much nicer if I could just insert the CD in my PS4.

dumahim2286d ago (Edited 2286d ago )

Because it doesn't need the feature. There's a lot of people who don't care about BC.

edit: As evidence, look how well PS4 did without BC.

ABizzel12286d ago

@dumahim

That's because neither console had BC at launch. It's not a huge feature / benefit 3+ years into a consoles lifecycle, since only a select few games from last-gen are likely to be played by gamers, but it is a VERY strong selling point, and a way to ease gamers into upgrading to the successor of the console they already have if their current game library can be played on the new console.

It allows gamers to sell their current console to help ease the cost of the new +$400 machine, and allows them to have games to play during the inevitable Year 1 drought.

So it's important to an extent, and it's important for simply having a complete library of games, it's just not a huge benefit 3 years down the road.

WelkinCole2286d ago

Yeah its more of a convenience thing than a must have.

But PS5 games and price is top priority.

If Sony manages to do a software BC that would not increase the price much then that would be ok as well

dumahim2286d ago

@ABizzel1

It's important for people who care about BC, but it seems a lot of people seem to keep ignoring that there's a lot of people who don't care. It wasn't a "needed" feature then, it isn't a "needed" feature the next time around either.

ABizzel12285d ago

@dumahim

It's just a matter of catering to the largest possible group to maximize sales. There people who don't care simply won't use it, but not having it prevents the people who do care from bringing their library over and run the risk of losing that market at launch or worse to the competitor.

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OffRoadKing2286d ago

It doesn't have to. The majority of Playstation gamers buy new hardware to play new games. Couldn't care less rather it has it or not, the only upside will be that hopefully it will finally shut people up.

starchild2286d ago

Well, at least you're being consistent. Can't say the same for most of these hypocrites.

But I strongly disagree with you. I care a lot about backwards compatibility. It's one of the things that draws me to the PC and makes it my main gaming platform. If the PS5 does offer backwards compatibility it will be one large step towards making me interested in using it for more than just the occasional exclusive.

I'm glad Sony doesn't listen to the extremists trying to downplay backwards compatibility. They know that people like that are a tiny fraction of the PS4 userbase and don't represent normal gamers that buy their platforms.

BizarroUltraman2286d ago

That could be said for all gamers. The buy the new stuffand Xbox has always had a good attachment rate.

You douches say you don't like yet go on forums and you're begging for it. Lol...

OffRoadKing2285d ago

@starchild

You're right Sony doesn't listen to the extremists that's why they dont do BC. People trying to play it up are a tiny fraction of the user base and dont represent normal gamers that want new gaming experiences. The other larger portion of those playing it up are xbot fanboys using it as an excuse to troll and attack Sony.

sampsonon2286d ago

if i have a choice between them using their resources on BC or brand new AAA games, ditch the BC please. it's not that important.

Mr_Writer852286d ago

What? Why can't they do both? The people behind the hardware and the OS side of things are not the ones making games.

What a silly thing to say.

kayoss2286d ago

@Mr_Writer
You cant do both if the PS4 and Xbox One didnt come with BC capability out of the gate. Microsoft decided to add BC capability to the xbox one after the release of the console. This take resources and development time. This is why people are bashing Microsoft. They put so much resources on BC for the xbox one and neglected AAA exclusive games. They deserves all the ridicule for not prioritizing whats more important to fans.

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sampsonon2286d ago

@Mr_Writer85: ask MS why. it all costs money, and they have a budget. you can't be that naive?

sampsonon2286d ago

@shaggy2303: "You think it's one or the other? You think the team that works on BC also develops games?"
it's about resources. companies set a budget and then decide where the money will be used.
so making a game BC costs money, cheaper than making a new IP, so that costs cuts into the overall budget for the division.

i thought people understood the basics.

starchild2286d ago (Edited 2286d ago )

No, kayoss, that's dumb. Microsoft should be criticised for slacking on exclusives, but they should be praised for backwards compatibility. They have plenty of money to do both. It was simply poor business decisions they made.

That doesn't mean you turn around and start downplaying backwards compatibility itself.

Mr_Writer852285d ago

@kayoss

You literally just posted drivel.

MS adding BC to the X1 has nothing to do with 1st party studios making games, the fact that MS are adding more games to X1 and buying new studios to make more exclusives proves this.

The developers behind the Xbox features are separate from the developers of games.

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porkChop2286d ago

So the CPU would essentially receive a call/order and then emulate a specified older CPU to provide BC. That likely wouldn't be necessary for PS4 games as it would be the same architecture. This could be used to emulate the Cell though, providing PS3 BC. Now that would be great to see.

IRetrouk2286d ago

Has to be ps3, all rumors point to Sony sticking with amd, which obvs makes sense, so like you say, the cpu won't be all that diff, hopefully that means the ps2s emotion engine can be done too, getting ahead of myself though, I would be happy with ps4 bc, anything else will be a bonus.

Dark_Knightmare22286d ago (Edited 2286d ago )

Yeah as long as I can carry my PS4 collection over I’ll be one happy camper

MajorLazer2286d ago

PS3 emulation would be heaven

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Saigon2286d ago

@L7CHAPEL

Based on the description applied in this article and what @porkChop stated, it looks like they may have solved the PS3 issue. There are a lot of rumors on the net that state the new PS5 chip-set is powerful enough to emulate the the PS3 but this article looks like Sony is taking it a step further.

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Razzer2286d ago

I don't know. It is talking about one CPU "impersonating" another. That sounds like PS5 to PS4 BC more than anything else. There is no way to "impersonate" the Cell processor. You've got to emulate it in software.

rainslacker2286d ago

Emulators just translate code, but more so, handle the output and input from the software. This patent doesn't seem to translate in the same way. Plus, it seems more versatile from a support perspective.

Mr_Writer852286d ago

IF the PS5 has PS1-4 BC then that's a huge win for Sony.

I for one would smack down even £600 for it.

Zeref2286d ago

Xbox does this already at no extra cost.

The Wood2286d ago (Edited 2286d ago )

Yes zeref it did do it eventually and what does 'no extra cost' mean? Are Sony in the habit of fleecing their customers or something?

If they implement this correctly the next console will fly off the shelves quicker than they did this gen which would be a kick in the teeth for the next box if they launch around the same time again. Just look at the back catalogue ps guys have to choose from compared to the Xbox one. Hopefully enhanced too so where MS done well with bc Sony smashed em to bits with current games which makes their bc more of a pull because of quality available

mkis0072286d ago

Zeref stop stretching the truth. The games are reworked to be compatible with xbox1 they do not offer full bc. can't pop in all my games they aren't all compatible.

There has not been a full bc console since the OG ps3 which could play ps1-ps3 100% no updates required.

Mr_Writer852286d ago

@zeref

When did Xbox start having PS1-4 games?

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Mr_Writer852286d ago (Edited 2286d ago )

@shaggy

I think he means with more than 1 gen.

The PS3 was the only console that could play any game released on any home console PlayStation.

The WiiU for example couldn't play physical NES or Snes games for example.

Melankolis2286d ago

@Zeref
True. I appreciate Xbox to have done BC. Be it a main feature (because of lacks of exclusive games) or a complementary for XBO i still appreciate it.

But i think Mr_Writer originally meant is that the games library PS1 to PS4 are soooo huge. Not only huge, but also high quality. That he would even better pay £600 than getting Xbox BC for free!.

So comparing Playstation BC with Xbox BC, the real question might be "how much will we get"? rather than "how much it cost?"

Teflon022286d ago

I swear if they brought out a Ultimate version of the PS5 with the Emotion and Cell built in at a premium and it uses the extra power to upgrade the games to 4K. I would easily pay a serious premium for it. I know it probably wouldn't be the popular version of the console. But I think the hardcore would buy it out crazy fast. PS4 running on PS5 will be as simple as me starting a PS3 gen game on steam with my GTX 1080 and running at 4K lol.
Wishful thinking but it would be awesome.

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Mr_Writer852286d ago (Edited 2286d ago )

@shaggy

I know you're being sarcastic with the wisdom comment, but it helped cut the cost of the console, which meant they could cut the price and helped them to cut a huge chunk out of the 360s market share.

I don't need to find one as I do have one, but £90 isn't that bad.

https://uk.webuy.com/produc...

rainslacker2286d ago

I would love it if they do that, as if like to retire my ps3. Only real concern I have though is they may opt to.not support cd media again, which cuts out physical ps1 games, and some ps2 games. But if they include that, which seems reasonable since UHD lasers do support cd format without any added cost, or at least not much, then, yeah, it would probably be hard to resist for anyone who has older games, or an extensive back catalog. If one has had ps+ and added all those ps1 games, then they'd have hundreds of games out of the box.

Plus, it would shut some people up that need to have a way to make something look bad.

Cherry on the top would be if it has a good way to upgrade those games while playing with no extra work from the dev....may be coupled with added trophy support, which would likely cost money.

ludicrous2286d ago (Edited 2286d ago )

@writer

So I'm wondering if ms made Xbox able to play all window games (new and old), as well as all Xbox games? It is not so hard to see that Xbox are transitioning toward more like a unified window platform. Which would have more games content if that happen?

Though maybe not all pc games, cause last time i tried to play old pc games like quest for glory, the game ran too fast and i can't play it (where as I used to have to lower graphic setting to have decent frame rate lol), time passes by so quickly.

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elazz2286d ago

You don't need Mark Cerny for any other emulation besides PS3 to be honest. Ps2 and ps1 is fairly simple on x86 hardware and the ps5 is very similar architecture. Only ps3 would be a challenge for him to take on.

rainslacker2286d ago

This technique would work for any emulation, although I agree it's probably aimed more at ps3 emulation.

rainslacker2286d ago

The patent actually seems more relevant to non-x86 processors, because there is no reason for this on an x86 processor as they use the same function calls. X86 is always built from the prior versions,all the way back to the first 8086. Only things that get emulated are 8, 16, or 32 but code on processors with higher but ratings.

If I'm reading the patent right, this is a different kind of emulation, which instead of having specific functions to emulate process calls built into the use program, it runs the software as normal, and the code is changed before sending it to the processor, and then instead of interpreting the results for the program, it changes then back to the expected result for the program. I know it sounds like the same thing, but it's functionally different.

It means that emulation is more fluid, and individual programs will work almost without fail, instead of maintaining a database of special processes that may have been implemented, but aren't handled by the system. It also means the emulation program can be a single program, instead of different emulators.

But, with the recent rumors of the ps5 clock speed for the processor, it means ps3 emulation could be a lot easier to enable. Ps1/2 should also work on this principal, and of course Sony could opt to extend its trophy additions to those games, which some publishers may like. That May be wishful thinking, but I think there are pubs out there who wouldn't mind making money off a trophy patch for older games.

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Soap_Z2286d ago

Cannot wait to play Demon's Souls on PS5

So many PS3 games deserves more love

xX-oldboy-Xx2286d ago

I'm hoping they close the PS5 reveal with a Demons Souls 2 announcement, a stretch I know. But one can dream.

Father__Merrin2286d ago

Demon souls 2 as a launch game.....

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MajorLazer2286d ago

If they announced Demon's Souls 2, I would probably keel over and die due to sheer joy and elation. My absolute favourite game of last gen, BB my favourite of this gen. Currently playing, and utterly loving Dark Souls 3. Sekiro not too far away and that I can tell is going to be another masterpiece.

sinspirit2286d ago

That would be fantastic. I'm sure we'll have Demons Souls 2 eventually. I have been hoping for a Demons Souls 1 remaster/remake with extra content(the broken stone in the Nexus could be fixed and be a new area for instance).

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TheGamez1002286d ago (Edited 2286d ago )

MAG....man I loved that game. Also want to finish ni no kuni and white knight chronicles 2. I just cant go back to 720p gaming....

sinspirit2286d ago

MAG was very underrated. Very accurate weapon fire unlike many shooters at the time(and even now) that have peer to peer host advantage. Also gave a lot of freedom of how to approach your goal and the skill tree was really nice to have and gave a nice sense of progression rather than simply unlocking weapons as you go like everything else. I'm surprised these shooters with RPG elements these days don't have a skill tree like this.

jznrpg2286d ago

I’m in I still have my copy

mt2286d ago

please be true for both Disc and downloaded games..

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JackBNimble2286d ago

Of course it would be true for both disc and digital, why wouldn't it be?

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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33: How the 'Game of the Year' was made

The makers of a video game that even impressed the French president tell the unusual tale of its development.

The_Hooligan12h ago

If the year ended today then yes it would be my personal GOTY. Absolutely!

In my opinion some of these games might be part of the GOTY nominees.

Blue Prince
Doom- dark ages
ER- Nightreign
Midnight Walk
MK World
MGS Snake eater
Ghost of Yotei
HK- Silksong
Hades 2

I am sure there are others that might surprise us down the road but these are the ones I can think of from top of my head that could challenge Clair Obscur- E33 for GOTY.

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Ex-Far Cry lead says ‘lame’ Nintendo Switch 2 Game-Key Cards lose what makes gaming ‘special’

Former Assassin's Creed and Far Cry lead Alex Hutchinson explains that Nintendo will get away with their awful Game Key Cards.

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jznrpg1d 11h ago

F their no game keycards

darthv721d 11h ago

...still better than a one time use code in a box.

Neonridr1d 10h ago

people here forget that Sony sells Collector's Editions of games (God of War, Horizon, etc) that give you a steelbook with no disc. Just a code on a piece of paper. But because some 3rd party devs are choosing this route it's all Nintendo's fault.

Si-Fly1d 9h ago

If the option was a physical cartridge or a game key card then that would be the best possible situation. However it’s looking increasingly like game key cards will totally phase out physical media and that is really disappointing. I have a huge physical Switch libary and was looking forward to doing the same for the Switch 2.

staticall1d 8h ago

@Neonridr
But it was Nintendo, who introduced this game key thingy. So it's 100% their fault.

Neonridr14h ago

@staticall - they gave devs the option I guess, yes. But I haven't seen a single first party Nintendo game opt for this route.

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CrimsonWing691d 10h ago

Ironic coming from an ex-Ubisoft lead dev.

SPEAKxTHExTRUTH1d 10h ago

How so? Do you think devs have any say on how a game is distributed?

Neonridr1d 10h ago

yes.. they could pay full price to put their games on a cartridge, or pay less and provide a digital code and save money.

Which do you think devs would opt for?

CrimsonWing691d 10h ago

It wasn’t about distribution… 🤦‍♂️

The irony being him criticizing what creates of the loss of making gaming feel “special.” You know, annual releases with a paint-by-number blue print, monetization, and in general just Ubisoft practices for the last decade.

Sorry that one went over your head.

SPEAKxTHExTRUTH1d 8h ago

Then maybe you should do a better job of making your point instead of readers assuming what you’re trying to say.

Muigi1d 10h ago

Yet most games these days on Blu-ray's don’t even contain the full game or the game at all. But he wasn’t complaining when he was at Ubisoft tho.

Christopher1d 10h ago

Kind of normal to not want to get fired for public complaints about your company, though.

Duke191d 10h ago

Buying a physical box, just to open it for a glorified QR code is a shitty practice but I can absolutely see it becoming the norm sadly.

The enjoyment of owning something physically is going away, now its just a paid trial of services you never really "own".

Neonridr1d 10h ago

except this is still a physical cartridge that you have to put in your console. You just have to download the entire game. But instead of it just being a code in a box (which is a one time use), you could still sell this or lend it to your friend.

It's not great no, but it's nothing like what we had with some Switch games.

Duke191d 10h ago

Fair, its better than a one time use code but it I agree with the point in the article. It still takes away from the overall experience (especially from a nostalgia perspective).

Neonridr1d 7h ago

@Duke19 - I mean we have digital edition only consoles now from MS and Sony. That's ok?

Seems like this is just a physical vs digital conversation, you can't exactly single out Nintendo here as everyone seems to be doing it.

gold_drake1d 9h ago

thisnis definitely gonna bite nintendo in the arse in some way.

kids mostly use the consoles and not all parents know what to do with it.

also, what if u dont or cant use wifi ? lol

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Nintendo Sues Accessory Maker for Switch 2 Leak

Nintendo is suing Genki, a Japanese accessory maker, for showing a replica of the Nintendo Switch 2 before its official announcement.

MDTunkown2d ago

Won’t be surprised that they will blame Genki for missing the target sales. After all it’s Genki that decided to price the console and games

Christopher2d ago

Aren't they already sold out on preorders in most places?

MDTunkown2d ago

It’s still not hard to find them here in Europe. Amazon fr even until this weekend sold them for 20 euro cheaper than market price.

Profchaos2d ago

US and Japan are sold out Australia is in stock and UK has limited stock in some retailers left

Agent752d ago

The money that Nintendo lost on Wii U, they made up for on Switch, but still, the loss is still there. All guns blazing with Switch 2 pricing, suing Genki is a 'we need to make money' exercise. Goes without saying that Switch 2 will sell out at launch, but once it settles down, the masses won't pay it.

Profchaos1d 13h ago

Actually the 3DS kept Nintendo afloat during the Wii U era it was a huge hit with a healthy profit margin

Profchaos2d ago

Genki abused its position as a partner to drum up hype for their business so they deserve the lawsuit however it's not going to be blamed for missing any targets

Dhika2d ago

They should be renamed to "Suetendo" haha

xHeavYx2d ago

Please don't laugh at the end of your own jokes

Yui_Suzumiya2d ago

I was once addicted to soap but now I'm clean, haha

jznrpg2d ago

It’s almost identical to the first Switch. No surprise.

Profchaos2d ago

Pretty clear cut here they were under a partnership agreement here they violated that

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