Strange Sony idea or helpful partner?
You may play PS5 in the future, and the robot friends on the sofa will cheer you up. It sounds strange, but a new Sony patent shows the lonely time of your own robot partner. His support will open up new paths for many gamers.
In a patent, Sony suggests that your own little robot friend can help you play games on PS5. [Source: Sony / USPTO]
Sony has applied for several peculiar patents for PS5, but this new concept surpasses all previous patents. It does not show the specific functions of PS5 or other game functions, but shows your own little robot friends.
Sony filed a patent with the US Patent Office on April 16, 2020. This shows a robot about 60 cm tall sitting next to the player and watching them play. But the device should be able to do more.
PS5: The original pictures and concepts
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The PS5 concept shows a white and black design.
[Source: Concept Creator / LetsGoDigital]
Various emotions connected to the console and TV can be used to identify emotions during performance. Then, the robot should react to your emotions. This can provide you with the necessary motivation at key game moments.
PS5: The robot should support you when playing
Sony detailed in the patent why many players will benefit from the robot partner. When you are in a tight game, he will cheer for you; when you win, he will be happy for you.
And if you are frustrated with failure, you can be troubled with the robot partner. You know this sentence: the common pain is half the pain.
When playing a horror game like Resident Evil 3 with your friends, especially players who are afraid should also significantly reduce their fear. As described in the patent, with good persuasion, even frightening moments are no longer a problem for players who are particularly frightened. This support can open up a whole new genre for many players.
There is no exact understanding of your feelings and emotions in the concept document. However, you can imagine that the sensor records your facial expression or body temperature, sends a signal to the robot, and then the robot responds to this.
Sony patent shows PSVR function
Interestingly, PlayStation VR can also be seen in the patent. Therefore, it is even possible that the robot partner is already on your side on PS4. However, remember that according to Sony, PSVR should also be compatible with PS5. Therefore, you don't have to infer PS4 compatibility from now on.
In any case, there is no need to implement a patent for PS5. Maybe it also shows the plan that can only be realized on PS6. In the worst case, Sony only got a potential idea, and in the near future, the idea has no plan to implement. After all, Sony recently hinted at many patented PS5 features.
The sight of this little robot reminds us of Nintendo's NES playmate R.O.B .. The Japanese company is not afraid to break new ground in robot research.
PS5 may become scarce when released
If you can buy such robots from the PS5 release, then hopefully you will also get a suitable gaming machine. According to Sony, the PS5 will initially be sold in a limited edition and will be sold at a high price when released.
In order to get you a copy, we provide you with tips for pre-ordering PS5. It is said that the game runs as well on PS5 as it does on PC. The console will be very popular in this version.
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