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PS6 and Project Helix battle for worst new-gen feature as Xbox and PlayStation outline horrific new ideas
GAMINGbible • • technology
Key Points:
- Microsoft has filed a patent for an ad-supported game rental system on Xbox, where games may pause to show ads in exchange for limited playtime credits ranging from 15 minutes to an hour.
- Sony's new patent proposes using PlayStation controllers as contactless payment devices, allowing users to verify purchases via their smartphones with apps like Apple Pay or Google Pay.
- Both patents have sparked concern among gamers, with Sony's move seen as reinforcing a shift away from physical game discs and Microsoft's idea clashing with player desires for game ownership.
- These patents do not guarantee implementation in upcoming consoles, and official details on the next PlayStation and Xbox models are not expected until closer to their rumored 2027-2028 release windows.
