Sony Interactive Entertainment recently unveiled a patent regarding the creation of a possible system that would allow a gamer to play cloud games remotely using only a controller and a projector. This is just one among the many recent patents filed by Sony regarding technologies that may give it an edge against its competitors, and it seems to mark the company’s growing interest in the cloud gaming market.
Despite the overwhelming commercial success of the PS5, Sony is still focused on creating new technologies to remain at the top of the industry, especially in the fields where it’s not doing so well. Examples could include cloud gaming, for instance, as the company still does not have such extensive offerings as the ones in Microsoft’s Game Pass, which offers many of its Day One games available for cloud streaming. Other examples could include VR gaming, too, as the PS VR2 is not selling so well, as it had a very rough launch in terms of sales when compared to its predecessor.
Now, a new patent filed by Sony showcases what could be a system for remote play using a local projector. This new technology would allow a gamer to use a special controller to stream games from the cloud directly into a projector, without needing a console or a screen. According to the document, the controller would have a motion sensor, work in a fully wireless way, and be fully integrated with the projector.
The new patent shows that Sony is increasingly interested in cloud streaming, which may not surprise people following the technology giant’s most recent announcements. Last week, the company revealed that PS Plus Premium subscribers will be able to access cloud streaming for PS5 games soon. At the moment, only games from previous platforms, such as the PS3 or the PS4, can be streamed via the cloud on Sony’s console, and only in some countries, but tests are currently being made to upgrade this functionality.
This is not the only patent that Sony has recently filed, though. A few days ago, the console manufacturer also revealed a new technology that could be used as the backbone for an Apple Vision Pro competitor made by Sony. This new product would be focused on Augmented Reality (AR) technology, covering a different niche from the PS VR2. However, the project still seems very early in development, so it’s hard to say if it will be released any time soon.
