What happened? Insider Gaming reports that it has learned the upcoming PS6 will feature a detachable disc drive when it launches.
This is important because: physical game sales have fallen so far behind digital, and newer versions of consoles are already starting to abandon physical media, so many wondered if next-gen consoles would support discs at all.
Why should I care? If you enjoy collecting games physically, that will still be possible on the PS6, but at a cost. Sony appears committed to offering players the option of going all-digital, sticking with physical media, or taking a hybrid approach.
OK, what’s next? Insider Gaming has a mixed track record for leaks; however, I am inclined to believe this report. That said, nothing is set in stone, and everything related to the PS6 should be taken with a grain of salt until Sony makes an official statement. If true, I do think PlayStation needs to do a lot to improve its digital stores to be more consumer-friendly before leaping all-in on digital-only consoles.
Google Play is borrowing one of the Nintendo Switch’s most useful little tricks. A new Sidekick tool called Playbacks captures a short clip after something interesting has already happened, sparing players from running a screen recorder throughout an entire game.
Playbacks is part of Google Play Store v53.8 and keeps saved clips on the phone. Google first announced it earlier this month, but the new Play Store update marks its arrival for players. Anyone who has watched a perfect win vanish because the record button came too late already understands the appeal.
Imagine tapping a Zelda icon on your iPhone and jumping straight into Hyrule. A new open-source project called nxnative makes that possible by repackaging Switch games you’ve bought into apps for iPhone, iPad, and Mac, with no emulator in the middle.
Why does this run so well on Apple devices?