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Next-Gen PlayStation VR Patent Hints at PS VR2 for PlayStation 5 Rumors
Last week we caught wind of potential PS5 AI Voice Assistance functionality after a Sony patent for PlayStation Assistant was spotted, and recently another patent (sony-ps5-vr-headset.pdf followed by sony-playstation-vr-system.pdf for a Telepresence System) surfaced via LetsGoDigital.org hinting at rumors of a Next-Gen PlayStation VR (PS VR2) for PlayStation 5. 
A related patent can be found on the USPTO site, and below is a summary of the patent from Eurogamer.net to quote: "Images show plans for a PSVR headset which includes two front and one rear cameras. A further camera is included on a PlayStation Move-style controller.
These headset cameras are in addition to the LEDs installed around the current unit. A microphone will again be included. There's also the option for a further, separate camera to track the user's movements - like the PlayStation Camera or Kinect.
Most excitingly, perhaps, is the mention the headset could be operated wirelessly, with data sent and received by Bluetooth. This would mean the unit also includes its own power supply.
One final point is the ability for the headset to show a 'transparent' view - made possible by those front-facing cameras - so you could see your surroundings through the screen.
Images from both of these cameras can be displayed at the same time, one per eye, producing a stereoscopic 3D effect. Alternatively, they could be used to overlay AR effects on your real-world surroundings."...
A related patent can be found on the USPTO site, and below is a summary of the patent from Eurogamer.net to quote: "Images show plans for a PSVR headset which includes two front and one rear cameras. A further camera is included on a PlayStation Move-style controller.
These headset cameras are in addition to the LEDs installed around the current unit. A microphone will again be included. There's also the option for a further, separate camera to track the user's movements - like the PlayStation Camera or Kinect.
Most excitingly, perhaps, is the mention the headset could be operated wirelessly, with data sent and received by Bluetooth. This would mean the unit also includes its own power supply.
One final point is the ability for the headset to show a 'transparent' view - made possible by those front-facing cameras - so you could see your surroundings through the screen.
Images from both of these cameras can be displayed at the same time, one per eye, producing a stereoscopic 3D effect. Alternatively, they could be used to overlay AR effects on your real-world surroundings."...
PS5 Price Predictions: How Much Will PlayStation 5 Cost? Get Saving!
Earlier this week Sony officially announced their next-generation console the PlayStation 5 is a thing, and is slated to arrive commencing PS5 scene hacking, exploiting and jailbreaking collaboration during the holiday 2020 season... but how much will the PS5 cost? 
While Sony hasn't confirmed a set price point on the PlayStation 5 yet, based on the reported features and specs and new haptic feedback PS5 controller with adaptive triggers included how much would you be willing to pay for a launch day console likely on PS5 v1.00 Firmware?
Let us know in this week's PS5 site Poll and the comments below!
While Sony hasn't confirmed a set price point on the PlayStation 5 yet, based on the reported features and specs and new haptic feedback PS5 controller with adaptive triggers included how much would you be willing to pay for a launch day console likely on PS5 v1.00 Firmware?
Let us know in this week's PS5 site Poll and the comments below!
PlayStation Scene Devs on Future PS4 Jailbreak Exploits and Homebrew
During Sony's PlayStation 5 news announcement of a PS5 launch in Q4 2020 yesterday a few PlayStation scene devs shared feedback on future PS4 jailbreak exploits and homebrew with the release of the PlayStation 4 v7.00 Firmware Update leaving many curious since the exploit chain limitations and lack of interest by PS4 scene developers previously noted. 
Below are some related Tweets from @Abkarino of Team Rebug via Twitter and diwidog (aka kiwidog or kiwidoggie) on Twitter who recently hinted at some qwertyoruiopz-level (PS4 5.50 WebKit / Userland Exploit Rewrite, PS4 4.55 BPF Race Condition Kernel Exploit Writeup, PS4 GTA V Mods Demo, Hacking the PS4: From Zero to Ring Zero in Two Easy Steps PDF) memes coming soon!
According to the Tweets, a new public PS4 kernel exploit or SAMU public hack alongside a full open source toolchain and finished Mira and mm (not multiMAN) may not surface until the PS5's release late next year or...
Below are some related Tweets from @Abkarino of Team Rebug via Twitter and diwidog (aka kiwidog or kiwidoggie) on Twitter who recently hinted at some qwertyoruiopz-level (PS4 5.50 WebKit / Userland Exploit Rewrite, PS4 4.55 BPF Race Condition Kernel Exploit Writeup, PS4 GTA V Mods Demo, Hacking the PS4: From Zero to Ring Zero in Two Easy Steps PDF) memes coming soon!
According to the Tweets, a new public PS4 kernel exploit or SAMU public hack alongside a full open source toolchain and finished Mira and mm (not multiMAN) may not surface until the PS5's release late next year or...
PlayStation VR Third Anniversary and PS VR Anniversary PSN Sale
Last month Sony unveiled the future of PlayStation VR Games in their PS VR Demo during the State of Play conference, and today Isabelle Tomatis of PSVR Peripherals Marketing and Licensing announced that on October 13th PlayStation VR is celebrating its third anniversary with a new PSN sale on select titles! 
This news comes following Sony's 7.00 PS4 Firmware Update and official PlayStation 5 Launch details earlier today... Here's what she had to say, to quote:
First, we are pleased to be working with a number of games studios to bring you some exciting details for a few of our upcoming PS VR titles. These include:
This news comes following Sony's 7.00 PS4 Firmware Update and official PlayStation 5 Launch details earlier today... Here's what she had to say, to quote:
First, we are pleased to be working with a number of games studios to bring you some exciting details for a few of our upcoming PS VR titles. These include:
- Bonfire - Launching October 22, 2019 with an Exclusive Launch Week Discount
- Audica - Launching November 5, 2019
- Paper Beast - Launching early 2020, with an Exclusive New Creature Reveal
- Pixel Ripped 1995 -...
Sony Confirms PlayStation 5 Next-Gen Console, PS5 Holiday 2020 Launch!
We've seen lots of PS5 rumors, and today Sony officially confirmed both the PlayStation 5 name for their next-generation console and launch date of Holiday 2020 as expected! 
Here's the latest PS5 news, to quote from Sony President & CEO Jim Ryan on the official announcement via PlayStation Blog:
Since we originally unveiled our next-generation console in April, we know that there’s been a lot of excitement and interest in hearing more about what the future of games will bring. Today I’m proud to share that our next-generation console will be called PlayStation 5, and we’ll be launching in time for Holiday 2020.
These updates may not be a huge surprise, but we wanted to confirm them for our PlayStation fans, as we start to reveal additional details about our vision for the next generation. WIRED magazine covered these updates and more in a story that posted this morning.
The “more” refers to something I’m quite excited about – a preview of the new controller that will ship with PlayStation 5. One of our goals with the next generation is to deepen the feeling of immersion when you play games, and we had the opportunity with our new controller to reimagine how the sense of touch can add to that immersion.
To that end, there are two key innovations with the PlayStation 5’s new controller. First, we’re adopting haptic feedback to replace the “rumble” technology found in controllers since the 5th generation of consoles. With haptics, you truly feel a broader range of feedback, so crashing into a wall in a race car feels much different than making a tackle on the football field. You can even get a sense for a variety of textures when running through fields of grass or plodding through mud.
The second innovation is something we call adaptive triggers, which have been incorporated into the trigger buttons (L2/R2). Developers can program the resistance of the triggers so that you feel the tactile sensation of drawing a bow and arrow or accelerating an off-road vehicle...
Here's the latest PS5 news, to quote from Sony President & CEO Jim Ryan on the official announcement via PlayStation Blog:
Since we originally unveiled our next-generation console in April, we know that there’s been a lot of excitement and interest in hearing more about what the future of games will bring. Today I’m proud to share that our next-generation console will be called PlayStation 5, and we’ll be launching in time for Holiday 2020.
These updates may not be a huge surprise, but we wanted to confirm them for our PlayStation fans, as we start to reveal additional details about our vision for the next generation. WIRED magazine covered these updates and more in a story that posted this morning.
The “more” refers to something I’m quite excited about – a preview of the new controller that will ship with PlayStation 5. One of our goals with the next generation is to deepen the feeling of immersion when you play games, and we had the opportunity with our new controller to reimagine how the sense of touch can add to that immersion.
To that end, there are two key innovations with the PlayStation 5’s new controller. First, we’re adopting haptic feedback to replace the “rumble” technology found in controllers since the 5th generation of consoles. With haptics, you truly feel a broader range of feedback, so crashing into a wall in a race car feels much different than making a tackle on the football field. You can even get a sense for a variety of textures when running through fields of grass or plodding through mud.
The second innovation is something we call adaptive triggers, which have been incorporated into the trigger buttons (L2/R2). Developers can program the resistance of the triggers so that you feel the tactile sensation of drawing a bow and arrow or accelerating an off-road vehicle...