Sony patents magnetic controller buttons you can swap without tools
A new patent application from Sony Interactive Entertainment details a controller button system that replaces mechanical springs with magnetic attraction.
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A new Sony patent uses your actual body movements to build characters
Sony Interactive Entertainment just published a patent for generating custom in-game characters based on real-world body movements and player input.
PlayStation might start remixing your custom music to fit the game
Sony has patented an AI system that analyzes your personal music playlists and dynamically adjusts them to match the mood of in-game activities.
Bandai is building a Gashapon machine that connects to your phone
A newly published patent reveals plans for a smart capsule toy dispenser that manages inventory and links directly to digital terminals.
Sony's new controller patent replaces buttons with a touchscreen
Sony Interactive Entertainment filed a patent for a controller that swaps physical face buttons for a customizable touchscreen. It looks very familiar.