Sony continues to push forward in the PC market, with a new feature that allows players to link their Steam and PlayStation Network accounts together. Right now, there isn't much that you can get out of linking the two, beyond getting a few bonuses in the PC port of Spider-Man Remastered, which include a suit, the concussive blast power, and 2 skill points. PlayStation promises that there's more to come, with future unlocks in other PlayStation Studios PC ports.

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[Xerokard]

crossplay when?

 

[shaunj66]

I wonder if this means anything for PSVR2 PC compatibility at some point down the road? I don't expect it to be there at launch as they probably wouldn't want PCVR users eating into their launch inventory but maybe at a later date?

Also maybe we'll see HL Alyx on PS5?

 

[CrakrHakr666]

Can't wait when games will cost $80.

A hobby that costs nearly $100 for one game and online play isn't even free.

Only $100? Guess you never played Destiny. LOL

 

[tpax]

Crossbuy will never happen. Sony is one of the greediest scum-company to ever exist (along there with Nintendo and EA). They won't see a single dime from me. I'll only play their games if there's a free version available (IYKWIM).

 

[Marc_LFD]

Only $100? Guess you never played Destiny. LOL

I did look into it and I wanted to, but it required an online connection so it never happened.

 

[codezer0]

So Sony can ban you across two platforms simultaneously? No thanks

 

[HarveyHouston]

Ideally, there should be a way to cross-buy games on consoles and PC. For movies and TV, there's that DRM locker Movies Anywhere (and there was also UltraViolet - R.I.P.) which can be linked to purchases made on Google, Microsoft, DirecTV, VUDU, Apple, and various other media storefronts. Therefore, no matter what movies or TV shows you buy, they will appear on other services as well. I would assume this also includes media not available on every service, although I wouldn't take that as gospel truth.

Linking accounts together is fine, but IMHO it seems a little messy without some sort of central account linking hub. Also, I don't know if console exclusives would be featured on other consoles, i.e. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe on PlayStation 5. While that sounds awesome, it's highly unlikely; my assumption would be it would be reserved more for triple A third party publishers and indies that have the same games on multiple platforms - Ubisoft, Bethesda, Activision Blizzard, Cyan, Atooi, No More Robots, Image & Form... just to name a few I know of.

 

[Naster]

Why? It surely won’t unite a both libraries

 

[eriol33]

The PS5 scarcity has been a blessing in disguise. Now i don't care about PS5 anymore. The scalpers can have them

 

[Marc_LFD]

The PS5 scarcity has been a blessing in disguise. Now i don't care about PS5 anymore. The scalpers can have them

Indeed.

Sony making their games console exclusives for a year, and then on PC gives having a PS5 less of a reason.

Still, we'll probably not see the MotorStorm series or DriveClub on PC (legally) so gotta play the console version or emulator (if it's stable).

 

[Rahkeesh]

Sony did announce that live service titles are going to target PS5 and PC simultaneous launch. Those will likely support cross-progression and maybe even F2P so the cross-buy isn't an issue.

 

[DJPlace]

let me play my bought games from PSN to Steam. come on make it happen.

 

[Hayato213]

Sony security suck so probably not worth the hassle.

 

[Spider_Man]

Linking accounts so you don't have to re buy yours games and get cross platform?

 

[Jayro]

Only $100? Guess you never played Destiny. LOL

Brainflash... Destiny 1 and 2 are free to play.

 

[Robika]

I hope this means that you can get the opposite version for free. It would be so cool to get HZD or God Of War for free on PC if I owned it on a PlayStation console!

Yeah not really sure why steam would go for that crossbuy feature. Mainly since not all console gamers play on PC and viceversa, Crossbuy on Sony consoles was to motivate sales for the vita and ps4.

 

[CrakrHakr666]

Brainflash... Destiny 1 and 2 are free to play.

Destiny 2 is now. I have been playing both since launch. Also, after the content vault, Destiny 2 is quite anemic on content unless you buy the expansions.