A recent patent filed by Sony suggests the company may be looking at implementing a picture-in-picture mode for the PS5 to show videos alongside gameplay. Throughout the lifespan of the console, Sony has consistently looked for ways to improve the user experience for the newest PlayStation hardware. Patents have suggested the developer is working on a wide array of improvements with everything ranging from sign language menu navigation to in-game music recommendations reportedly in the works. Now, a new patent could be a major boon to players needing help in their games.
The idea of giving players on-console options to access game tutorials is not a new one for the PS5. A previous patent from Sony suggests a similar idea has been in development for the hardware with players able to access in-game help through gameplay footage. While the developer has not made any official announcements about PiP integration, Sony already features a system with players able to get help with certain games. Now, Sony is looking to make those videos available in the heat of the action.
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A patent filed by Sony for «Relevancy-Based Video Help in a Video Game» suggests the developer is working on a picture-in-picture system for game tutorials. The proposed system would see players able to overlay a video on top of their gameplay, allowing them to quickly access tutorial videos while still playing a game. The patent suggests that the console would be recording video of a player's game session, allowing the system to suggest a video based on the specific section of the game. No official announcement has been made by Sony about any picture-in-picture implementation
While game tutorials would be the
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