Media: Sony patent will allow accessories from old PlayStations to work on new consoles
Every few years, game companies announce new consoles. But with the transition to modern hardware, gamers were left with many accessories from the previous generation that were incompatible with the new one. If you believe the latest patent Sony, owners PlayStation soon you won't have to worry about it.
Company published document as early as June 30, but most of the publications paid attention to it only now. The patent, titled "Systems and Methods for Converting Obsolete Software Code and Updates," describes a process for emulating software that is required to operate obsolete peripherals PlayStation.
The document contains a lot of technical jargon, which makes it difficult for those who do not understand the topic to understand the principle of the idea. But the scheme with the image of old accessories for PlayStation, including EyeToy, PS Mouse, PS1 controller (still without analog sticks) and the mysterious Legacy card reader. It is likely that the emulation will reach a level that will allow the use of hardware on newer PlayStations. For example, the previously mentioned card reader will be able to read saves from the original PS1 and PS2 memory cards.
Do not forget that patents often remain only on paper. However, movements Sony in the field of preserving gaming heritage should please fans of retrogaming. It is possible that sooner or later it will be possible to achieve compatibility of PS3 projects with newer consoles not through cloud services.
