Sony has announced more multimedia features for the PlayStation 5. So, if you want to replace your Chromecast or Amazon Fire TV with a stick console, you can wait for the top six important multimedia applications. Sony has also announced additional hardware for its powerful streaming player.

Have you already taken the money for Sony PlayStation 5 from the bank counter? Best, because in principle you can buy the console in a few weeks. In advance, Sony created a sensation with a detailed snippet and the introduction of the PS5 user interface. There is now Sony has revealed information about the multimedia capabilities of the console on its PlayStation blog. Prior to that, the Sony console with drive for UHD Blu-ray Discs was a fun addition to your home theater. Initially it will support six major streaming partners:

• Apple TV (including TV + and Apple TV channels)
• Disney +
• Netflix
• Spotify
• Twitch
• YouTube

Especially that The announcement that the PS5 is compatible with Apple TV + is alarming. After all, when a new streaming service was launched late last year, the owners of a PS4 had nothing left. In addition to big names like Disney + and Netflix, the service should support movies and series. If you miss the Amazon Prime video on the list, you can take a sigh of relief. Because Sony is announcing it Amazon’s advanced streaming service and other offers were later distributed Should be. It is unknown at this time what he will do after leaving the post.

The media remote control appears at the same time as the console

In the context of the multimedia announcement Sony has also introduced a new remote control. It is visually reminiscent of the PS5 controller and allows you to control the multimedia functions of the console even without dual senses. There are buttons for volume control, a digital control pad and direct buttons for Disney +. Remote Control Netflix, Spotify, YouTube. The simple remote control costs. 29.99 and should be available for sale when the PS5 launches in November.

It will also be exciting to see what streaming services are followed. In Germany in particular, providers such as the media libraries of Sky, Dawson or several television stations are part of a complete streaming player range. as well as It remains to be seen how high the power consumption of Sony’s new console will be in multimedia mode. Because as a streaming player, the PlayStation 4 was already a real powerhouse. However, the energy saving mode for Sony streaming and Blu-ray playback may have been improved.

That’s it : PlayStation Blog

Links marked with * are related links. With a purchase through this link, you will receive a sales commission as a site operator without paying more. So you can support all round PC.

Benjamin Good luck
Benjamin, who works as a freelance journalist, has been writing about cell phones, computers and the Internet since 2018. In addition, he tries to make more pillars in photography and as a writer of short stories.