Update November 8, 2024: Closer inspection of Sony's patent application suggests that the rewind button's functionality may be limited to viewing recorded gameplay as opposed to actually going back ...

In a nutshell: A recent patent filing shows Sony is considering a dedicated "gameplay rewind" button for future PlayStation controllers. Several outlets are reporting that the button would work like a ...

Every tech company worth its salt is good at filing for patents and not doing anything with them, and Sony is no slouch in that regard. We’ve seen some wild patents from the PlayStation company in the ...

Sony is toying with the idea of adding a dedicated rewind button to PlayStation controllers in the future, if a patent filing is anything to go by. The application was submitted in early 2023, but was ...

An instant Ctrl-Z undo is a popular gag in science fiction, and it has some obvious benefits for gamers, with beloved titles like Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time and Braid built around the idea.

Sony made some honest to god advancements to the game controller when it released the PlayStation DualSense alongside the PS5, and now it’s apparently looking to add some more innovation with the ...

Sony seems to be experimenting with the idea of a PlayStation controller that has a dedicated "rewind" button, according to a recently-published patent. The patent, spotted by Tech4Gamers, is for ...

Sony's new patent hints at a rewind feature for PlayStation controllers, allowing players to bookmark and replay game sections. The patent proposes a unique "universal button" to open a menu for ...

Are you struggling in a game? This feature might help. There are never any shortages of rumors, speculation, and leaks in the video game industry. Patents are another good indicator of what could be ...