PS5 secret weapon against Xbox Series X just revealed

PS5 underground weapon against Xbox Serial 10 only revealed

(Image credit: Sony)

The upcoming Sony PS5 could have free instant game demos for every available title, thanks to the panel'southward ability to quickly load and stream content.

The source is Twitter business relationship PS5 Only (@ConsoleTime), which made the claim in the post below. The account doesn't cite any source though, only tagging the post equally a rumor (via TechRadar). So take such information with a pinch of salt.

PS5: Release date, cost, specs, games and more
PS4 Pro review
Just in: Xbox Series Ten May vii upshot: How to watch alive

If the claim is true, so this would be a fantastic feature for Sony'south next-generation panel. When users can't make up their minds most ownership a game, being able to instantly attempt information technology out via streaming will hopefully help many PlayStation fans find the right games for them.

PS5's New PS Store User Interface Allows You to Browse & Try Every Game Instantly, Playable Inside Seconds, With No Traditional Downloading Required, No Waiting, Before Y'all Decide to Buy the Full Game & Download Information technology as Normal. #Rumour #PS5 #PSStore #PSN $SNE pic.twitter.com/V04o2b9cdVApril 30, 2020

See more than

The PS4 already offers PS Now, which allows the streaming of former and new games for a subscription fee. This isn't upward to par with Microsoft'south Xbox Game Pass yet, then Sony really needs to build out the features to persuade more Xbox users to switch fidelity, or only to get more money out of its existing fans.

The PS5 has already been confirmed to be capable of downloading specific parts of a game (single thespian, multiplayer etc.) without needing to download everything else. Therefore it'south not impossible to imagine developers making another section for the free demo that could then be hands accessed through the relevant department on the PlayStation Store.

While this instant demos claim may just be speculation, in that location are some things definitely confirmed nearly the new console generation. The PS5 and the Xbox Series X are expected to launch around November fourth dimension, despite troubles caused by coronavirus lockdowns.

Both consoles are also expected to have major announcements happen during May and June, which will hopefully include the reveal of the PS5 console itself, which has until now been kept nether wraps by Sony. Nosotros've seen the Xbox Serial Ten and PlayStation DualSense controller already though, and have learnt some central features for both consoles such as SSD storage and ray-tracing capabilities for meliorate graphics.

Richard is a Tom's Guide staff author based in London, covering news, reviews and how-tos for phones, gaming, audio and whatever else people need advice on. Following on from his MA in Mag Journalism at the Academy of Sheffield, he'due south also written for WIRED U.G., The Register and Creative Bloq. When not at work, he's likely thinking about how to mash the perfect cup of specialty coffee.