Sony update to PS5 broke peripherals
Although the news stories don’t say of it was intentional, I’m pleased to hear today that a recent PlayStation update prevents peripherals such as Cronus from working. Other games have taken steps to...
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Microsoft and Sony needs to block TVs and gaming monitors with built-in AI cheats too.
PS5 requires all peripherals to have an authentication/security key. This was true at launch as it is today. This was effective at blocking Cronus initially.
Cronus eventually found a work around by cloning a security key from a legit controller and applying that cloned key to all of their devices.
The recent update essentially just banned that specific security key (and other known cloned keys).
At least that's what I gathered from reading through the drama on the Cronus sub-reddits. I suspect the story won't end here.
I'd like to see DICE/EA develop a software based detection method as well. I think Ubisoft rolled their software based solution 'mousetrap' a few months back. Hopefully that puts pressure on EA/DICE to follow.
