PS5 replace provides a long-awaited PS4 function

A brand new replace to PlayStation 5 consoles has added an overdue function that was beforehand seen on PlayStation 4. Because the PS5 launched in late 2020, Sony has been slowly bettering the platform, particularly in the case of its person interface and the options that include it. And whereas there are nonetheless a lot of new additions to the PS5 that followers have been asking for, Sony has no less than now made its current-gen console extra much like its last-gen {hardware}.

As of as we speak, Sony has formally rolled out its “PlayStation Tournaments” function to PS5 consoles. Beforehand seen on PS4, PlayStation Tournaments are one thing Sony affords for particular video games on the platform. Primarily, tournaments enable gamers to compete for sure video games which might then result in actual prizes that may be received. Whereas the function in all probability will not be acquainted to many PlayStation followers, it is one thing Sony has continued to give attention to because it tries to advertise esports and aggressive gaming.

“Over the previous three months, we have been beta testing the following era of our aggressive console expertise: PlayStation Tournaments for PS5,” Sony’s Louis Figueroa defined in a brand new PlayStation Weblog put up. “The brand new expertise streamlines aggressive play with shorter match durations, seamless console registration, simply discoverable tournaments, an all-new person interface, real-time match updates and different enhancements that remove frequent limitations to aggressive on-line gaming.”

From December 1 by means of January 31, Sony will likely be internet hosting a “Win-A-Thon” on PS5 and PS4 consoles the place play can win prizes like “cash, PS5 consoles, and new DualSense Edge wi-fi controllers.” The Win-A-Thon is a rating the place you may enhance your personal rating by collaborating in tournaments provided on PlayStation platforms. For now, the three video games appropriate with PlayStation tournaments on PS5 embody NBA 2K23, FIFA 23and Responsible Gear – Try.

Are you excited to see the Tournaments function now out there on PS5? And is it one thing you may be trying to make use of extra sooner or later? Let me know within the feedback or hit me up on Twitter at @MooreMan12.