Sony has announced its decision to terminate the integration of its gaming consoles with Twitter X, effective November 13, 2023. This move means that players will no longer have access to the social media platform via the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4. Additionally, the ability to share content, including screenshots, videos, and trophy information from the PlayStation consoles to Twitter, will cease to exist.
The sudden announcement has taken many users by surprise, as the connectivity with Twitter has been a highly utilized feature and a significant reason for the existence of the “Share” button on both systems’ controllers. The ease of capturing and sharing gaming moments with friends on the social network was a common feature, but it will no longer be functional starting next week.
Sony has clarified that as of November 13, the communication between PS4 and PS5 with Twitter X will cease to exist, and account integration will no longer be possible. However, this does not mean that sharing captures on social media is impossible; it will just become slightly less convenient.
For PlayStation 5 users, one option is to utilize the PlayStation App. Since the images and videos captured on the console are stored in the cloud, users can download this content to their mobile devices and then share it on Twitter. While not the most convenient solution, it remains a viable alternative.
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Elon Musk to Blame
If you’re wondering why Sony decided to discontinue such a popular integration from its console, the blame falls squarely on Elon Musk, the controversial billionaire owner of Twitter X.
Besides renaming the company and changing the identity of the familiar Twitter platform since acquiring it in October 2022, Musk has introduced a series of changes to the platform, which has led to the termination of integration with PlayStation.
Under Twitter X’s new policy, companies seeking to use the social network’s API for commercial purposes, such as Sony and its consoles, are required to pay a minimum annual fee of $42,000. As evidenced by the Japanese manufacturer’s announcement, discontinuing connectivity seemed more reasonable than bearing this cost.
It’s worth noting that this is not the first instance of such disintegrations in the gaming industry. In February, Activision Blizzard announced the removal of Twitter integration in World of Warcraft, and in April, Microsoft prevented players from sharing their captures on the platform.
Sony’s decision to end PlayStation’s Twitter integration marks a significant change for gamers who have enjoyed the convenience of sharing their gaming experiences on the social network. As of November 13, users will need to adapt to alternative methods if they wish to continue sharing their gaming highlights with their Twitter followers.
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