PlayStation's X (formerly Twitter) linkage function has ended, and the sharing function to X remains only on Nintendo Switch

On November 7, 2023, it was announced that the linking function with X (formerly Twitter) on PlayStation 5 (PS5) and PlayStation 4 (PS4) will be discontinued. As a result, the ability to view content posted on X on PS5 and PS4, and the ability to post and view game-related activities on PS5 or PS4 will no longer be available on November 13, 2023.

Important notice (Japan)
https://www.playstation.com/ja-jp/support/important-notice/

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As of November 13, 2023, the X linkage function for PS5 and PS4 will no longer be available. What will no longer be available is the ability to view content posted on X on PS5 or PS4 and the ability to link your X account to post and view content, trophies, and other gameplay-related activities directly from PS5 or PS4. function. Screenshots and videos taken on PS5 and PS4 can still be shared externally by using the PlayStation App smartphone app.

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Over the past decade, players have loved the X integration feature on PlayStation as a simple and easy way to share screenshots and gameplay videos taken on PS4 and PS5 to X. Content shared using the X linkage function will be posted with hashtags such as ' #PS4Share ' and '#PS5Share .'

Microsoft, which also develops home-use stationary game consoles, will also remove the X-linked function from Xbox and Windows game bars in early 2023. The reason why Microsoft removed the X collaboration function is believed to be because X suddenly made the API, which had been provided for free, suddenly become a paid service , and the reason why PlayStation removed the X collaboration function is also said to be the reason. It seems that. In addition, if a company like Sony or Microsoft uses X's API, it seems that it may cost more than 40,000 dollars (about 6 million yen) per month.

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At the time of article creation, Nintendo's Nintendo Switch continues to support the sharing function to X.

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