Gamers Believe Sony Had Its “Xbox One Moment” With PS5 Live TV Announcement

Sony launches PS5 Live TV with over 100 free, ad-supported channels for movies, shows, news, and sports. Gamers fear PS5 Live TV could turn the console into an entertainment hub like the Xbox One, which hurt Microsoft in the last console war. Sony's decision to ditch physical discs by 2028 adds to concerns that the company is making similar missteps as Microsoft did with the Xbox One. Getty / PS5 Live TV / Xbox OneGamers believe time is a flat circle, and history is truly repeating itself and not in a good way for Sony after announcing PS5 Live TV. PS5 Live TV, Sony’s attempt to turn the PS5 truly into a one-stop shop for all your entertainment needs, has finally arrived. Yes, you could already use popular streaming platforms like Netflix, Hulu, and HBO Max on your console to enjoy your favorite series and movies. Still, now Sony has announced a massive slate of free, ad-supported TV (FAST) channels on the PlayStation 5 console with PS5 Live TV, and it officially went live on August 31.Live TV on PS5 will center on Sony Pictures Television and launch with more than 100 live channels, with programming ranging from news, sports, movies, TV shows, anime, and more, available directly f...