Elon Musk Explores Twitter/X Support Removal by PlayStation and Xbox
Elon Musk considers the possibility of PlayStation and Xbox removing Twitter/X support, following World of Warcraft's loss of in-game functionality for the social media platform earlier this year
From November 13, Sony will no longer support Twitter/X on PS4 and PS5, following Microsoft's earlier decision to abandon support on Xbox Series X|S. As a result, PlayStation players will no longer have the convenience of easily uploading clips to the social media platform or boasting about their Trophies. In response, Elon Musk has expressed his intention to investigate this matter on Twitter/X.
Musk, who acquired Twitter for $44 billion last year, is speculated to have influenced several companies in discontinuing Twitter/X integration. It is rumored that he implemented a minimum fee of $42,000 for access to the social media platform's API, potentially contributing to PlayStation's loss of Twitter/X support.
Sony is not the only video game company to have made this decision. Earlier this year, Blizzard also removed the in-game Twitter/X functionality for World of Warcraft. In addition, Microsoft confirmed in April that Xbox clips can no longer be shared directly to Twitter/X from consoles. Instead, the suggested solution was to post highlights from the Xbox app on mobile phones.
Musk did not provide any specific details on how this situation could be resolved. It is worth mentioning that the owner of Twitter/X is a known video game enthusiast. For example, Musk has previously shared his Elden Ring build and expressed his fondness for Halo.
Looking a bit ahead, Sony will release new, slimmed-down PS5 models later this month.
Editor's P/S
As an enthusiastic fan of gaming and technology, I have mixed feelings about the potential removal of Twitter/X support by PlayStation and Xbox. On one hand, I understand the concerns of gamers who rely on these platforms to easily share their gaming experiences with friends and followers. The convenience of uploading clips and boasting about achievements directly from consoles has become an integral part of the gaming culture, and its loss would certainly be felt by many.
On the other hand, I appreciate Elon Musk's commitment to exploring this matter and finding a resolution. His influence in the tech industry is undeniable, and his acquisition of Twitter/X has sparked both excitement and controversy. While the speculated minimum fee of $42,000 for API access may have contributed to PlayStation's decision, I believe that Musk's passion for gaming could lead to a positive outcome for all parties involved.
