Yeah they thought they had big brass balls but little did they know they were like the size of apple seeds.Not edgy enough for DBrand
Lesson learned for them.Yes they can but both parts needs to agree and of course seems like DBrand didn’t want to pay the royalties for a license.
I agree, the shape is quite striking and being all black subtracts a lot from that. I like the black and white contrast.I’m certain I’m in the minority here but all black looks meh. The white and black combo was the right decision to launch with.
I prefer the actual white design too.I’m certain I’m in the minority here but all black looks meh. The white and black combo was the right decision to launch with.
He's trolling.Come on dude. You know full well licensing accessories for consoles is big business for Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo. Are you really going to suggest this is isolated to Sony?
I haven't seen the actual Dbrand side plates, so you may very well be correct.The only way to win against a design patent infringement lawsuit is to prove the patent should have never been granted in the first place by demonstrating that:
a) the design is generic or,
b) the design is actually a function of utility and not ornamental.
The design of PS5 side plates isn't either of those two things so there is no way that Dbrand can win.
Dbrand deserves to sink if they thought simply color alone would exempt them.Basically Sony would use their patent as part of their argument.
Not sure if anyone can release a faceplate based off the patents designed without Sony's permission.
Maybe there's some sort of modification law that would support that but your really not modifying the unit by using a faceplate with a different color.
Now if someone made an empty shell that you can slide the PS5 internals into that could be a different story.
I can't say with any degree of certainty that it would go one way or the other. This very well be a case of Sony literally being a giant that Dbrand has no hope of realistically defeating regardless of infringement or not.
Circumcised version incoming.
Dbrand reveals new PS5 Darkplates days after pulling the originals
They’re available to preorder now.www.theverge.com
I understand that you might just like black design. Of course.
Here's why I bought these.... and importantly the skin in the center as well.
All my original consoles... well taken care of... inevitably get swirl marks on the gloss plastic and minor scratches on the matte plastic. The entire real exterior of my PS5 is totally protected now. I collect these consoles and like that piece of mind.
Original plates neatly boxed away. Original gloss plastic is perfect underneath the skin. The quality of the dbrand plates was far away better than the cheap Chinese made stuff I'd seen elsewhere. I'm satisfied with the purchase.
They will use it. Now when they decide to get rid of it, they can put the originals back on and remove the center section and it will be in pristine condition (and they can include the dbrand sides with it as a bonus).I understand that you might just like black design. Of course.
But what is this mental bs about "wanting to protect" ?! so You buy a thing... to not use a thing ? Let's cover every inch of it so I can store it in my cabinet in 30 years ?
Not only are they looking to profit off another company's product, but they publicly harassed them about doing so. Sony would have needed to be completely incompetent to just sit by and allow it.Incredible how shitty of a company Sony became in the last few years
I understand that you might just like black design. Of course.
But what is this mental bs about "wanting to protect" ?! so You buy a thing... to not use a thing ? Let's cover every inch of it so I can store it in my cabinet in 30 years ?
Looks better and pretty OK in 360° view.Circumcised version incoming.
Dbrand reveals new PS5 Darkplates days after pulling the originals
They’re available to preorder now.www.theverge.com
Yes, to grab more dustWill the vents actually help any?
Oh man. Sorry I am reaping on you so muchYeah. My PS5 is being used, believe me. I just keep my things in good condition when I can. My 9 year old son is reaping the benefits of that practice. In cases when I've decided not to keep things I've been able to flip them for at or above their original price... making my time with them free. Sometimes it takes a little effort. Sometimes an investment of a few dollars. Well worth it to me in every case.
Oh man. Sorry I am reaping on you so much
But You must be a fuuuuuun person to be around lol.
I totally understand your argument, I respect it and I totally will go my own way
Yes, to grab more dust