Can PS5 use HDCP DRM in games?
I intend to connect using a HDMI splitter with a projector and/or television and haven't made any effort to ensure that my chain of devices is HDCP-compatible. Since my usage will be purely gaming-related I was planning to disable the HDCP in the system settings, but the explanation explicitly states that some games won't work (the screenshot isn't mine, I don't own the console yet):
I initially assumed that HDCP is only used with DRM'd streaming services — can games freely use HDCP as well?
Best Answer
From the PS5's perspective, it seems the only applications that would be disabled are what you said. Applications such as Hulu and Netflix for example won't work with this setting disabled for obvious reasons. This is probably a poor choice of words to display as the warning message.
The PS5 is much more than a gaming machine; it gives you access to a wide range of media apps, such as Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime, and Disney Plus. There is an obvious problem if you were able to record video on the PS5 while accessing any of these apps. So that’s the reason HDCP exists on your PS5.
As far as games making use of HDCP, I would think it is not possible, or at the very least, an unnecessary extra step for video game makers to do. The game itself (or rather its manufacturer) would need to obtain a license to use the patent, which doesn't really make sense, since it is not a device (it is the content itself).
In order to make a device that plays HDCP-enabled content, the manufacturer must obtain a license for the patent from Intel subsidiary Digital Content Protection LLC, pay an annual fee, and submit to various conditions
HDCP is meant to be licensed at the device level (in this case, Sony licenses HDCP for use in the Playstation 5s they manufacture).
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Does HDCP affect games?
Does HDCP affect games? Another question people ask about this is whether or not it will have any impact on the games themselves. The answer is that HDCP won't have any discernible impact on your games. It is in place purely to prevent video from being recorded, so it won't cause any changes to the way your games run.Does PS5 use HDCP?
Introduction. HDCP, or high-bandwidth digital copyright protection, is enabled by default on your PlayStation 5, and prevents external devices from recording video from your PS5. As a result, you have to disable HDCP on your PS5 before you can use game capture devices, such as an Elgato.How do I bypass HDCP on PS5?
By disabling this setting you can get your capture card to work for video game captures. But disabling HDCP will also block certain media apps from your PS5, such as Netflix. To make these streaming services work again you will have to enable HDCP.How Does HDCP Work?
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