Sony’s New Spotify-Powered Music Service Goes Live For PlayStation | TechCrunch

If you’re a PlayStation owner who is also a Spotify addict, then there’s good news for you today — Sony and the music streaming service have teamed up to let you listen to your tunes while you game.

today. Tracks can be switched using the iOS or Android app, which means PS4 and PS3 customers in 41 countries worldwide can switch the in-game soundtrack to their favorite tunes without interrupting their gaming.

Personally I’m not so keen on this. Most games are the result of massive production efforts, a key component of which is the soundtrack which is often developed to add to the experience and immerse you inside the game. Reverting to Spotify, to me, is like switching the audio off in a movie to listen to your favorite playlist. A little counter-productive and excessive — and I say that as a paying Spotify customer.

“Music has always been a big part of gaming,” he said in a statement. “I remember playing computer games like Quake and Counter-Strike with my favorite tunes on in the background — taking the experience to a whole new level. With today’s launch, we’re bringing back that magic of gaming with music — all in a beautifully designed and smooth experience that looks great on the big screen.”

This partnership with Sony is another example of Spotify’s desire to go beyond catering to your music needs on mobile and desktop and instead be ‘the soundtrack to your life’. The Swedish company teamed up with Uber last year to

 

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