Well, That Didn't Take Long
Earlier in the year, Dbrand began selling matte black PS5 side plates called Darkplates. If you’re not familiar with them, they basically turn your white console black. Also, they feature their play on the PlayStation icons in the microtexture. However, as of last Saturday, you can no longer buy them.
Sony's Cease and Desist
Sony did not take too kindly to how the faceplates “replicate SIE’s [Sony Interactive Entertainment] protected product design.”
So, with that being said… they complied, but not without getting their response out on the company’s subreddit.
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Wait...That Looks Familiar
If you’ve been keeping an eye on popular Netflix shows, you’ve likely heard of Squid Game. In the show, players are recruited by a business card with a circle, triangle, and square on it (3 of the 4 trademark symbols). As part of their post, they displayed a comparison between the three:
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Anyway, never fear – CustomizeMyPlates still has PS5 side plates available for the time being. We’ll have to see if Dbrand creates a new line of Darkplates – or maybe they’ll let this one go. What do you think?
Resources & Further Reading
Peters, J. (2021, October 16). Dbrand pulls its ps5 darkplates from sale after Sony threatens legal action. The Verge. Retrieved October 17, 2021, from https://www.theverge.com/2021/10/16/22728936/dbrand-pulls-ps5-darkplates-from-sale-sony-threatens-legal-action.
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