Xbox Seems To Be Making A Fortune On The New Black Ops Ports For PS5
Xbox’s PS5 ports of *Call of Duty* games spark controversy as sales surge, hacks spread, and Activision responds
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The brief
The unexpected success contrasts with the games’ original exclusivity to Xbox consoles, raising questions about market dynamics and player demand. Coverage emphasizes two parallel issues: Activision’s official response to widespread piracy of the PS5 ports, as reported by *VICE*, and the emergence of exploits—such as negative XP glitches—being used to manipulate gameplay, per *MP1st*.
Meanwhile, *Yahoo* highlights unrelated PS5 game discounts, though the *Black Ops* ports remain prominently trending. Watch for Activision’s next steps on anti-piracy measures, potential Xbox-PS5 cross-play adjustments, or further exploits tied to the ports.
The surge in sales may also influence future porting strategies for multiplatform releases.
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Quick answers
Are the *Black Ops* ports officially available on PS5?
Yes, according to *Pure Xbox*, Xbox has released *Black Ops 1* and *2* for PS5, despite their original exclusivity to Xbox platforms.
What is the ‘negative XP’ exploit mentioned in coverage?
*MP1st* reports hackers are using negative XP to lock players out of progression in *Black Ops* games on PS4 and PS5, though specifics on how it works remain unclear.
Is this a widespread piracy issue, or isolated incidents?
Coverage from *VICE* frames it as a significant piracy problem, with Activision issuing a response to unauthorized distribution of the PS5 ports.
Coverage (5)
- Xbox Seems To Be Making A Fortune On The New Black Ops Ports For PS5 Pure Xbox · 9h ago
- ‘Call of Duty’ Fans Are Already Exploiting Glitches to Hit Max Multiplayer Rank Instantly Men's Journal · 12h ago
- Activision Responds After Call of Duty Black Ops 1 and 2 PS5 Ports Get Hacked VICE · 12h ago
- 2 Brand-New PS5 Action Games Are Already 50% Off on PS Store Yahoo · 12h ago
- Black Ops PS4, PS5 Hackers Using Negative XP to Lock Players MP1st · 12h ago
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