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Re:Epic launches anti-cheat support for Linux, Mac, and Stea... by novok on Friday September 24, 2021 @02:21AM (#28639187)
Honestly think it's game consoles with keyboards and mice that are bound to proprietary crypto protocols, much like the anti-piracy that the current xbox has. Can't do video stream HID interception unless you make a robot, and you've just raised the barrier of entry so high to get rid of %99.9 of it. And in pro matches you can just watch them in person.
Re:Epic launches anti-cheat support for Linux, Mac, and Stea... by AlexAndScripts on Saturday September 25, 2021 @11:22AM (#28653821)
Unless you make a robot... Or you connect some wires to the sensors for the joystick.
Re:Epic launches anti-cheat support for Linux, Mac, and Stea... by novok on Saturday September 25, 2021 @01:21PM (#28654721)
The point of crypto locked controllers made by and for the manufacturer's console is that tampering will cause the device to refuse to run. Which leaves you at a robot to physically manipulate the device as I said. Since it doesn't have to be an standard like HDCP, this can be locked down pretty well like the xbox one is. [0]

At that point the barrier to entry would be so annoying that online cheating will be reduced significantly, and pro tournaments will be done in person to let you prevent usage of robots. Also everyone will be using the same equipment probably provided by tournament organizers.

[0] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U7VwtOrwceo