The Playstation 4 thread.

[Deofuta]

Anyone else thinking of picking one up? I feel like emptying some of my piggy banks to purchase one early is an entertaining prospect. Here are some of the details released so far:

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    The PS4 allows people to resume games instantly upon turning on the system (no startup time) from where they were when they turned the system off.

    All PS4 games (that aren't camera-based) should be playable remotely on Day 1 via Remote Play on the PS Vita.

    The PS4 will allow users to play games after downloading only a small portion of the game's data.

    Gamers can charge the DualShock 4 controller while PS4 is on standby.

    Share button functionality allows for quick screenshots or video upload of gameplay as well as sharing live streams of gameplay with friends or over USTREAM.

    Users will be able take remote control of friends games to help them through tough spots and such.

    The system will launch with a headset that plugs directly into the controller for more prevalent voice communication across the PSN.

    Cross-game chat is officially supported.

    The PS4 will not block used games. Though publishers are free to do as they wish.

    Game prices will range from $0.99-$59.99.
    All PS4 games will be available as digital downloads.

    The PS4 will support Move but not the DualShock 3.

    A PlayStation app called 'PlayStation App' is coming to Android and iOS that allows the device to act as a second screen (a la SmartGlass) as well as purchase content and have it directly downloaded to your system. (Source) It stands to reason that this will also include messaging on the go and other stuff like that.

    The PS4 will support 4K video output but not for games.

    The PS4 is 3D capable but it is not a focus.

    Certain apps can run in the background of games (such as the web browser) so you can access them without having to leave the game itself.

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And some specs:

Main Processor    Single-chip custom processor
CPU    x86-64 AMD "Jaguar", 8 cores
GPU    1.84 TFLOPS, AMD next-generation Radeon based graphics engine
Memory    GDDR5 8GB
HDD    Built-in
Optical Drive (Read-only)    Blu-ray 6xCAV, DVD 8xCAV
I/O    Super-Speed USB (USB 3.0), AUX
Communication    Ethernet (10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T), IEEE 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.1 (EDR)
AV Output    HDMI, Analog-AV out, Digital Output (optical)

Thoughts?

[TORN]

i'll see for now
But with GTA V being on PS3 I won't be getting it soon.

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[Menelaos]

Fix the controller, I've hated that little thing. Any good games it will have?

[TheZach_Attack]

I've always been a XBOX and PC guy.The only Play station I have ever had was the 2 for Star Wars BattleFront when I was..11,12? But how much money will it be?

[TORN]

there are loads of games announced.
Took a quick look wasn't really impressed.

[Deofuta]

Here is a list so far:

    Deep Down
    Destiny
    Diablo III
    DriveClub
    Final Fantasy (Untitled)
    inFAMOUS: Second Son
    Killzone: Shadow Fall
    Knack
    Watch Dogs
    The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
    The Witness

You can find more information here: http://www.reddit.com/r/Games/comments/196n7h/everything_we_know_about_the_ps4_as_of_today/

[TORN]

Not so impressive to be honest

[Deofuta]

Pretty standard non nintendo lineup. Reminds me of previous Sony releases.

I am actually surprised by how many of the launch titles interest me. Without looking at the details I know I would be interested in the following:

Diablo III
inFAMOUS: Second Son
Watch Dogs
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

Simply from previous experience from developers. Haven't tried a killzone game, but it seems like a competent FPS. After being a rather crazed Xbox fan for a decade this may be the time to go Sony first.

[Wismar]

The only reason I will buy one is for Killzone: Shadow Fall

[DaMonkey]

No thanks, my computer is still more powerful.

But to put in valid criticism, I don't like the new controller. Looks weird.

[Coconut]

I will defiantly get it but from the look of that controller I am not a big fan of those grooves in the analog sticks ;/

[Onii]

Will prolly get it since I've grown up with every playstation ever and I must say that I actually like the new controller design. Faithful to the original but new.

Though, I hope they'll release a classic controller aswell, for playing any possible backwards compatible games (if any)

[GoldenEagle]

I will wait for PS4 and Xbox 720 reviews and buy one from there.

[Slawtering]

Not too bothered since I have a more powerful PC (not even overclocking).

[Death by EMP]

Why would I buy that trash if my PC specs are nearly quadruple that.....