[PS4] Official PlayStation 4 Thread

[Argath]

If you're comparing a high end PC to PS4 I believe there are very little differences outside of some small features that probably won't sell you on the whole console.

Uh, no. High end PCs have 10x better components and make the ps4/xbone look like antiques from the Middle Ages. PC parts are upgraded every few months instead of once/twice a decade

 

[SethMode]

Uh, no. High end PCs have 10x better components and make the ps4/xbone look like antiques from the Middle Ages. PC parts are upgraded every few months instead of once/twice a decade

Beat me to it. Methinks Aso, you probably shouldn't make statements that you aren't sure about. Technically, PS4 and Juan have been out of date when compared to high end PCs.

The only real argument to make for consoles over PCs, with porting being as good as it finally is, is price.

 

[Swarley]

Wait until after Gamescom (20th-25th) to try and sell yourself on the console. Sony should have a few more surprises up their sleeve that they're waiting to reveal there.

 

[jms493]

Wait until after Gamescom (20th-25th) to try and sell yourself on the console. Sony should have a few more surprises up their sleeve that they're waiting to reveal there.

Never thought of that Mr Swarley....good idea.

 

[Aso]

Never thought of that Mr Swarley....good idea.

I like your new avatar.. lol

 

[Price]

Sony to Sign Internet TV Deal with Viacom

Sony has come to terms on a tentative deal with Viacom that would allow the latter's cable channels to be made available through an Internet TV service in the works at Sony, reports the Wall Street Journal.It's the first deal of the sort to be signed by Sony or the other companies -- namely Intel and Google -- who are also looking to establish an Internet-based TV service that would offer both on-demand programming and streaming channels. The Viacom family includes MTV, Nickelodeon, Comedy Central, Spike, and more.
Sony's service would be available through a variety of Sony devices, including PlayStation systems, according to a source who spoke with the Wall Street Journal. We first heard about this service back in 2011.
Its development comes at a time where subscription numbers for traditional cable and satellite TV services are in decline. Unfortunately, those who are hoping Sony's alternative will do away with the inflexible, bundled nature of existing TV services -- which don't offer customers the ability to pick and choose the channels they want -- won't be getting what they wish for. A New York Times source indicated Sony's service will operate similarly to existing bundle services, rather than offering a la carte options that could save customers money by allowing them to opt in or out of notoriously expensive channels like ESPN that have no appeal to certain groups of people.

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Sony is hoping to do more than merely recreate existing services and offer them over the Internet. The WSJ report says people who have seen the service in action claim it offers TV recommendations based on what you watch and has an easy-to-use, "highly graphic" interface that's more pleasant to use than what TV watchers are used to dealing with.
A media company executive indicated to the New York Times that Sony's goal is to begin offering its Internet TV service in the fourth quarter of 2013 or the first quarter of next year.
While its entertainment features haven't been featured by Sony as prominently as the Xbox One's have been by Microsoft, the PlayStation 4 will do more than just play games, and this service could very well be a big part of its non-gaming functionality. The possibility of support on PlayStation 3 has not been ruled out, however, and might actually be counted on as a means for expanding its potential subscription base.
Does the idea of an Internet-based TV service intrigue you, be it from Sony or some other company? What sort of features or details would you need to hear about before signing up? Let us know in the comments.

http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/08/16/sony-signs-internet-tv-deal-with-viacom

 

[JBauerisGod]

Release date might be announced August 20th:

We'll kick off the show at 18:00 BST on 20 August 2013 with a briefing to media on our release plans for PlayStation 4, as well as updates on PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita.

http://uk.playstation.com/ps3/news/.../Join-us-at-gamescom-2013/?WT.mc_id=pdcticker

 

[Swarley]

 

[Swarley]

 

[krulmichael]

Twitch coming to PS4 as well.

:dance2:

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[Swarley]

Minecraft coming to PS4 at launch.

 

[Swarley]

Those who buy the PS3 versions of CoD: Ghosts, Battlefield 4, AC4: Black Flag and Watch_Dogs can, for a limited time, upgrade to the PS4 versions for a significant discount.

 

[krulmichael]

Those who buy the PS3 versions of CoD: Ghosts, Battlefield 4, AC4: Black Flag and Watch_Dogs can, for a limited time, upgrade to the PS4 versions for a significant discount.

No sports games though.

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[Swarley]

:shotsfired:

 

[Swarley]

November 15th launch date

 

[KNUBB]

 

[krulmichael]

Vita dropping to $199 has all but guaranteed I'm purchasing one now.

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[jms493]

Vita dropping to $199 has all but guaranteed I'm purchasing one now.

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What are you looking to play on it?

 

[krulmichael]

What are you looking to play on it?

It's more so for the PS4 seeing as all PS4 games are compatible with it.

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[Handleit_44]

Minecraft coming to PS4 at launch.

Notch confirmed Minecraft is also coming to the PS3 and PS Vita.