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Spoiler: Info

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In preparation for tomorrow's announcement, Sony Playstation have released a video which looks back at the evolution of Playstation games and how they pushed the boundaries of play with their innovative titles.

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You can watch a global livestream broadcast of the PlayStation Meeting this Wednesday (February 20th, 2013) starting at 6:00pm EST, 3:00pm PST and 11:00pm GMT at these links...

US: https://us.playstation.com/meeting2013/
UK: http://uk.playstation.com/meeting2013/

UPDATE:

A press release reveals the machine will include an 8-core 64-bit x86 "Jaguar" CPU developed by AMD and a Radeon GPU with the capability of terrorizing televisions with 1.84 TFLOPS of gaming goodness.

PlayStation 4 includes a Blu-ray drive that spins game discs a brisk 6X and 8X for DVDs. Additional specs in the release note the, already revealed, 8GB of unified GDDR5 RAM along with 802.11n WiFi capability, USB 3.0 ports, Bluetooth 2.1 and ports for optical audio, HDMI and even legacy analog AV hook-ups. Though the console will have internal storage, Sony did not detail its size.

Sony's plan is to launch its new PlayStation 4 console this holiday season. No specific date or price was revealed during the reveal event.

The PS4's main features include:

• - New DualShock 4 controller with built in touchpad
• - Dramatically improved graphics and processing power
• - Based on same X86 chips used in desktop computer to help game developers
• - 3D camera that can track the controller, and the player
• - Games can also be played on Sony's Vita handheld console

The future of PlayStation is all about great games and entertainment, and at PlayStation Meeting 2013, we brought some of the brightest and most creative minds from the development community on stage to unveil the games that will define PS4. A partial initial lineup for PlayStation 4 includes first-party games from Guerilla Games (Killzone: Shadow Fall), Sucker Punch (inFamous Second Son), Evolution Studios (Driveclub), and Japan Studio (Knack), as well as titles from our partners such as Activision/Bungie (Destiny), Blizzard Entertainment (Diablo III), Capcom (Deep Down), and Ubisoft (Watch_Dogs). PlayStation also reinforced its commitment to self-publishing and the independent development community by having Jonathan Blow onstage who gave a sneak peek of his upcoming title The Witness. Finally, the incredible minds at Media Molecule and Quantic Dream gave glimpses of their conceptualization process and the future of gameplay with some remarkable footage. We only scratched the surface at the event, and will have many more exciting titles to come.

Our next generation console will change the way you interact with friends while you play. PlayStation 4 lets you instantly share images and videos of your favorite gameplay moments on Facebook with a single press on the DUALSHOCK 4 controller’s “share” button. You can also broadcast while you play in real-time through Ustream, allowing friends to comment or jump into your game in new ways.

With PlayStation 4 we also want you to access your games quicker than ever before. PS4’s “suspend mode” eliminates the load time on your saved game and allows you to immediately return to where you left off by pressing the power button. PlayStation 4’s background downloading and updating capability also allows you to immediately play digital titles as they download, or update the system when the hardware is powered off.

DUALSHOCK 4 adopts the familiar form factor of the DUALSHOCK 3 wireless controller with some key enhancements:

• - Motion control is enabled by a new highly sensitive six-axis sensor
• - Dual analog sticks fine-tuned for better precision plus improved surface materials and shape for more delicate manipulation
• - L2/R2 buttons on the top of the controller employ a curved design for easier, smoother interaction
• - A new “Options” button combines the functions of the DUALSHOCK 3’s “Select” and “Start” buttons for operating in-game menus

You can see more images of the new DUALSHOCK 4 controller here.

 

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[Horhay]

I would be up for increasing the size.(of my hard drive) Where would I get it and how do i install it?

I believe you need to get a 2.5" HDD (laptop size) and you can insert it on the HDD bay on the side of the PS4. You need to remove the one inside first. It's probably as easy as the one for PS3. You can youtube it for reference.

 

[Lukesablade]

Just had a bash on one in argos,thought the controller was quality & fifa is stunning.

I'm so glad I preordered early enough for phase 1.

20 DAYS!!!

 

[cityguyste]

couldn't help myself i have never ordered a console pre sale

i won't be getting this till next month at the earliest though

 

[Xavier]

Very true, I also wonder if the wrapped up boxes are also PS4's.

Iv got the Killzone bundle pre-ordered with Amazon (PS4, Killzone, Extra Dualshock 4 + Camera)

Seeing as the complete retail package of just the console is so small I am hoping that the bundles will come just the same as the solo console but in the bigger bundle outer box, much like they do with the PS3 bundles.

I am betting those wrapped boxes are games and controllers/camera ect... Im betting they will arrive in a big outer box as well. They would be crazy to just slap a shipping lable to the side of the box.

 

[darczap]

If anyone is planning on getting the B2G1 PS4 game deal at Target, check your mailboxes. They sent me a holiday mailer with a bunch of coupons. On the back of the mailer is a coupon for $10 off a $100 purchase, in store only. Does not exclude games. Expires 11/27.

 

[Outlaw1986]

I went to Target yesterday and bought some pre order cards for $1 in separate transactions. On the 3rd try the coupon printer thing printed me a 30% off coupon on 2 games. I'm hoping I can use that coupon to stack with the b2g1. FYI I heard the electronics register dosent have a coupon printer so if ur going for one u probably need to check out in the front.
I also heard the COD: Ghosts coozies r ringing up for $0.01 and u could also get a coupon with that.

 

[rawrosaur12345]

^ Awesome, thanks for the info. Can you return the cards after getting the coupon and still keep the coupon?

 

[Outlaw1986]

^ Awesome, thanks for the info. Can you return the cards after getting the coupon and still keep the coupon?

Yes, I did because they only had pre order cards for games I wasn't planning on getting.

 

[Xavier]

I went to Target yesterday and bought some pre order cards for $1 in separate transactions. On the 3rd try the coupon printer thing printed me a 30% off coupon on 2 games. I'm hoping I can use that coupon to stack with the b2g1. FYI I heard the electronics register dosent have a coupon printer so if ur going for one u probably need to check out in the front.
I also heard the COD: Ghosts coozies r ringing up for $0.01 and u could also get a coupon with that.

So can you pre-order games and then Just combine them for the b2g1 when you pick them up?

 

[Outlaw1986]

So can you pre-order games and then Just combine them for the b2g1 when you pick them up?

I'm saying try to combine the b2g1 with 30% off coupon to try and get any 3 $60 games for possibly $84 + tax depending if the coupon stacks or not.

 

[Xavier]

That's a good deal if you can get it to work good luck!

 

[greenwolfe7]

I'm saying try to combine the b2g1 with 30% off coupon to try and get any 3 $60 games for possibly $84 + tax depending if the coupon stacks or not.

They arent suppose to work like that but good luck. I know my target wouldn't even think about letting me get away with that... My bestbuy would but not my target...

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[Outlaw1986]

I'll see I guess, if not I still want 3 ps4 games for $120.

 

[Kurgen1975]

I feel slightly silly asking this, having had the PS4 on order for months now, but only just realised that i don't remember seeing anything about playback of 3D Blu Rays. Have Sony said that they will support this?

 

[rawrosaur12345]

^ Yes and no, the PS4 will not come with the ability to play any kind of Bluray at launch but can after the day one patch which will enable both regular and 3D Bluray playback. So in the end, yes it will support 3D Bluray playback after you install the first update patch.

Unless of course you do not have an internet connection, then no.

Source:http://www.engadget.com/2013/11/09/xbox-one-ps4-3d-blu-ray-playback/

Also interesting from that article is that the XBOX1 will not support 3D playback, at least at launch as it could be patched in later.

 

[Outlaw1986]

I'm saying try to combine the b2g1 with 30% off coupon to try and get any 3 $60 games for possibly $84 + tax depending if the coupon stacks or not.

Worked like a charm. Got COD ghosts (ps4), Killzone (ps4), and cod ghosts (360 to play with my brothers sometimes since they aren't getting the ps4 yet and they already bought ghosts on the 360), but yeah got those 3 games with the b2g1, 30% off coupon, and 5% red card discount for $86.70 with tax.

 

[taylorlarose]

Looking for a fellow American gamer who can help me out with Target's buy 2 get 1 free deal.
If you can help me out please send me a PM. Appreciate it!

 

[Horhay]

Amazon just started sending out emails telling peeps who pre-order that there's a B1G1!! I got a code for checking out. I just got the only 2 games I wanted for 59!

 

[adrenaline78]

When was the email sent out?