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[Noodles]

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PS4 Pro - United Kingdom | United States | Canada
PS4 Slim - United Kingdom | United States | Canada​

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.

 

[Sixteenvolt420]

Anybody in the U.S. who is looking for a PS4, check your local Wal-Mart today. Most Wal-mart stores are supposed to have them in stock this morning: http://ps4daily.com/2013/12/walmart-ps4-in-stock/

 

[mrpitt]

Zavvi is giving them away - as par for course with their excellent customer service.

I would send them back - no packing, and all dinged up.

 

[Sixteenvolt420]

PS4 currently in stock at Amazon, for what i'm sure will be a short time:

http://www.amazon.com/b/ref=vg_ps4_...d_t=101&pf_rd_p=1658751582&pf_rd_i=6427814011

 

[Sixteenvolt420]

PS4 currently in stock at Amazon, for what i'm sure will be a short time:

http://www.amazon.com/b/ref=vg_ps4_...d_t=101&pf_rd_p=1658751582&pf_rd_i=6427814011

Amazon must have gotten a huge stock this time, still in stock while being the #1 seller in video games, and once again surpassing the One on the top vg sellers of 2013. Top sellers of 2013: http://www.amazon.com/gp/bestsellers/2013/videogames/ref=zg_bs_tab_t_bsar

The last stock they got last week, roughly 12,000 PS4's sold out in a matter of minutes.

 

[Sixteenvolt420]

Almost sold out again. Out of the 5 listings that were available last night, this is the only one left: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DE2W5XG/?tag=hidefnin-20

 

[Sixteenvolt420]

All sold out again.

 

[darczap]

LEGO Marvel Super Heroes - PlayStation 4 -- $39.99
http://amazon.com/B00DUARBTA

 

[Sixteenvolt420]

Be sure to check your e-mail if you bought a PS4 from Amazon, as they are sending coupon codes to save an additional $5 on games.


Best Buy is also having PSN cards on sale at 10% off, and PSN subscription rates are $34.99 for 1 year. Here is the link if you'd like to take advantage: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Video-G...012&pageType=REDIRECT&issolr=1&searchterm=ps4

 

[SBC28]

So fed up with having this thing sitting in my living room, collecting dust. Nothing but garbage games for another 2-3 months. Good thing Steam's got a Holiday sale going.

 

[cooey]

Finally completed Battlefield 4 so gonna whack in Killzone next and give that one a go

 

[Sixteenvolt420]

Finally completed Battlefield 4 so gonna whack in Killzone next and give that one a go

Wish BF4 would've let me complete it. I got 3/4 of the way through the campaign, and got the corrupted save file problem that's being reported, save lost for me.

 

[Sixteenvolt420]

PS4 sales almost at 3.5 million in a month and a half. At this pace, they'll pass the Wii U in another month:

 

[Sixteenvolt420]

Sony PR -

TOKYO, Jan. 7, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. today announced that cumulative sales of the PlayStation®4 (PS4™) computer entertainment system have reached 4.2 million*1 as of December 28, 2013, demonstrating the explosive growth of the PS4 platform.

"The momentum of the PS4 system keeps getting stronger and we couldn't be more thrilled gamers worldwide are enjoying the incredibly immersive gaming experiences along with deep social capabilities and entertainment provided by our network," said Andrew House, President and Group CEO of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. "After a remarkable launch, we look forward to bringing even more exciting content and continuing to explore the power of the PS4 system by adding new features and services, including PlayStation Now, in 2014."

PS4 software sales remained strong through the holiday season with more than 9.7 million*2 copies sold in retail stores worldwide and through digital downloads on PlayStation®Store. A few of the top selling games included Call of Duty®: Ghosts from Activision, Assassin's Creed®IV Black Flag™ from Ubisoft, Battlefield 4™ and FIFA 14 from Electronic Arts Inc., and Killzone™ Shadow Fall from Sony Computer Entertainment Worldwide Studios (SCE WWS).

Many PS4 owners have quickly taken advantage of the features and benefits of the PlayStation®Plus (PS Plus) membership service. Global PS Plus subscriptions have increased by more than 90% since the PS4 launch*3. PS Plus members have access to the Instant Game Collection™ and can play the full versions of popular titles without a time limit and at no extra cost. Current games include Resogun™ from Sony Computer Entertainment Worldwide Studios (SCE WWS) and Contrast from Compulsion Games*4*5, followed by additional exciting titles in 2014.

PS4 gamers are actively sharing their gameplay experience through the PS4 system's unique sharing capabilities. To date, more than 1.7 million gameplay broadcasts have been streamed from PS4 systems*6 via video streaming platforms, Twitch and Ustream, totaling more than 55 million minutes. According to Twitch, 20% of their broadcasters are PS4 owners*7. Ustream is also reporting an average of 40 minutes of streaming per broadcaster*8. All these gameplay broadcast generate nearly 22 million*9 spectate sessions.

The PS4 system is now available in 53 countries and territories globally.

 

[ben6212]

is anyone else having trouble with there ps4 blu ray player? no idea where else to post it but i got my ps4 a couple of days ago,thought i would watch inception. random parts in the movie have started to freeze and stop and at one point completly froze my ps4,i had to turn it off via the main,not good,i have done a bit of googleing and this doesnt seem to be just me,seems in the past couple of days alot have reported the blu ray playing messing up,not being able to play movies freezing etc. pretty annoying,but hey ho im glad i kept my ps3

 

[Horhay]

That blows, contact Sony. They are probably aware of the issue and working on a fix. Either way give them a call. I don't use my PS4 as a BD player so I couldn't tell you if I am having the same issue.

 

[Zero]

I have only played 2 Blu Ray movies on the PS4 to try it out. I normally don´t use it as a Player. The two movies were The Avengers and White House Down. I had no Problems with them. They played absolutely smooth. I just didn´t like the PS4 Controller as a remote. I prefered the PS3 controler with a Start and Select button. It was better for playing Blu Rays.

 

[cooey]

**Touch wood** Mine has been fine, but there are a lot of reported problems about it. Sony seem to be taking the same approach as the PS3.... gaming first movies later. I'd expect a big firmware release will sort out all the BD player options and also make it a 3D BD player

 

[adrenaline78]

I use my PS3 still for Blu-ray. I don't like how different the controls are for the 2 systems for the same thing. There is a PS4 remote coming soon, so hopefully that works well.


Anyone play Don't Starve yet? Like it?

 

[ben6212]

yeah when i started to watch inception it confused the hell out of me the different buttons etc,but i picked them up quick. there pretty much the same except now its triangle to check the length of the film and pause/play is circle

 

[Sixteenvolt420]

Wasn't sure where to post this, current sale going on at the PSN store, 14 for 14 sale.

Prices listed, from left to right, are Regular Price, Sale Price, PSN Plus Subscriber sale price.


PS3:

Bit.Trip Presents Runner 2 ($14.99 | $7.49 | $3.75)
Crysis 3 ($19.99 | $9.99 | $5.00)
Deus Ex: Human Revolution Director’s Cut ($29.99 | $14.99 | $13.49)
Enslaved: Odyssey to the West Premium ($19.99 | $9.99 | $5.00)
F1 2013 ($59.99 | $29.99 | $20.99)
Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon ($14.99 | $7.49 | $3.75)
Lone Survivor: The Director’s Cut ($12.99 | $7.49 | $5.24)
Pool Nation ($8.49 | $4.49 | $2.25)
Proteus ($8.49 | N/A | $5.94)
Puppeteer ($39.99 | $13.99 | $7.00)
Rain ($14.99 | $7.49 | $3.75)
Rayman Legends ($59.99 | $47.99 | $35.99)
Tales of Xillia ($39.99 | $19.99 | $10.00)
The Wolf Among Us ($19.99 | $14.99 | $13.49)
Thomas Was Alone ($9.99 | $4.99 | $2.50)





VITA:

Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two ($29.99 | $14.99 | $7.50)
Killzone: Mercenary ($35.99 | $17.99 | $9.00)
Limbo ($14.99 | $7.49 | $3.75)
Lone Survivor: The Director’s Cut ($12.99 | $7.49 | $5.24)
Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker ($19.99 | $9.99 | $5.00)
PixelJunk Monsters Ultimate HD ($14.99 | $7.49 | $3.75)
Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time ($26.99 | $13.49 | $6.75)
Soul Sacrifice ($35.99 | $17.99 | $9.00)
Spelunky ($14.99 | $7.49 | $3.75)
Stealth Inc: A Clone in the Dark ($9.99 | $5.99 | $4.19)
The Walking Dead: The First Season ($19.99 | $9.99 | $5.00)
Thomas Was Alone ($9.99 | $4.99 | $2.50)
Velocity Ultra ($7.49 | $3.99 | $2.00)
Worms Revolution Extreme ($14.99 | $7.49 | $3.75)