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[Noodles]

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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.

 

[Horhay]

I can't believe this doesn't support 3D Blu-rays? I hope they come out with an update that will enable 3D playback and also for more media formats as well, like MKV files in particular.

Did the PS3 support MKV? If it didn't I am not sure they would go as far supporting it this time around. After all most pirated BDs end up being MKVs, I am sure they know that

I'd welcome it for my anime though

 

[Lone Crusader]

Did the PS3 support MKV? If it didn't I am not sure they would go as far supporting it this time around. After all most pirated BDs end up being MKVs, I am sure they know that

I'd welcome it for my anime though

That's too bad because it could act as a second media player for my backed up Blu-rays.

 

[A9X SJ]

There needing to select there times for down for Mainteneance better

Im looking forward to the following titles

F1
Fifa 2015
NHL 2015

 

[adrenaline78]

I'm all for the F1 game.. do we know that's coming for sure?

 

[FanOfGaming]

PS4's are now $450 in Canada

 

[tridon]

PS4's are now $450 in Canada

Talk about greedy. Well, guess I'm not buying a PS4 anytime in the near future... and if I do, it'll be from the States.

 

[soridia]

In my country, always Out of stock

 

[hubble36]

I had the opportunity to get ps4 for $100 cheaper than retail prices, but decided against it because theres really not much games available for it yet.

Anyone owns a ps4 here and prefer it over ps3?

 

[Horhay]

Getting a PS4 for 300 was a total bargain! That price tag will probably not be available until several years down the line. Most consoles nowadays start with a very little catalog, PS3 did when it was out. You won't have a huge library until a few years from now. Generally you don't buy a console for a short term future but long term. With that being said, comparing game libraries is like comparing apples to oranges.

 

[Lone Crusader]

I'll be ordering a PS4, Killzone, NFS Rival, inFamous: Second Son and a PS+ membership today as soon as funds clear and enter the bank. Once I get it I'll be throwing a 1TB Hybrid HDD in before I even set it up.

Does anyone remember that PS3 Bluetooth earbud from Sony that's rechargeable? Does anyone know if that will work with the PS4 too?

 

[tridon]

I'll be ordering a PS4, Killzone, NFS Rival, inFamous: Second Son and a PS+ membership today as soon as funds clear and enter the bank. Once I get it I'll be throwing a 1TB Hybrid HDD in before I even set it up.

Does anyone remember that PS3 Bluetooth earbud from Sony that's rechargeable? Does anyone know if that will work with the PS4 too?

I don't know if that Bluetooth earbud will work. I think the only one that's compatible with the PS4 is their Pulse headset.

And wow, did you win the lottery?!

 

[Horhay]

It doesn't work yet, at least that's what I read so far. It will be supported eventually. The PS4 comes with a mono earpiece though, works ok, not great, but could be worst.

 

[Lone Crusader]

I don't know if that Bluetooth earbud will work. I think the only one that's compatible with the PS4 is their Pulse headset.

And wow, did you win the lottery?!

It doesn't work yet, at least that's what I read so far. It will be supported eventually. The PS4 comes with a mono earpiece though, works ok, not great, but could be worst.

I'm not sure which one it is. It's the one that looks like those that you use for your Bluetooth phone for hands free. It's got a mic and everything built in. It's an official Sony one too.

I've got the Astro A40's I guess I could use if it works but I wanted to listen to the sound on my HT instead of in a set of headphones.

Yeah I paid off a loan and then I took out a Direct Deposit Advance that I'll just pay back next payday. So now I can get it today.

 

[Lone Crusader]

Well I'll find out if it'll work on Thursday when it all gets delivered. Well... for the exception of inFamous which will be delivered on Friday because it's preordered. Till then... :movie: &


Also I can't wait until Sony removes HDCP for games so I can record my gameplay too.

 

[Horhay]

Well I'll find out if it'll work on Thursday when it all gets delivered. Well... for the exception of inFamous which will be delivered on Friday because it's preordered. Till then... :movie: &


Also I can't wait until Sony removes HDCP for games so I can record my gameplay too.

They are going to remove HDCP?

 

[BlueCali]

They are going to remove HDCP?

Yes.

Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S4

 

[Lone Crusader]

They are going to remove HDCP?

Yeah if your on the Playstation boards they say that with a future update to the PS4 that they are going to remove HDCP for games but not movies.

As part of a renewed focus on content sharing and social networking for both Sony and Microsoft's next-generation consoles, it was announced at the Tokyo Game Show that the PS4 would allow users to connect the HDMI video and audio output to an external video capture device in order to record gameplay for later sharing. This is in addition to the console's built-in features for sharing shorter video clips.
Sony's announcement that the HDCP restriction on the PS4's HDMI port would be lifted for game content, while still being enforced for video and Blu-ray playback to prevent piracy, was therefore a welcome surprise, but comes with a proviso: it won't be ready by the time the console launches.

 

[Horhay]

Well that makes sense. Why don't you just use Twich to record?

 

[Lone Crusader]

Well that makes sense. Why don't you just use Twich to record?

Will Twitch record a whole racing game from start to finish? IDK, I'm only hearing about Twitch just recently but don't know anything about it.

 

[Horhay]

Not sure, but it's something that is already built in to the system. You are getting this in two days. Might as well try it.