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[Noodles]

PS4 - United Kingdom | United States | Canada | France | Germany | Japan
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.

 

[Fr33Dom]

Yes mate ps+ on ps4 is subscription based, it's been like that since release. Just google cdkeys and you should be able to get it cheaper than what Sony ask for

 

[AnubisNefer]

Got a few games this week as I wait for the white destiny bundle to be released. Just looked a couple of the games (UFC & Injustice) and see that multiplayer requires playstation plus membership.

Do all ps4 games require you to have playstation plus membership?

One of reasons why I always stuck with playstation was due to free to play online so slightly disappointed if now have to get playstation plus if I have, anyone know best deals on it

The online parts of any game, like multiplayer require PsPlus.

But you get 6 games every month, most of them are cross platform if you have a Vita or ps3.

2x ps4 games
2x ps3 games
2x Vita games

 

[Sixteenvolt420]

The online parts of any game, like multiplayer require PsPlus.

But you get 6 games every month, most of them are cross platform if you have a Vita or ps3.

2x ps4 games
2x ps3 games
2x Vita games

The 6 free games every month are pretty much the only reason that i subscribe. I can care less about online play for most games.

 

[Jb162009]

Thanks guys, wow up to 6 free games each month. Do you only get to keep them for that month or to you keep them for as long as you have ps+?

Actually sounds really great now

 

[Fr33Dom]

You get to keep them for the length of your subscription mate so when it runs out you can't play them. But if you renew it they come back. Also games you have bought while being a plus member are yours to keep and you get some good discounts.

 

[Bluprint]

Should I sale my PS4???? It's really just sitting here. The only reason I wanted it was for UFC. It looks cool, and is nice to have but I can honestly say, I'm just not a Gamer anymore. With kids, and work I'm leaning towards it. Decisions x 4!!!! What should I do?

 

[AnubisNefer]

Should I sale my PS4???? It's really just sitting here. The only reason I wanted it was for UFC. It looks cool, and is nice to have but I can honestly say, I'm just not a Gamer anymore. With kids, and work I'm leaning towards it. Decisions x 4!!!! What should I do?

Keep it.

You never know... Once its gone, you might have this sudden urge just to play something and then its gone.

If its still eating dust in a month or two, go ahead. Put in on craigs list.;-)

Maybe you want shoot some fellow ninja's in cod advanced warfare in november....

 

[Sixteenvolt420]

Should I sale my PS4???? It's really just sitting here. The only reason I wanted it was for UFC. It looks cool, and is nice to have but I can honestly say, I'm just not a Gamer anymore. With kids, and work I'm leaning towards it. Decisions x 4!!!! What should I do?

U could always sell the kids, lol.

 

[Wreck]

is there any 3d gaming for ps4 or 3?

 

[FanOfGaming]

is there any 3d gaming for ps4 or 3?

PS3 yes, PS4 I don't think so

 

[Sixteenvolt420]

PS3 yes, PS4 I don't think so

Zen Pinball may be it for 3d for the ps4 so far.

 

[Fr33Dom]

White ps4 delivered! Woohoo! Just updating destiny then I'm off to play it!

 

[Noodles]

White ps4 delivered! Woohoo! Just updating destiny then I'm off to play it!

Enjoy buddy.

 

[Fr33Dom]

Keep getting booted from bungies servers. Game looks like it's gonna be great but they definitely have a server issue. To be expected really. I'll give it a day or so to see if bungie sort it.

 

[Dubliner1]

 

[Xavier]

Sooooo Happy with the white PS4 !!!!!!!! Mixed feelings on the game but no hate

 

[Dubliner1]

I sold my copy of Destiny so knocked another 50 euros off the cost of the white console...by the time I'm finished playing Tomb Raider, The Last of Us and ACIV Black Flag the price will have dropped on Destiny...and the verdict will be out on the game. I'm always suspicious when they don't allow early reviews- regardless of their excuses. Positive reviews at launch can only help sales, right?

 

[AnubisNefer]

I sold my copy of Destiny so knocked another 50 euros off the cost of the white console...by the time I'm finished playing Tomb Raider, The Last of Us and ACIV Black Flag the price will have dropped on Destiny...and the verdict will be out on the game. I'm always suspicious when they don't allow early reviews- regardless of their excuses. Positive reviews at launch can only help sales, right?

Cut them some slack, we are talking about a BUNGIE game!

If border lands meets halo is not your thing, don't buy the game.

But it's a multiplayer experience which is very nice. Missions with 2 over friends, strikes with 6 friends, mp fights.

Its from Bungie, the makers of Halo.

It doesn't get bigger than that and the already sold for more than 500 million.

 

[Xavier]

I sold my copy of Destiny so knocked another 50 euros off the cost of the white console...by the time I'm finished playing Tomb Raider, The Last of Us and ACIV Black Flag the price will have dropped on Destiny...and the verdict will be out on the game. I'm always suspicious when they don't allow early reviews- regardless of their excuses. Positive reviews at launch can only help sales, right?

I should have prob done the same thing because I never played the beta. The WHITE system is SWEET AS HELL! Reminds me of my PS1. The game is ok I know it will have better content later on which will be cool . It is better as multi player with friends rather than solo. I did solo last night and was like meh. But with friends its a bit more enjoyable.

 

[dipzy]

Love mine, came today

Very nice colour, i just wish the white was like the PS3 Slim.
I bought a matt skin for the glossy part of the ps4 and applied it, looks briliant but make the rest of the console look more light greyish. I have yet to see it in natural daylight.
But i may just get a full white matt skin for it to match