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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.

 

[Noodles]

A specially-composed compilation of PlayStation's greatest and most memorable music themes to celebrate the 20th Anniversary! How many can you recognise?

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[dboy99]

I'd be all over it if I didn't already have a PS4. Hope you manage to get one though dude!


Enjoy! Yeah, time sure does fly... didn't realise until now that I must have been 8 when I got the PS1 for Xmas.

Thanks for the add on PSN the other day by the way.

No problem on the add, i knew i was getting the ps4 so i went on an adding spree.

I was 7 when it dropped, and I didn't even know about it until my step dad moved in. Then i fell in love after playing MGS1.The good old days of long weekend with MGS and Resident evil.Those were the days.But then again, MGs and Resident evil games are coming out on the ps4 soon, so some things don't change.

 

[dipzy]

i hope the announce the ps4 special edition soon, the wait is killing me

 

[Noodles]

i hope the announce the ps4 special edition soon, the wait is killing me

People in the US can currently pre-order from here (if you can get the link to load), but there's a very limited amount apparently. Not sure when it'll be available to buy in Europe/UK.

 

[dipzy]

i got one!!!!! WAAAAAHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!

 

[tridon]

i got one!!!!! WAAAAAHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!

Did you have a good time staring at the white "Internal Server Error" screen?

 

[dipzy]

Did you have a good time staring at the white "Internal Server Error" screen?

oh yes i had lots of it. Had it in my cart but it never go through at all at paypal payment stage. But i didnt give up and eventually got one

 

[dboy99]

oh yes i had lots of it. Had it in my cart but it never go through at all at paypal payment stage. But i didnt give up and eventually got one

I can only imagine your face when you finally got one

 

[Paperinukke]

If you guys still haven't, remember to download your free Plants vs. Zombies on PS4 Mirror's Edge PS3 and Need for Speed: Most Wanted PS Vita are also free.

 

[dipzy]

I can only imagine your face when you finally got one

it was that followed by

Just finished downloading Need for Speed Most Wanted for PS Vita, next on to Mirrors Edge for PS3

 

[Sixteenvolt420]

Don't waste your money on Tetris on the PS4. This is just sad, Ubisoft just continues to go down the toilet.

http://www.ign.com/videos/2014/12/17/what-the-heck-is-wrong-with-tetris-ps4

 

[Scary Hair]

U.K Ninjas

Argos PS4 BLACK OR WHITE with :- Drive Crew , Little Big Planet 3 , Minecraft AND Lego Batman 3 £349.99 til Dec 24th . Saving £152 . On idevidual prices Hope this works if not you will get great Yorkshire Puds

http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Searc...y:videogamesandconsoles:ps4:banner:0:promops4

 

[pdbluray]

Don't waste your money on Tetris on the PS4. This is just sad, Ubisoft just continues to go down the toilet.

http://www.ign.com/videos/2014/12/17/what-the-heck-is-wrong-with-tetris-ps4

Ubi have gotten to big for there boots ATM.

 

[Sixteenvolt420]

Sony Computer Entertainment CEO Andrew House has told Reuters that the PlayStation 4 is facing shortages in Europe for the second holiday in a row, due to the high demand.

"If I look at Europe I think it is potentially, for the second year running, going to be quite inventory challenged," said House. "I'm not going to say you won't be able to find a PlayStation 4. I think it's going to be kind of hand to mouth in terms of that market."

House added that sales have been slow in Japan, as more and more people are moving toward mobile gaming.

 

[dipzy]

Massive grin on my face this week

Received this email from Game.co.uk:

PlayStation 4 20th Anniversary Edition Console‏

18/12/2014

Hi

Congratulations!

We are very happy to inform you that your entry for the very special PlayStation 4 20th Anniversary Edition Console has been successful and you are one of the lucky 100 to be able to purchase a console.

Just stand by and a member of our Customer Services team will contact you directly over the next 48 hours to confirm the details of the order and how to complete the purchase.

Congratulations, there are only 12,300 of these consoles worldwide.

We hope you enjoy your new console.

The Team

GAME.co.uk



Console should be here next Tuesday as it was dispatched today

 

[Noodles]

@dipzy Congrats mate... I couldn't think of a better Xmas present. Enjoy!

 

[dipzy]

@dipzy Congrats mate... I couldn't think of a better Xmas present. Enjoy!

thanks buddy, quite hard to believe still even though its updated on my game account. Merry Christmas indeed

 

[Scary Hair]

@dipzy

One thing is for sure it will have one hell of a home. So SO pleased for you your posts are BUZZING just like you must be. WELL DONE FLOWER .

 

[Sixteenvolt420]

@dipzy

Congrats!! I originally tried to get one to keep, but at the prices they are going for, i'd have to sell it, if i would've been able to get one.

 

[dipzy]

@dipzy

One thing is for sure it will have one hell of a home. So SO pleased for you your posts are BUZZING just like you must be. WELL DONE FLOWER .

@dipzy

Congrats!! I originally tried to get one to keep, but at the prices they are going for, i'd have to sell it, if i would've been able to get one.

Thanks guys

Yup still buzzing, just waiting for it to arrive.
Not sure if i want to open it, the box looks so nice sealed. Might have to put in my display cabinet

Will post pic of when it arrives