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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.

 

[Jason Bourne]

http://www.xbowned.com

I actually started laughing out loud at almost 1AM in the house

Thanks for that.

 

[tridon]

http://www.xbowned.com

I clicked the link last night when the sound was off on my computer and thought it was funny, but not hilarious. After reading Jason's comment, I decided to look at it again and was surprised to find the music. Now I can't stop laughing!!!

 

[trinitycorps]

BR- $799,87 - no kidding, that is the price in dollars by the way if you import from amz.com ...oh well...better and cheaper still than to buy here...

 

[cudzndrips]

I have a question about connecting the PS4 to a projector. I understand I can connect it via HDMI for video output but what about the audio. Can I also connect the PS4 to my all-in-one blu-ray system with speakers and use that for the audio through the speakers. Does the PS4 have seperate audio output connectors! Any help would be great guys, this will be my very first console purchase.

 

[Jason Bourne]

I clicked the link last night when the sound was off on my computer and thought it was funny, but not hilarious. After reading Jason's comment, I decided to look at it again and was surprised to find the music. Now I can't stop laughing!!!

Hahah, yeah the music certainly makes it.

---------- Post added at 11:43 AM ---------- Previous post was at 11:37 AM ----------

I have a question about connecting the PS4 to a projector. I understand I can connect it via HDMI for video output but what about the audio. Can I also connect the PS4 to my all-in-one blu-ray system with speakers and use that for the audio through the speakers. Does the PS4 have seperate audio output connectors! Any help would be great guys, this will be my very first console purchase.

Does your all in one blu-ray system act as a receiver at all? In other words do you have a "HDMI IN" port AND a "HDMI OUT" port on the back of it?

^^^ If you do your all set. Its how I have my PS3 running with my surround and projector. No other connections need to be made. If however your all in one blu-ray system cannot act as a receiver or hub of sorts.... what you will have to do is run a hdmi cable from the PS4 to your projector and a "optical cable" from the PS4 to your all in one blu-ray system.

The PS4 has two connections on the back and thats all you can use. Here is a pic of the back of a PS4:

http://www.psnation.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/PS4-Back.jpg

Hope this helps.

 

[Sixteenvolt420]

PS4 Icon:

 

[cudzndrips]

Yeh my blu-ray system has 2 x hdmi inputs and 1 x hdmi output. The output is connected to my projector, so I guess I'll just need to connect the ps4 to one of the hdmi inputs which are both 3D ready too. To get the 5.1 sound I guess I also need to connect an optical cable too? Cheers for your guidance.

 

[Jason Bourne]

Yeh my blu-ray system has 2 x hdmi inputs and 1 x hdmi output. The output is connected to my projector, so I guess I'll just need to connect the ps4 to one of the hdmi inputs which are both 3D ready too. To get the 5.1 sound I guess I also need to connect an optical cable too? Cheers for your guidance.

In that case your going to run the 1 HDMI cable from your PS4 in to your blu-ray system and the 1 HDMI cable out from your blu-ray system to your projector. That will give you both sound and picture. No need for optical cable.

 

[Sixteenvolt420]

In that case your going to run the 1 HDMI cable from your PS4 in to your blu-ray system and the 1 HDMI cable out from your blu-ray system to your projector. That will give you both sound and picture. No need for optical cable.

Replace the word projector, with tv, and that's how i have my PS3 wired currently.

 

[cooey]

Does anyone know if UK store John Lewis still sell games consoles?

 

[Kurgen1975]

Does anyone know if UK store John Lewis still sell games consoles?

The online store does, not sure about instore, might vary by location

 

[cooey]

Will have to see if my local will be then as I can get 15% off the price

 

[Noodles]

From a post on Cheap Ass Gamer.com:

Release dates seem to vary, but so far they all point to November...

 

[Sixteenvolt420]

I've seen rumors as well saying that Sony may try to release at the end of October, but not say anything until it gets closer. Who knows, it's all speculation for now. The sooner the better, imo.

 

[Horhay]

I keep seeing November release date everywhere, I don't mind that date though. Gives me time to save enough for a few games.

 

[Sixteenvolt420]

I keep seeing November release date everywhere, I don't mind that date though. Gives me time to save enough for a few games.

For me anytime in October or November, is fine. I work alot of overtime at work during the summer and fall, so it doesn't take long for me to have the mula to pay for it. I of course put pretty much everything i buy on my Amazon.com Credit Card, and earn free stuff every month and pay it off every month, so i don't pay any interest on it.

 

[Horhay]

I am on salary so overtime is almost like a foreign language to me

 

[Sixteenvolt420]

I am on salary so overtime is almost like a foreign language to me

Yeah, i end up making more hourly than the assistant super at my job does, because of how many hours he has to spend there.

 

[Outlaw1986]

Pre ordered one from target with 5% off and I got a 2 year warranty tho in case there any problems with launch units.

 

[adrenaline78]

Pre ordered one from target with 5% off and I got a 2 year warranty tho in case there any problems with launch units.

I will be pre-ordering from Target too(got one from amazon already). The extra 5% and my 10% emp disc will basically = a free game.