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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.

 

[cooey]

I've got a feeling it may arrive in form of a Birthday/Xmas present

 

[darczap]

I was in a mall yesterday and there was a small crowd in the front of Gamestop checking out the PS4. Looks amazing! FIFA looked so real.

All I know is I'm off Friday and the UPS man better deliver my PS4 early. Can't wait!

 

[Horhay]

Too bad there's no PES 14 on PS4. Looks like I am going to have to stick to PS3 to get my football fix, because FIFA is terrible this year. Graphics alone aren't enough.

 

[Lukesablade]

Too bad there's no PES 14 on PS4. Looks like I am going to have to stick to PS3 to get my football fix, because FIFA is terrible this year. Graphics alone aren't enough.

Have you had ago on fifa 14 on ps4?if you haven't give it ago,i thought it was great.

 

[Horhay]

Have you had ago on fifa 14 on ps4?if you haven't give it ago,i thought it was great.

Yup, the gameplay hasn't changed from PS3 to PS4. The visuals did, but again I am more of a gameplay guy than visuals guy. So yeah FIFA is terrible in comparison. Looks pretty amazing, but that's not enough.

 

[Che]

Been telling him the same thing for years, but he needs a slam dunk button and a shooting button...

Does he know he can shoot with buttons in 2K? You don't have to use shot stick.

Seriously NBA Live has been a joke for 10 years. 2K is the only basketball game worth playing. NBA may as well "Madden" the franchise. On a similar note, I am finally breaking down and giving Madden a chance this year on PS4. Haven't bought a Madden since PS2 came out. 2K football has always been a better sim football game IMO. Even the run/pass blocking on 2K8 is still better than Madden. Every year I play Madden I SMH at the blocking. The most important part of football and its the weakest part of their game.

 

[Horhay]

Does he know he can shoot with buttons in 2K? You don't have to use shot stick.

Seriously NBA Live has been a joke for 10 years. 2K is the only basketball game worth playing. NBA may as well "Madden" the franchise. On a similar note, I am finally breaking down and giving Madden a chance this year on PS4. Haven't bought a Madden since PS2 came out. 2K football has always been a better sim football game IMO. Even the run/pass blocking on 2K8 is still better than Madden. Every year I play Madden I SMH at the blocking. The most important part of football and its the weakest part of their game.

I agree, but John needs a individual dunk and shooting button, which I believe Live has.

I switched to NBA 2K since 07 and never looked back. I like to dunk with the stick and jumpshoot with the square button this combo works quite well. After years of playing 2K I just couldn't do shoot/dunk with two different buttons.

 

[Sixteenvolt420]

The only sports ganme i'm sad about not being on PS4 is NHL 14.

 

[Horhay]

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[taylorlarose]

What's he point of playing on a Gameboy when you're sitting in front of the tv?

 

[greenwolfe7]

What's he point of playing on a Gameboy when you're sitting in front of the tv?

Gameboy cant connect to tv? Or maybe he doesnt want to play a game on the tv. Or maybe he wants to watch something while he plays. If its an rpg could be long wait times or conversations hes been through before. Several reasons to do this really why do ppl use computers or cell phines while they watch tv? Same principle. Also being remote play he could move to his bed and play. And its also possible he just wanted to test it. Honestly i absolutely adore the second screen on the wii u. Remote play will by far be one of my and others most used features once they get a taste of it. Its really awesome.

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[taylorlarose]

What this vine is doing is like watching Netflix on your iPad, while watching the same show, at the same time, on your tv. Also if you have a good tv, you can connect tablets and phones to them.

Gameboy cant connect to tv? Or maybe he doesnt want to play a game on the tv. Or maybe he wants to watch something while he plays. If its an rpg could be long wait times or conversations hes been through before. Several reasons to do this really why do ppl use computers or cell phines while they watch tv? Same principle.

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[greenwolfe7]

What this vine is doing is like watching Netflix on your iPad, while watching the same show, at the same time, on your tv. Also if you have a good tv, you can connect tablets and phones to them.

Yeah i plan to do the same to test lag input also. Which appears to be what he is doing also the ps4 has second screen functionality showing different items on both the vita and the tv. What he is doing is demoing the remote play feature which appears to be incredible accurate.(all the ps4 is doing is charging the vita not playing through the cable that speed is over wifi... Which is even more incredible...)

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[rawrosaur12345]

When I get my PS4 I plan on using the hell out of remote play with the Vita. Only problem is...



I don't have a Vita Probably gonna get one though, maybe if there is a good sale on BF.

 

[darczap]

Anyone know if all the new PS4 games will be available to order tomorrow at Target? I noticed that some of the games are being released Friday. I'm wondering if those could be preordered tomorrow for the B2G1 deal.

 

[Horhay]

That's probably just a demo run. Probably not doing that all the time.

 

[taylorlarose]

I was at my Best Buy today (the 11th) and even though the pre-order cards said the games were being released on the 15th, there was a sign that said almost all of the launch titles were being released tomorrow (12th).
The good ones like Killzone and Battlefield 4 were along them.

Long story short, maybe US Targets will release them on the 12th as well?

Anyone know if all the new PS4 games will be available to order tomorrow at Target? I noticed that some of the games are being released Friday. I'm wondering if those could be preordered tomorrow for the B2G1 deal.

 

[Horhay]

I was always under the impression that games were out on the 12th, no? amazon shipped my games today and they are scheduled for delivery tomorrow.

 

[cooey]

Think I might have to pick up a Vita now

The more closer we get to release, the more and more excited I'm getting about getting my PS4 for Xmas!

 

[extrafuzzyllama]

Any ideas when they will be back in stock? I regret not preordering one