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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.



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/

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.
 

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UK fellow ninjas, any advice on best deals/discount offers on PS4 games released on the 29th Nov (etc Knack/Kill Zone etc)??
 
My console shipped yesterday! It should arrive early in the AM. Oh yeah!!

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Im still so pissed it wont play 3D blurays.....

It's probably a firmware thing. Or is it ruled out completely?
 
I'm sorry.. but what does that prove. You hate the PS4??


Just like those stooges during every console release that buy the new system by waiting in line and then destroy it in front of everyone standing in line. It serves no purpose.




Also can't wait. Picking mine up in the morning after work! I love it! Got a special 10% off ele purchase for tm's, my employee 10% and my redcard savings 5%, plus I get a 25$ gift card. Woo hoo!
 
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lol I don't think that's why he posted that. I saw that at Kotaku too, I thought it was interesting, at least the way it looked at the bullet passed through the console.
 
I'm sorry.. but what does that prove. You hate the PS4??

No I dont. I swing all three ways with the systems (tho no wii U for now) just wanted to share it. Could not believe someone was already tearing up ps4 already. Im sure he will post something similar next week for MS

lol I don't think that's why he posted that. I saw that at Kotaku too, I thought it was interesting, at least the way it looked at the bullet passed through the console.

Those slow motion cameras are quite interesting . I believe he is the same guy they reported on a few days ago about blowing up 360's with c4 :hilarious: Also he did one with a .50 cal.
 
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I love those slow motion gifs. I wonder what camera is being used, it's pretty impressive the way the ripples move through the surface of the PS4 as the bullet passed by.
 
I love those slow motion gifs. I wonder what camera is being used, it's pretty impressive the way the ripples move through the surface of the PS4 as the bullet passed by.

I actually was watching several of his vids where I came across where it looks like he is using a gopro camera EEK! He uses some other VERY expensive ones but does not state what they are.
Link in spoilers of him comparing GoPro cameras
Normally Im a fan of the slow mo guys they use a variety of expensive cameras





Best buy showing off some ps4's for their midnight launches !Anyone going to a midnight launch?







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Everyone dont forget about the Ps4 Launch event streaming online and on Spike Tv its supposed to start any minute. Some big announcements are supposed to be made.




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