Design: Sony did reveal that the insides of the PS4 will essentially be a "supercharged PC," much like an Xbox. That's a big departure from the old and idiosyncratic PlayStation design and should make it easier for developers to create games.
The Hardware Specs: The PS4 will feature an X86 CPU,
enhanced PC GPU, 8GB unified memory, local HD and GDDR 5 system memory. What
that means in layman’s terms is that the PS4 will be significantly more
powerful than the PS3.
PlayStation 4 Eye: What's really grabbing though is
the development of the PlayStation 4 Eye, a newly developed camera system that
utilizes two high-sensitivity cameras equipped with wide-angle lenses and
85-degree diagonal angle views.
Controller: The new PlayStation’s controller
resembles that of the PlayStation 3, but adds a touchpad, motion control and a
"share" button. The Japanese electronics giant said the console will
be part of a new ecosystem focused on hardware, software and "the fastest,
most powerful gaming network".
Social As a Priority: There were rumors that Sony would
pursue a significant social infrastructure in the PS4, and they were right. It
appears to have been built from the ground up with social in mind, integrating
real-world identification, Facebook and dynamic real-time sharing. Players will
be able to not just quickly cut clips of recent gameplay footage, but stream
live game sessions to friends, thanks to Sony’s dealings with Ustream.
Remote Play: Another good feature is the
remote play between the PS4 and PlayStation Vita. Sony leapfrogged one of the
competing Wii U’s selling points: the ability to take a full-fledged console
game off the television and onto a mobile device. Utilizing Gaikai’s streaming
software, the PS4 will act as a server, and the Vita as a client.
The
PlayStation 4 will be Sony Corp.’s first major game console since the
PlayStation 3 went on sale in 2006.
Release Date: There’s confirmation that the PS4
will launch this year. But whether that means October or December remains to be
seen.
The
company hopes the super-charged PS4 will help it retake the top spot among
console makers and prove its relevance in the changing games market. And
frankly speaking, it sounds like the upcoming PS4 is not backwards when
competing with any previous PlayStation consoles, I will keep you informed when
news occurs.
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