Hey folks,
Here are the highlights from Sony’s PlayStation event tonight. Probably will have more tomorrow in all the post-announcement buzz.
Enjoy!
Joshua
PlayStation 4:
– PC-like architecture. x86 CPU with an “enhanced PC GPU” for graphics
– 8 GB of RAM
– New Dual Shock 4 controller – more rounded with rubberized grip and “enhanced rumble capabilities”
– Controller has a touchpad on top in the middle, a share button, and a headphone jack.
– Controller also has a stereo camera that can track the 3D position of the controller through a light bar used to identify players.
– Users can download or update games in the background and digital titles are playable even as you download.
– Ability to live-stream your gameplay and friends can even help out by taking over the controller.
– Social network will use real photos of people, real names and mobile apps that let you connect from anywhere.
– Ability to browse video remotely from your phone, tablet, and your PlayStation Vita.
– System will have personalization aspects to learn your likes and dislikes, even downloading content it thinks you like.
– With Gaikai in the PlayStation Store, you can instantly experience anything that you like. Instantly try something, share what you like, and buy.
– Facebook and Ustream will be integrated into the system so you can share content and videos.
– Integration with Hulu Plus, Crunchyroll, Crackle, Netflix, Vudu, Epix, Facebook, Music Unlimited, Amazon Instant Video, CinemaNow, etc.
– Sounds like PS3 titles won’t be natively supported on the PS4, so no backward compatibility.
– Demo after demo of new games for the platform.
– Coming Holiday 2013
What’s Missing from the Presentation?
– Any acknowledgement of a Blu-ray drive or any physical media.
– No pricing.
– No actual pictures of the new device.
Tech News Condensed 
Kirstin Stokes Smith
/ February 20, 2013Reblogged this on MOMmentary on Games and commented:
Cautious optimism. Currently inhaling news & info about Playstation 4.