Sony's PS4 Megathread (02/20/2013)

[Anybody]

There's nothing wrong with a little curiosity.

it will murder felines

[Ad Bot]

[MegaScientifical]

So I missed most/all of this. I skimmed over the past pages since the stream, but basically: Did they show the actual console? What are the specs they've revealed so far? It is built to livestream natively? What's so special about some games? Well really, just a summary of everything that's went on, really.

[Dodger]

The cloud thing sounds interesting, I don't think Facebook streaming should be a primary advertised feature. I think Sony should start making some more good exclusive games.

[Flush535]

I missed the stream, were there any pictures of it?

[heedicalking]

[Nasoa]

disappointing, if the new xbox turns out to be like this and the WiiU, Valve is poised to conquer the industry

[Tomcat]

disappointing, if the new xbox turns out to be like this and the WiiU, Valve is poised to conquer the industry

Ironically they're appealing to the younger generations, so valve is going to be the one losing out.

[tails]

I don't think nintendo has to compete with microsoft and sony, They have their own huge market on their first party.

I think it's mostly agreed that the wiiu will be a gamecube this time.

[MegaScientifical]

So I missed most/all of this. I skimmed over the past pages since the stream, but basically: Did they show the actual console? What are the specs they've revealed so far? It is built to livestream natively? What's so special about some games? Well really, just a summary of everything that's went on, really.

So could anyone summarize what we know?

[Blastdown]

So could anyone summarize what we know?

images and someones break down

11:00PM - /r/all is coming, brace yourselves! Also that stream thing is starting!
11:01PM - PS Vita XL+ announced.
11:08PM - PLAYSTATION VITA'S POTENTIAL IS BEING UNLEASHED... later.
11:09PM - PLAYSTATION 4 ANNOUNCED AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
11:16PM - x86 CPU, enhanced PC GPU confirmed, 8GB OF UNIFIED RAM
11:17PM - DualShock 4 confirmed, has a light strip, share button, new sticks, triggers.
11:19PM - GDDR5 for system memory, hardware accelerated physics
11:22PM - Knack game announced.
11:25PM - Dedicated video recording hardware, seamless recording possible.
11:25PM - New system UI, screenshot
11:33PM - Dedicated gaming social network announced from the Gaikai dude. Includes live video broadcasting from console. Spectating, comments/trash talks from friends in an in game overlay, guides. ALLOWS FRIENDS TO PLAY YOUR GAME FOR YOU IF YOU GET STUCK
11:36PM - Remote play with PS Vita announced. Can seamlessly switch from playing on a console to playing on a Vita.
11:38PM - PS4 acts as a local server for streaming video games with low latency.
11:40PM - PlayStation Cloud Service = every PlayStation game on every platform via streaming tech.
11:41PM - "It just works!"
11:48PM - KILLZONE game announced.
11:56PM - DRIVECLUB announced. Team based racing.
00:07AM - Infamous sequel, Second Son, announced. Super hero game.
00:07-00:28AM - Got a bit distracted, The Witness from Johnathan Blow is coming to PS4, along with a PS Move game where you create things.
00:28AM - CAPCOM announces Panta Rhei engine for next generation consoles, announces "deep down" (working title) game using it.
00:36AM - Square Enix shows Final Fantasy Agni's Philosophy trailer
00:43AM - Ubisoft talks more about WATCH_DOGS, shows all new gameplay set during daytime Chicago.
00:52AM - Oh stuff, Activision-Blizzard announced a "strategic-partnership" with Sony, announces DIABLO 3 FOR THE PS4!
00:57AM - Activision-Blizzard talks about Bungie's DESTINY on the PS4 and demonstrates some in-game footage.
01:00AM - PS4 release window announced: Holiday 2013. The event is now over, time for hype!

[Cybersix]

well when you think of activision you think of cod, admit it

I think of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater

[MegaScientifical]

I heard it isn't backward compatible at all, but I assume that it works with PlayStation Network's digital ports?

[Blastdown]

I heard it isn't backward compatible at all, but I assume that it works with PlayStation Network's digital ports?

they're basically going to use their new cloud service to stream them somehow

[MegaScientifical]

So you have to rebuy your library, unless it is on PlayStation Network, or either way?

[Nickelob Ultra]

So basically it's a new playstation with much nicer enhanced software features like built in streaming and social media functions (as if anyone even uses those), and then some regular semi-aged CPU/GPU with 8GB of RAM.

The only redeeming factor for the hardware is 8GB of RAM for me, honestly.  I know the hardware will be super optimized for PS4 games but really how long until that boundary is broken considering game engines are already far beyond current-gen hardware.