The inevitable is happening. In winter of 2013, Sony plans to release the PlayStation 4. I never really thought a new console would ever even be needed. I mean, how much better can the PlayStation 3 get? Somehow they've found a way by adding several features that allow for a better experience for gamers.
The hardware in the PlayStation 4 is quite impressive. It outmatches most High-End PC's RAM. With better Random Access Memory (RAM) the PlayStation 4 will be able to play faster games, have greater Internet connection speeds, multitask, and not crash as much. All models of the PS4 will also have a large hard drive to allow for more storage of games.
The PlayStation Network will also be getting a face lift with the new console. The network will allow for you to use your real name, rather than a nickname like Buttercheese12. This will allow for more of your friends to find you. The PS4 will also be allowed to link to Facebook and other social media, so more of your friends will be automatically added to your system. A complaint about the PS3 was that only 100 friends could be added to your account. This isn't the case with the new system. With a larger storage drive, more friends will be allowed on your account. PSN (PlayStation Network) will also be more popular and fun. A share button is featured on the controller. This allows players to take a screenshot or video of their game play whenever they want. Then they can save their picture/video or upload it to different social media websites.
The most talked about change on the PS4 though, is it's controller. A headphone/microphone jack is located on the controllers. Each system will come with a headset. A touch pad is also a new feature on the new controllers. It functions as an extra button, as well as has dual-touch input. This will allow for fun, easy games that can be played with friends (like iPad games). A light bar is located on the top of the controller. This indicates different players as well as has some cool uses. Different players are indicated by different colors on the LED light bar. The sensor in the light bar also makes multiplayer gaming much easier. The Console will detect where the controllers are located, and then place those people in the best spot on screen.
There you have it. Those are the changes to the system I noticed. I'm not too hip on the idea of a new console. Mainly because I don't want to have to buy a new one and leave my PS3 in the dust. I never really thought gaming could get much better than it already is, but I guess I was wrong. Sony has figured out a way to make it better, your move Microsoft.
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Honestly, I have never played a video game in my life, but you described everything so I could even understand it. I feel like you could put more humor or more of your opinion into some of your writing on your blogs. But even though you didn't, you still did a really good job! I like how your blog sticks to one specific theme every week!
ReplyDeleteI love how in your blogs you take such a relevant topic and dumb it down enough for me to understand. This is a skill I wish I had!As far as your writing I think you had a very logical transitions and everything seemed to flow. Your word choice was also very intentional. Great piece!
ReplyDeleteI was surprised that I actually understood that whole blog. You did a good job of explaining the techy stuff in a simplistic way so non gamers like me could understand. I think being connected to facebook would be a really cool feature especially because you will be able to play all of your friends. I however am dreading all the pictures and videos that gamers will not put on facebook because of that all too convenient share button. I am sure my brother will "have to have" the PS4 for christmas. I liked the ending. The "your move microsoft" was clever.
ReplyDeleteI kind of look forward to your blogs because they always give a great short description of new technology. Very interesting piece. Maybe a picture of the controller would have helped.
ReplyDeleteI really appreciate your style of blogs! I never know anything about electronics until I read your blog. I'm really interested in the way you present your information! I thought you did a wonderful job! Keep it up:)
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