Sony reveals PlayStation 4 details
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After months of rumors and speculation, Sony has officially revealed the Playstation 4, featuring a DualShock 4 controller that syncs with a 3D camera, games streamed from a cloud, and the ability to play PS4 games on the Vita
One of the most noticeable features of the new Playstation is the DualShock 4 controller, which blends the basic form of past Playstation controllers with some completely new elements
The main goal Sony stressed with the PS4 was decreasing the time it takes to actually start playing a game once a person has sat down in front of their TV
For all the PS4's advances though, a game console is still only as good as its games, and plenty of developers showed up to Sony's announcement with their latest projects in tow
The Playstation 4 is set to release this "holiday season," though no official pricing has been announced yet
One of the most noticeable features of the new Playstation is the DualShock 4 controller, which blends the basic form of past Playstation controllers with some completely new elements
The controller will also sync to the newly-revealed Playstation 4 Eye, a 3D camera that uses two wide-angle lenses for depth perception
The main feature of the controller Sony pointed out though was the Share button, a dedicated button that activates a number of social functions depending on what you're doing
Many developers focused on the improved graphics capabilities, such as Evolution Studios with its racing title, Driveclub, which models each unique material of every car almost photorealistically
For all the PS4's advances though, a game console is still only as good as its games, and plenty of developers showed up to Sony's announcement with their latest projects in tow
Sony also showed a unique title called Knack, which centers around a creature that grows and shrinks by absorbing or dropping thousands of tiny objects
The main feature of the controller Sony pointed out though was the Share button, a dedicated button that activates a number of social functions depending on what you're doing
Quantic Dream also announced a new game engine aimed at building characters in such detail that even the subtlest emotions could be recreated
The controller will also sync to the newly-revealed PlayStation 4 Eye, a 3D camera that uses two wide-angle lenses for depth perception
The controller will also sync to the newly-revealed PlayStation 4 Eye, a 3D camera that uses two wide-angle lenses for depth perception
Players will use the Eye for motion controls, face recognition, and better precision with the Move controller
Players will use the Eye for motion controls, face recognition, and better precision with the Move controller
Players will use the Eye for motion controls, face recognition, and better precision with the Move controller
The PS4 Eye also incorporates four microphones for distinguishing between different voices and can detect the positions of players in the room using the light bar on the DualShock 4
The PS4 Eye also incorporates four microphones for distinguishing between different voices and can detect the positions of players in the room using the light bar on the DualShock 4
The PS4 Eye also incorporates four microphones for distinguishing between different voices and can detect the positions of players in the room using the light bar on the DualShock 4
In the center is a small touchpad, which allows users to interact with games and other programs much like a tablet or smartphone
One of the most noticeable features of the new Playstation is the DualShock 4 controller, which blends the basic form of past Playstation controllers with some completely new elements
It also includes a headset jack (a mono headset will be bundled with the console), built-in speaker, and a light bar on the front that changes color to designate different players and match on-screen actions
At any time, you can press the Share button to broadcast that you're online, communicate with friends, and watch them play their games live
In the center is a small touchpad, which allows users to interact with games and other programs much like a tablet or smartphone
It also includes a headset jack (a mono headset will be bundled with the console), built-in speaker, and a light bar on the front that changes color to designate different players and match on-screen actions
Article Summary
After months of rumors and speculation, Sony has finally revealed the PlayStation 4 at a special event in New York City – well, details of the console, but not the console itself. The company revealed a wide range of impressive features for the new system, including a DualShock 4 controller that syncs with a 3D camera, games streamed from a cloud service, and the ability to play PS4 games on the PlayStation Vita. Here's everything you need to know about Sony's next gaming console.
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