PlayStation 4 (PS4) is a video game you all know about it, console from Sony Computer Entertainment. Announced as the successor to PlayStation3 during a press conference on February 20, 2013, it was launched on November 15, 2013, in North America, and will be launched on November 29, 2013, in Europe and Australia.
The PlayStation 4 is now available in the United States. Sony streamed its lavish New York launch, using the hour prior to midnight to divert attention away from the console’s slim launch line-up and focus on big names and exclusives to come. Gametrailers‘ Geoff Keighley presided as new game detail were announced, trailers were debuted, and developers were interviewed on stage about their upcoming games.
The PlayStation 4′s beautiful graphics, blazing interface, and near-perfect controller make it a worthy successor to the PS3, but it would be wise to wait for more titles and features before you buy.
Features:
PlayStation 4 will feature a simpler AMD processor, in hopes of attracting a broader range of developers and support for the system. Sony intends more focus on social game play, incorporating a “share” button on the new controller and enabling a view of in-game play streamed live from friends PlayStation App, designed to enhance gameplay by utilizing mobile technology such as Smartphones and Tablets as a Second screen; and PlayStation Vita’s design for playing a majority of PlayStation 4 games through wireless Remote Play.
Technology:
PlayStation 4 will use a processor developed by AMD in cooperation with Sony. It will combine a central processing unit (CPU) and graphics processing unit (GPU), as well as other components such as a memory controller and video decoder. The CPU consists of two quad-core jaguar modules totaling 8 x86-64 cores. The GPU consists of 18 compute units to produce a theoretical peak performance of 1.84 TFLOPS. The system’s GDDR5 memory is capable of running at a maximum clock frequency of 2.75 GHz (5500 MT/s) and has a maximum memory bandwidth of 176 GB/s. The console will contain 8 GB of GDDR5 memory, 16 times the amount of RAM found in the PS3 and is expected to give the console considerable longevity. It also includes secondary custom chips that handle tasks associated with downloading, uploading, and social gameplay. These tasks can be handled seamlessly in the background during gameplay or while the system is in sleep mode. The console also contains an audio module, which can support in-game chat as well as “a very large number” of audio streams for use in-game
Software And Services:
PlayStation 4 runs an operating system called “Orbis OS”; prototypes ran on the FreeBSD operating system. The final version runs on the FreeBSD kernel. Although the console does not require an Internet connection to function, it would provide “richer” functionality when it is connected to the internet. PlayStation Network (PSN) allows users to access a variety of online services, including PlayStation Store, and the Music Unlimited and Video Unlimited subscription services. Customers can browse titles and stream games via Gaikai to demo them almost instantaneously. Online multiplayer access requires a subscription to PlayStation Plus, a policy new to PlayStation consoles as of this generation, but free-to-play titles such as DC Universe Online, PlanetSide 2 and Warframeis playable without a subscription.
PlayStation 4 does not support playing audio CDs, MP3 files, or from DLNA servers.
Social Features:
The DualShock 4 controller includes a “share” button, allowing the player to cycle through the last 15 minutes of gameplay to select a screenshot or video clip appropriate for sharing. Media is uploaded seamlessly from the console to other PSN users or social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter.
Gamers can browse live video of titles their friends are playing through the PS4 interface, with cross-game camera and microphone inputs, spectate or assist in their game to help them overcome difficult obstacles, and broadcast live video of one’s own gameplay via public services Twitch and Ustream, allowing friends to view and comment on them from other web browsers and devices.
Good About:
The PlayStation 4 serves up dazzling graphics, runs on a simplified and logical interface, and boasts a fantastic controller. It’s also $100 cheaper than rival Xbox One and has the upper hand on indie and day one digital-only offerings.
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