The Official PS4 Thread - Part 1

[UnionJack]

I have too many trophies on my account to make a new one. My PSN name is a record of my history. Not only the games I played but all my purchases. I can't abandon it bc if that

When I changed mine I just picked something I use alot and not a username.
It looks a little more mature than what it was.

 

[X-Ray]

On the PS3 it's just for the primary but the free games I get and other content I've downloaded can be accessed by other accounts on the console. My cousins love to come over just to play Little Big Planet and Ratchet and sometimes play online.

I hope that won't be the case for PS4.

 

[Nathan]

I just want to be able to play online on all accounts on my console, when I purchase Plus with one. That way, I'd purchase Plus for my UK account, to get all the good deals and uncut games, but stick with my Primary German account, just to play online.

 

[Donut]

Anyone preorder from Amazon? You may want to check the PS4 page to see if you got a launch console. Theres two versions listed now, Launch and Standard. Both the same but what differs is that launch is guaranteed to release day delivery and standard wont be delivered until later. Clicking on the standard or launch button should tell you which one you preordered

That was not there when I pre ordered mine & I thankfully have the launch edition as my order

 

[The Squirrel]

I have too many trophies on my account to make a new one. My PSN name is a record of my history. Not only the games I played but all my purchases. I can't abandon it bc if that

Eh, I couldn't care less about my trophy count, especially on a new system. And my purchases would only be good on the PS3 anyways. So having a new, separate PS4 account doesn't seem like a big deal to me personally.

 

[StrainedEyes]

Marcus Beer ‏@AnnoyedGamer
The Dualshock 4 controller feels really solid. Very responsive. The redesigned L2 & R2 buttons work really well.
#PS4 #e32013

Marcus Beer ‏@AnnoyedGamer
“@Linko64: @AnnoyedGamer Does it feel heavier than the PS3 pad? my one gripe with PS3 was how light and hollow it felt”
Yes. Really solid.

Marcus Beer ‏@AnnoyedGamer
Dualshock 4 feels as comfortable as the 360 controller. DS3 felt like I might break it if I pressed too hard.
Didn't get to use touchpad.

Marcus Beer ‏@AnnoyedGamer
The base of the L2 & R2 buttons on the #dualshock4 have an outward curve to prevent finger slip. Feels trigger-esque.

All good things.

 

[StrainedEyes]

Anyone preorder from Amazon? You may want to check the PS4 page to see if you got a launch console. Theres two versions listed now, Launch and Standard. Both the same but what differs is that launch is guaranteed to release day delivery and standard wont be delivered until later. Clicking on the standard or launch button should tell you which one you preordered

Launch for me.

The Xbox One page isn't displaying anything about being out of stock, so I guess there's still some available.

 

[X Knight]

so did I read correctly??

one PS+ account will work for all accounts on a console and not just on one account??

 

[Spideyfan93]

Just preordered from Best Buy, $25 down!

Last time I started an era with Sony was the PS2 way back when...weird feeling. Feel sorry for Microsoft, but they'll correct their mistakes down the road.

 

[Fading]

After I saw you guys say pre-order PS4's were sold out at Amazon, I googled it. PS4's are sold out on Amazon, and Newegg as well. I'll be waiting about 6 months like I usually do for a new console (enough time for more titles to trickle in, and hardware kinks to be made known). For the rest of you wanting to pre-order, it looks like a diminishing supply, so you might wanna hurry a little.


X1 was leading in launch day edition pre orders before E3, now look at Amazon's sales.

http://www.amazon.com/best-sellers-video-games/zgbs/videogames/ref=pd_dp_ts_vg_1

1) PS4 Launch Edition
2) Xbox One Day One Edition
3) PS4 Standard Edition
4) The Last of us (PS4 game)
5) Xbox One Standard Edition
6) Dual Shock 4 Controller
7) The Maw (game code)
8) Watchdogs (PS4)
9) Dynasty Dusk (digital download)
10) Animal Crossing (3DS)
11) Garshasp (Download)
12) PSN $20 card
13) The Curse of Nordic Cove (download)
14) Killzone Shadowfall (PS4)
15) PS4 Camera
16) Farcry 3 (360)
17) Battlefield 4 (PS4)
18) KH HD 1.5 Remix (PS3)
19) Farcry 3 (PS3)
20) Second Son (PS4)


Atleast on Amazon, E3 did Sony some good.

 

[StrainedEyes]

so did I read correctly??

one PS+ account will work for all accounts on a console and not just on one account??

That's what they are saying. The way PS+ works on PS3 is that the main account can do all the buying/downloading and then any other account on the system has access to those games. I assume it will be something similar.

They haven't detailed it too much though, like if multiplayer will carry over to all the system accounts or not.

 

[X Knight]

eh. I think I'm going to wait till Holiday 2014 before picking up a PS4.

Dragon Age 3 doesn't come out till Fall 2014 and who knows when FF XV will come out ( hopefully by next year.....lol ). and those are the 2 games I'm looking forward to.

unless Sony shows some more compelling launch titles, I think I'm going to wait.

 

[Donut]

So do PS3 user names carry over ?

 

[eternalinferno]

Anyone preorder from Amazon? You may want to check the PS4 page to see if you got a launch console. Theres two versions listed now, Launch and Standard. Both the same but what differs is that launch is guaranteed to release day delivery and standard wont be delivered until later. Clicking on the standard or launch button should tell you which one you preordered

Wait so since I preordered the launch version should I still pay the extra few bucks for 2 day shipping? Would it make a difference from standard shipping?

 

[X Knight]

That's what they are saying. The way PS+ works on PS3 is that the main account can do all the buying/downloading and then any other account on the system has access to those games. I assume it will be something similar.

They haven't detailed it too much though, like if multiplayer will carry over to all the system accounts or not.

ah, thanks.

hopefully they will clarify this further. it would also be nice if you could change your username for a fee, too, like you can with XBOX.

I'd also like them to detail more about the internet browsing experience, Youtube, and other "media apps" and whether or not we need to pay for PS+ for those, too.

 

[Nathan]

eh. I think I'm going to wait till Holiday 2014 before picking up a PS4.

Dragon Age 3 doesn't come out till Fall 2014 and who knows when FF XV will come out ( hopefully by next year.....lol ). and those are the 2 games I'm looking forward to.

unless Sony shows some more compelling launch titles, I think I'm going to wait.

I'll do the same. But I'll wait for a great bundle. I hope they will offer a console packed with either DA3 or FFXV, when they come out.

 

[X Knight]

I'll do the same. But I'll wait for a great bundle. I hope they will offer a console packed with either DA3 or FFXV, when they come out.

I could see maybe FFXV.

but since it's not PS exclusive anymore, would they do that??

don't they usually bundle their own 1st party titles, or exclusive games?

 

[StrainedEyes]

I'd also like them to detail more about the internet browsing experience, Youtube, and other "media apps" and whether or not we need to pay for PS+ for those, too.

They have said that media apps like Netflix do not require Plus.

 

[Fading]

They announced a GTA 5 bundle, so a FFXV bundle is definitely in the realm of possibility.

 

[UnionJack]

It would be nice if they could get a Sky contract as I don't want to keep using my XBox to watch tv.

 

[StrainedEyes]

PlayStation Plus price not changing, video services don't require Plus

The price of the PlayStation Plus service won't see any increase with the changes coming to the service with the PS4 launch. SCE America VP of Publisher & Developer Relations Adam Boyes confirmed to Joystiq during a roundtable that the price will remain $50 in North America. Boyes also said "all video services [on the PS4] will be outside of Plus."

Furthermore, free-to-play games won't require PlayStation Plus for online multiplayer. During a separate rountable Joystiq was present at, Sony Worldwide Studios President Shuhei said, "As far as free-to-play games are concerned, it's the publisher's decision whether they put it inside or outside of PS Plus."

The news follows confirmation that a PlayStation Plus subscription is required for online multiplayer on the PS4. Existing PS Plus subscriptions will extend onto the console's line-up when it launches this holiday.

Link

 

[X Knight]

They have said that media apps like Netflix do not require Plus.

ah cool!

would internet browsing be considered a media app?

I also hope they let you use a wireless keyboard/mouse with the PS4, especially to browse the net.

I recently got a wireless keyboard ( with built in touchpad ) and I use it to browse the net on PS3 and it really makes it much easier.

 

[TX85]

Link

Awesome news right there!

 

[Havok83]

I could see maybe FFXV.

but since it's not PS exclusive anymore, would they do that??

don't they usually bundle their own 1st party titles, or exclusive games?

the PS3 I just bought last fall came with Assassins Creed 3. Sony partners up with 3rd parties all the time to create different bundles.

 

[Two-Face]

I don't know what bundle I Want with PS4. My PS3 was FIFA 10 bundle. I want Uncharted 4 this time but I guess I have to wait.. That's why I haven't pre-ordered.