The Official PS4 Thread

[X Knight]

there better be a very generous upgrade offer if we have to buy a new PS4.

 

[XtremelyBaneful]

I really hope it happens. These current consoles can do with a boost. Tech moves too fast nowadays for things to only be upgraded every 8 years.

Last generation lasted 7 years. In 2007, we got gears of war, bioshock, mass effect, halo, and uncharted. In 2008, we got metal gear solid 4, gta 4, and littlebigplanet. In 2009, we got prototype, killzone 2, and uncharted 2. In 2010, we got halo reach, mass effect 2, god of war 3, and gran turismo 5. In 2011, we got skyrim, uncharted 3, gears of war 2 (I think). In 2012, we got mass effect 3, halo 4. In 2013, we got bioshock infinite, tlou, and gta5.

and that was all on hardware from 2005 and 2006. these consoles do not need a boost. this iteration crap is going to fragment the hell out of the console community and market

 

[Iceman]

This time the tech is nowhere near what it was last time (for the respective times the machines came out). The new consoles were behind middle of the range pcs at launch. Imagine where they'll be at the end of a 7/8 year generation! Even the last console generation started looking old in 2011 for anyone who played Battlefield 3 on a 360/PS3 and then a pc. Anyway it's not like this is going to launch tomorrow.

 

[Benstamania]

It still seems odd to cheer this. It's like people who buy iPhone everytime a new one comes out.. Even tho it's the same ****** phone with a slightly faster camera.

From what I read.. I'm less worried.. As it does seem to ONLY give the option to play in 4K.. But if they ever NN3DS it.. And certain games won't be able to run on my old "******" ps4.. I'm going to be irate.

 

[Tron Bonne]

It still seems odd to cheer this. It's like people who buy iPhone everytime a new one comes out.. Even tho it's the same ****** phone with a slightly faster camera.

From what I read.. I'm less worried.. As it does seem to ONLY give the option to play in 4K.. But if they ever NN3DS it.. And certain games won't be able to run on my old "******" ps4.. I'm going to be irate.

The article I posted specifically said it would have beefier hardware capable of doing more, not just outputting in 4K.

 

[SpideyVille]

Anyone have experience with PS4 skins? I'm thinking of getting a white one since I always wanted a white console, but they don't have one in the US, aside from the original Destiny version that is extremely overpriced on Amazon.

 

[XtremelyBaneful]

This time the tech is nowhere near what it was last time (for the respective times the machines came out). The new consoles were behind middle of the range pcs at launch. Imagine where they'll be at the end of a 7/8 year generation! Even the last console generation started looking old in 2011 for anyone who played Battlefield 3 on a 360/PS3 and then a pc. Anyway it's not like this is going to launch tomorrow.

It's been two years and we've had many great games already. I for one will be perfectly fine with them supporting this hardware for another 5 years, tbh. I liked that last generation was long.

It still seems odd to cheer this. It's like people who buy iPhone everytime a new one comes out.. Even tho it's the same ****** phone with a slightly faster camera.

From what I read.. I'm less worried.. As it does seem to ONLY give the option to play in 4K.. But if they ever NN3DS it.. And certain games won't be able to run on my old "******" ps4.. I'm going to be irate.

And you should be. I sure as hell am not happy about this

 

[SolarTiger]

This gen hopefully lasts at the very least 5 years.

 

[Havok83]

Bully and Manhunt are on the UK store

http://m.ign.com/articles/2016/03/22/rockstar-classics-bully-and-manhunt-arrive-on-ps4

 

[Tron Bonne]

They're also both now available on NA store. Bully is great, Manhunt is...not.

 

[zenith16]

Two articles from the same place



PlayStation 3, PS Vita, PlayStation 4
Attack on Titan game’s March 24 update detailed
Published 1 hour ago. 7 comments.

Four-player online co-op, titan models, and more.

Koei Tecmo has detailed the previously announced March 24 update to its Attack on Titan game, which adds four-player online co-op, titan model decorations for your camp, a “Hard” difficulty mode, and more.




Get the information below.

• “Outside the Wall Investigation Mode” online co-op play added – Up to four players on the same hardware can play together online.
• Titan models added – You can now decorate your camp, where you prepare before heading out to the battlefield, with models of the titans you have defeated. In “Online Camp,” the models can act as a way of showcasing your battle history.
• Soldier skill max increased and original skills added – One new original skill has been added to each of the game’s 10 playable characters.
• “Hard” difficulty mode added – “Hard” is now a difficulty option next to “Easy” and “Normal.”
• “Shin Shingeki Mode” request rewards added – Rewards have been added for clearing requests in the super-difficult “Shin Shingeki Mode.”
• Comrade details added – During battle, you can see the details on screen for your maximum of four allies.
• Equipment reinforcement max increased – The maximum that equipment can be reinforced has been increased.
• Material rarity indication added – Rarity is now displayed for the materials required to develop and modify equipment.
• Battle balance adjusted – Adjustments have been made to the balance of battle.
• Ability to develop equipment while procuring materials added – You can now develop equipment while out procuring materials.

Attack on Titan is now available for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, and PS Vita in Japan, and will launch in North America and Europe this year.
View screenshots of the update at the gallery.


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Industry
Sony Computer Entertainment announces formation of smart device-focused ForwardWorks
Published 3 mins ago. 0 comments.

New company to leverage PlayStation IP for gaming apps.

Sony Computer Entertainment, which will change its name to Sony Interactive Entertainment on April 1, today announced the formation of ForwardWorks, a new company aimed to deploy new services towards the iOS and Android smart device market. The company will begin operation on April 1.
ForwardWorks is based in Tokyo, Japan, and will leverage the intellectual property of various PlayStation titles and its characters, as well as Sony’s knowledge and know-how of gaming development expertise, to provide gaming apps optimized for smart devices in Japan and Asia. Its aim is to “deliver users with opportunity to casually enjoy full-fledged game titles in the new filed of the smart device market.”
Here are the directors and board members of ForwardWorks:

• Atsushi Morita, President
• Andrew House, Member of the Board
• Hiroshi Ueda, Member of the Board
• Kazuhiko Ono, Auditor

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source: Gematsu

 

[XtremelyBaneful]

i don't like playing games on my phone, but i'm not gonna pretend like there isn't a market for tens of millions of people who do

 

[Benstamania]

The article I posted specifically said it would have beefier hardware capable of doing more, not just outputting in 4K.

Yeah I saw.. But that's Kotaku. They're probabky in panic mode writing fluff articles for clicks.. Since, thankfully, they and their parent site, probabky won't be around much longer.

If it ends up being true.. I really hope Sony catches a ton of ****.

 

[Iceman]

http://uk.ign.com/articles/2016/03/24/new-report-says-playstation-45-is-real-called-playstation-4k

NEW REPORT SAYS 'PLAYSTATION 4.5' IS REAL, CALLED PLAYSTATION 4K

We still don't have any official word, but another independent report has stated that Sony is indeed working on a "PlayStation 4.5."

We first caught wind of a possible PlayStation upgrade last week. According to Digital Foundry, Sony's research and development labs already have prototype devices, and its sources are calling it the "PlayStation 4K."

 

[X Knight]

if this is indeed a real thing, I'm curious to see if the added benefits would only apply if you own a 4K capable tv.

if that's the case, then it wouldn't really affect me.

 

[sabetoonth]

Arkham Knight's coming in the mail today

 

[zenith16]

PS Vita, PlayStation 4
Grand Kingdom battle system trailer, screenshots
Published 9 hours ago. 6 comments.

New trailer for the Spike Chunsoft tactical RPG.

NIS America has released a battle system trailer and set of screenshots for Grand Kingdom, its upcoming tactical RPG from Spike Chunsoft, and Grand Knights History director Tomohiko Deguchi and studio MonoChro.




Grand Kingdom is due out for PlayStation 4 and PS Vita both physically and digitally on June 21 in North America and June 17 in Europe.
Watch the trailer below


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source: Gematsu

 

[Benstamania]

if this is indeed a real thing, I'm curious to see if the added benefits would only apply if you own a 4K capable tv.

if that's the case, then it wouldn't really affect me.

Seems like. It's only going to be 4K output.

Eurogamer speculating on possible options:
Option #1: A new, more powerful PlayStation - A new Polaris APU
Option #2: PlayStation 4 evolved - Using same generation, higher spec components (older games may run better)
Option #3: PlayStation Plus - A model analogous to a PS4 Slim with 4K support for gaming, but gaming resolution remains at 1080p

I'd say option 3 is most likely.

 

[Iceman]

What does 4k support for gaming mean if resolution remains at 1080p? Does it have benefits in other ways?

 

[Tron Bonne]

If it really is just an output of 4K and nothing else, then yeah, I really don't find it to be a big deal. I have no plans to replace my television for at least several years unless it breaks, and 1080p is enough for me as it stands now.

 

[Havok83]

What does 4k support for gaming mean if resolution remains at 1080p? Does it have benefits in other ways?

Yes but only if you own a 4KTV. A 1080p game looks best on a 1080p tv. It should be blurrier on a 4KTV bc the resolution is so much lower. If the PS4 could upscale to 4K then that should make the image crisper and sharper so that it looks as good. The same issue came up when HDTVs were introduced and PS2 games looked terrible on them. The PS3s upscaling helped that a lot

 

[Benstamania]

What Havok said. Don't have a 4K TV? Don't worry about it.

 

[Benstamania]

That being said.. My brother has a 70 inch (I believe) 4K sharp.. And he says he's not buying a PS4K. Said games look just fine to him.

 

[Superhero 101]

I agree my dad just bought a 4K tv and there isn't much of a difference this ps4.5 seems like the PS3 slim of this generation

 

[Marvolo]

If the PS4K offers improved game performance Ill buy it.