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PlayStation 4
Also known asPS4
ManufacturerSony Computer Entertainment
Product familyPlayStation
TypeVideo game console
GenerationEighth generation
Release dateHoliday 2013
CPU AMD "Jaguar" Octo-core CPU
Memory8 GB GDDR5 (Unified)
StorageHard Drive, size(s) unannounced
GraphicsCustom AMD Radeon GPU
InputDualShock 4, external camera, Playstation Move
Controller inputDualShock 4
CameraExternal, sold separately
TouchpadDualShock 4 controller
Online servicesPlayStation Network
Backward
compatibility		Initial Release: None
Planned: Cloud streaming of PS1, PS2 & PS3 games.[1][2]
PredecessorPlayStation 3

The PlayStation 4 (officially abbreviated as PS4) is an upcoming video game console and it is the fourth home video game console produced by Sony Computer Entertainment and the successor to the PlayStation 3 as part of the PlayStation series.[3][4] The PlayStation 4 will compete with Nintendo's Wii U, and any other consoles that may be announced, as part of the eighth generation of video game consoles. The console was revealed and confirmed at a press conference on February 20, 2013, with a release date set for Holiday 2013.

History

Sony contacted developers several years before the PlayStation 4's announcement, asking them what features they would like to see. While not explicitly stating that they were developing a new console, developers tended to understand what Sony meant.[5]

In February 2013, Sony introduced a website teasing a major announcement, slated for February 20. The announcement event took place in New York and featured the unveiling of details about the console, as well as games slated for release on it.[3][4] The announcement was streamed live through the streaming service Ustream.

Hardware

The design of the console has not yet been revealed. However, partial technical specifications about the console have been announced.[3][4]

The system will feature an 8-core AMD x86 64-bit central processing unit (CPU) codenamed "Jaguar"[6]. The graphics processing unit also designed by AMD, capable of 1.84 TeraFLOP/s, will be integrated onto the CPU die. It will also include dedicated graphics technology for seamless compression and decompression of video media, as well as support suspending and resuming games by putting the system into sleep mode. A dedicated secondary chip for background tasks will also be included, designed to allow the system to update and download additional content even while in sleep mode.

The PlayStation 4 will include 8GB of GDDR5 system memory. Memory will be unified, meaning that the console lacks dedicated video RAM; all RAM is shared between processing and graphics capabilities similar to the architecture found in the Xbox 360.[citation needed]

The read-only optical drive will read Blu-ray discs and DVDs.[7] It will feature 802.11 b/g/n network connectivity.[7] USB 3.0 is included, as is Bluetooth 2.1.[7]

A hard drive will be included, although Sony has not yet announced the size.[7]

Companion devices

The PlayStation Vita can be used as a third screen device (Sony are using it as the flagship third screen device) for streaming video directly from the console to the PlayStation Vita.[8] If a game supports remote play this allows for a game to be played remotely.[8]

A PlayStation App will allow certain functionality on mobile devices.[7]

Social features

The DualShock 4 controller includes a "SHARE button."[7] Pressing this button allows the player to cycle through the last several minutes of gameplay to select a clip appropriate for sharing. Video can be uploaded directly from the console, either to websites, or another Playstation Network user.

Controllers and accessories

At Sony's PlayStation Meeting on February 20, 2013, the DualShock 4 was announced as the PlayStation 4's controller.[3][4] It is similar to the DualShock 3, with several new features. One new feature is a built-in touch pad on the front of the controller. A dedicated "SHARE button"[7] will allow players to upload video from their gameplay experiences. There is a light bar used to communicate with a dual camera attachment; the external camera attachment perceives movement and depth by using the controller's light bar. The controller also features a 3.5mm headphone jack.

PlayStation Network

The PlayStation Network will allow players access to a variety of services, from the PlayStation Store to Music Unlimited and Video Unlimited.[7]

PlayStation Store

Customers can browse titles on the PlayStation Store and stream games via Gaikai to try them out.[7]

Software

Services

The PlayStation 4 will feature several services from third-party vendors, such as Netflix and Amazon Instant Video.[9]

Backwards compatibility

The PlayStation 4 hardware will not include the ability to natively play or emulate PlayStation 3 titles. This is a consequence of moving away from the Cell architecture of the Playstation 3, in favor of x86 for the Playstation 4.

While not available at launch, there is a plan to launch a Cloud-based streaming service via Gaikai, Sony's recently-purchased Cloud company, to play Playstation, PlayStation 2 and PlayStation 3 games via it's streaming service, at some point in the lifecycle of the Playstation 4.[1][2]

Downloadable games

The system will feature downloadable games, some of which may be played before they have finished downloading. This is accomplished via the system's secondary background processor.[10]

Announced titles

This is a list of games currently announced for the PlayStation 4.

Title Publisher/Developer
Deep Down (working title)[11] Capcom
Destiny[12] Bungie
Diablo III[13] Blizzard Entertainment
Driveclub[14] Evolution Studios
Final Fantasy (TBA)[15] Square Enix
Infamous: Second Son[16] Sucker Punch Productions
Killzone: Shadow FallMatulef, Jeffrey. "Killzone: Shadow Fall revealed • News • PlayStation 4 •". Eurogamer.net. Retrieved February 21, 2013. Guerrilla Games
Knack[17] SCE Japan Studio
Watch Dogs[18] Ubisoft Montreal
The Witness[19] Jonathan Blow

References

  1. ^ a b "PlayStation 4 will stream PS1, PS2, PS3 games".
  2. ^ a b Spencer (2013-02-20). "PlayStation 4 Won't Play PlayStation 3 Games, Coming This Holiday". Siliconera. Retrieved 2013-02-20.
  3. ^ a b c d Bryan Bishop (2013-02-20). "Sony announces the PlayStation 4". The Verge. Retrieved 2013-02-20.
  4. ^ a b c d Ben Gilbert (2013-02-20). "Sony unveils its next game console, the PlayStation 4". Engadget. Retrieved 2013-02-20.
  5. ^ Sony February 20 press conference
  6. ^ Hollister, Sean. "PlayStation 4 tech specs revealed: AMD 'Jaguar' CPU, faster Blu-ray, 720p 3D camera". The Verge. Retrieved 2013-02-21.
  7. ^ a b c d e f g h i http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/20/sony-further-details-playstation-4-hardware-specs/
  8. ^ a b Jon Fingas (2013-02-20). "PlayStation 4 supports remote play on PlayStation Vita". Engadget. Retrieved 2013-02-20.
  9. ^ "Netflix, Amazon Instant, More Coming to PlayStation 4". {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |name= ignored (help)
  10. ^ "Sony PlayStation 4 games can be played while they are downloading".
  11. ^ Phillips, Tom. "Capcom reveals new fantasy IP Deep Down for PlayStation 4 • News • PlayStation 4 •". Eurogamer.net. Retrieved 2013-02-21.
  12. ^ Phillips, Tom. "Bungie shooter Destiny to get exclusive content on PlayStation • News •". Eurogamer.net. Retrieved 2013-02-21.
  13. ^ Welsh, Oli (2012-06-08). "Diablo 3 coming to PlayStation 4 as well as PS3 • News • PlayStation 4 •". Eurogamer.net. Retrieved 2013-02-21.
  14. ^ Phillips, Tom. "MotorStorm dev announces team-based PS4 racer Driveclub • News • PlayStation 4 •". Eurogamer.net. Retrieved 2013-02-21.
  15. ^ Hussain, Tamoor. "News: Square Enix to show new Final Fantasy for PS4 at E3". ComputerAndVideoGames.com. Retrieved 2013-02-21.
  16. ^ Welsh, Oli. "Sucker Punch announces inFamous: Second Son for PS4 • News • PlayStation 4 •". Eurogamer.net. Retrieved 2013-02-21.
  17. ^ Matulef, Jeffrey. "PlayStation 4 action platformer Knack revealed • News • PlayStation 4 •". Eurogamer.net. Retrieved 2013-02-21.
  18. ^ Matulef, Jeffrey. "Watch Dogs confirmed for PS4 • News • PlayStation 4 •". Eurogamer.net. Retrieved 2013-02-21.
  19. ^ Matulef, Jeffrey. "The Witness to debut exclusively on PS4 • News • PlayStation 4 •". Eurogamer.net. Retrieved 2013-02-21.
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