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Sony has officially announced the PlayStation 4: http://on.mash.to/YHcLvw #PS4  
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Craig Grella
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i wonder what the NEXT announcement platform will look like? Will it even be done on stage?
Ben Overmyer
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I like the direction they're going in, but I'm still a PC gamer.
Christopher Adams
 After years of remaking the PS3 finaly they make it I'm glad the gpu is upgraded although I always liked the ps3's game play the best people always say Xbox's graphic's are the best well good look saying it now...
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No backwards compatibility, AGAIN!!! Fuck sony stupid losers
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Social! Social! Social! Social! Social!
I think I'll be siding with Microsoft next gen. That kill zone trailer looked awful and had framerate issues everywhere. At least I enjoy Microsofts Kinect. 
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So the PS4 represents a shift in thinking from a box or a console, but it's a console. And it's shaped like a box. Okay, got it.
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Lol at people complaining about frame rate issues. The code would not have been optimised yet. Thats like complaining in a Beta test. 
Alan Bland
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The article says it's a console "for developers, by developers." I think a console for gamers would be more successful.
Mark Thomson
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Seems kind of underwhelming to me. The console appears to have an identity crisis - what am i? what am i for? am i for games?
Not sure about integrating all this social media crap - twitter/facebook etc isn't particularly useful on the xbox - not thinking its gonna be any better here. i have other devices that do those things far better than a console. how about it just plays games really really well?!
Dion Samuel
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wow all they showed was a freakin controller. wow! 
shrey koduru
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Xbox is way way betta than ps444444444444444.!
Liam Johnson
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Does anybody have patience in this world anymore?
Mark Thomson
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I don't recall Bungie saying they weren't doing anything for Microsoft ever again. Just that they aren't exclusive any more.
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No that's not what they said. They said they were developing exclusively for the playstation community...... 
Dan Thomas
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This sounds COOL!!,!!!!!!:

Paul Plate
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sadly, AGAIN, not backwards compatable. So more black boxes on your TV stand to play your games..
Rafael Soriano
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I wish I knew what "MASSIVE" amounts of storage was.
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But +Paul Plate they said they are going to put the entire playstation library on almost every platform that includes ps4.
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I can never decide who to go with Sony or Microsoft. so I always get both PlayStation and Xbox. #BestOfBothWorlds
Paul Plate
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Well according to Verizon and other cell providers, massive is 2gb. So.. who knows.?
Brennen Murphy
hmmmmm, another vita launch? I didn't see anything that was amazing. Plus somewhat confused x86 only supports up to 4GB of RAM. Soooo, why is there 8GB. Why not just go with x64. 
Nicholas Barras
Brennen, x86 comes in many architectures, including 64bit which does support more than 8 gigs of ram.
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+Brennen Murphy  
It's and AMD APU.. its x86_64 based. It is not a 'a different architecture' even things like the ps3 we not. It was just a PowerPC. Well it had the extra stream processors which were different, but the base PowerPC was nothing new. This time round they are using GPGPU in place of the stream processors.. Much more intelligent. Even during the U4 tech demo they said that 'porting to PS4 will be far easier'. Why? because its just a PC with set in stone specs..

http://www.examiner.com/article/ps4-orbis-leak-claims-8-core-amd-cpu-integrated-with-gpu


Also x86 supports far more than 4 gig of ram.. its called PAE.. geepers people do your damn homework.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Physical_Address_Extension

Now go back to your COD and stay out of hardware discussions if you don't actually understand hardware...
Ben Jarvis
"I Child killed, 1 Seriously Injured.  Allegedly Playing in Street."
Sergio Pabon
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Did they mention the used games anti-campaign? PS4 is going to fail if they seriously do that.
gita jebrun
gimana tuh pasti lbih cangih nih
Lee Edwards
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Fail - Like the details you can see in the games, but it does not push far enough - does not offer enough to justify the purchase of new hardware - Sony is in trouble :0( Blackberry of Japan!!! 
Wyatt Strang
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First PS3's were backwards compatibile, then they started building them so they weren't backwards compatible. On the other hand my PC can play some games from Windows 95 on Windows 7. I also have a PS2 and I won't be buying a PS4
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Don't know where some of you tried the PS4 to say the xbox is better. Or the xbox720 for which I haven't seen anything yet. 
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Mmm, I don't buy anything that has Facebook on it I can't uninstall. Next.
Dave Morris
There's nothing about the ps4 that sounds good or new to me, nothing differentiates it from PC aside from branding. 
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Love the look of the controller.. So gonna get it!
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My PS2 still works fine. Its a trooper, just keeps on going. So why upgrade to PS4? At this rate I should wait for PS10 to come out. Maybe upgrade every power of 10 or something.
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Stop yourself form buying the Ps4, wait atleast a couple months and watch it drop in price 100-250$ and let the bugs and glitches that always come out with first shipment.
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i wounder if they can play porn in that screen
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I'm still looking for the WOW factor... Now a Sony TV with a built in PS4 that you play the games on the cloud, would do me just fine.. make it happen Sony..
Phil Boone
Why a PS4?...Why not utilize the full set of capabilities of the PS3 first. Like full 1080p for instance. I couldn't imagine paying whatever Sony is expecting when the only thing I feel they could truly add to make a better "gaming" console, is 3-D graphics. Then again, I don't want to wear those glasses all day!
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They didn't mention price or release date.. But the ultimate let down is that Sony didn't even show off the console itself. It was just a meeting about what to expect. 
Jason Murphy
ps3 and xbox 360 are virtually identical if you ask me... only differences that make the ps3 better.. bluray!.. free online!! other than that they look, play, feel the same, do all the same stuff..play pretty much all the same games except some exclusives,, halo..who cares...gears of war..meh.. left 4 dead..ugh oh well ...but ps3 has its own. kinect and move are both gimmicks that will fade.. ps3 beats xbox hands down....ps4 should be amazing, hope they have some at comic con!!
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They said in the conference that the full playstation spectrum of games will eventually be playable with Gaikai (on ps4/vita/tablet/smartphone/pc). So all of you "No BC!" people should really stop. :-P

And for those complaining that the graphical jump isn't large enough, look at ps3 launch-titles and tell me that again with a straight face.

This conference was everything it said it would be and definitely everything it should be. It was damn fine in my opinion and, from what they showed, I'm definitely getting 1 or 2.
Nate Bradbury
Yeah I have an xbox360 slim with the and it is great because if you have the connect and it works as a microphone and it is amazing
Hoang Huy Do
YAh...@@ i havent owned any product
dhiraj mohite
but 1 fault
console too much high cost,47k
And games alsn 
Carl Knox
Just a new toy, no power.
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To be fair, this wasn´t a reveal but an announcement. E3 is probably gonna be the place where we will see the actual console. Personally I was content to see the specs the controller , the possibilities and the tech previews.
Tyrique Pressley
I love Ps company but I think illumiroom is going to sell more but im getting them both then ill keep one or the other or both, I never owned any xboxes thanks to ps hopefully ps will win again
Carlos Bermudez
People still don't understand. Ps4 is not backwards compatible because they want to keep the price of the machine as low as possible
Andy Delk
@John Motscenbacher I heard that....
Matt Kluge
its here cant waite till ps200 were it can finaly play its self lol and ps4 will be like the iphone 5 only have two things differnt 
Mark Thomson
+Marvin Ferrell considering Bungie still has Microsoft as a shareholder, and preorders are already being taken for Destiny on multiple platforms, as well as Bungie stating that it would be shipping for Xbox, Playstation, etc, I'd be very surprised if they are developing exclusively for the Playstation community. Previously they were tied up with Microsoft exclusively - not they are an LLC and can produce for whatever platforms they want.
Adam Epp
they are trying to keep the market afloat - its all marketing
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I'm stoked about the PS4 I will be the first at Gamestop with my preorder
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Will it do anything new or exciting? Or is it destined to be another Netflix box.
Bobby Harris
epic u k l @ m n b v c x z s w e r t y u j h g f d s

Jerry Vega
I won't bother with it if you still have to log in to Sony's network to use apps I pay other people to use...
dee soax
Regane piro to,nyong nek nyewo nang ndi,neng toko bangunan ono ora


Xilium--Virtual Assistant Services
My colleague asked what this one can do different than the old one? I say: "It can feed you when you are hungry while playing!"
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This was 2 hrs of garbage, no system shown, 3 exclusives which didnt show in-game graphics,only laggy cgi footage, the other games are multi console and no talk on my Vita! 2Hrs of shit we already knew, if u want storymodes play ps3 if you want hardcore gaming..just wait for Xbox's conference (insert evil grin here)
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Great news!  Another Sony product to avoid buying due to their war on consumers.
Al Lopez
Just set it up so we can play old ps 2classic and 3 favorites.
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I was hoping for some kind of integration between PS4 and Sony 3D headset visor.

Since PS1, consoles has really been same-gen with upgraded hardware to support better graphics. The Wii motion & Xbox Kinnect has been the only considerable nex-gen aspects of the same-gen.

IMO, a "True Nex-Gen" system should either drags gamers into the game via Sony 3D visor OR project the gaming environment in my living room (such as projecting graphics outside of the TV box and all around my living room walls and ceilings). Consoles can afford to include many sensors and cameras placed all around my living room to create a unique experience. Size isn't an issue since my console will be 99% of the time stationary.

At very least I'm expecting PS4 massive online multiplayer capabilities to battle 64vs64 PC style. Otherwise, it'll be considered PS3.5, really.

(In short few years) How will Sony and MS distinguish their platforms from other gaming platforms such as IOS and Android?

Jorge S
PS4 you such a let down

the 1st invisible console to be presented LOL
Logan Kraus
+Ali Husainzada Sure that sounds cool, but have fun paying for all of that.  Manufacturing would be a nightmare, and only a small portion of the market would be willing to pay for it - not to mention the headache of installing it.  Every room is different, after all, and thus one standardized system would not be able to efficiently utilize the space.

And iOS and Android will never be on the same level as home consoles, just as home consoles will never be on the same level as PC gaming.
Jason Han
Nothing special. Not console, no date, no price

Tony Simpson
why u no backward compatible again?!?! aarrrggghhhh!!! seriously :(
Wayne Dark
So this is a very specific set of pc hardware - remind me again console fanboyz why pc is shit ?? And no eyefinity?? FAIL
Chris Rubal
So... if I buy 3 ps4's when they come out will I make $$? Bought 3 wii u's only to take them all back (no harm, no foul). Either way, I think I would keep one of these.
Matthew Hull
Ive seen around price is somehow going to be around 450 which is probably bs. Ive also heard they are making it so there are no more used games, so when you put a disc in it only will recognize your system and not others 
Jamaal Williams
I predict the PS4 will be the worst selling PS console because of its inevitable high price and lack of innovation.

Wii U should easily outsell it.
Chris James
The #PS4 is a true engineering feat. It’s built on x86 architecture, with 8Gb RAM, sharing, a new controller, and it’s INVISIBLE.
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great specs and love the social and sharing of PS4, hopefully AAA games at the launch.. Metal Gear 5, FF13 versus, Uncharted 4, Killzone4, LBP3, The Last Guardian..
deejay shift
Iam jus waitin to see the grafix jump from ps3 to ps4

like the jump from ps1-ps2 grafix to ps3

id rather wait for the final version
Rachel Page
Well this finally ended much of the speculation around Sony's next-gen device.
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The controller looks fairly clumsy. I am not a gamer but these companies shoukd be doing more to snare people like me. Bring on the samsung gaming console.
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Looks like Sony is heading the way of the Dodo bird considering their strategy.

Such a shame.
Umar Baig
look forward to see this soon !!
Nomeneta Saili
Wow i already see the xbot brigade out in full force here. 

For the idiots that are saying the vids shown are not ingame. They are.

Sony showed the games. That's all that matters. You idiots rather see a box than games?.

Idiots.  
Ali Husainzada
+Logan Kraus Anything titled "Next-Gen" deserves to be cool. IOS and Android are already knocking on the console living space via Onlive.

The introduction of a revolutionary "console" where our living room is transfored into a virtual space would be priceless. It would change everything (gaming, movies, sports/tv)...

Back to reality of PS4 and I'm not thrilled.
Kevin Prada
It was a playstation meeting for gosh sake not E3 so I don't know why everyone expected to see the ps4.
Niels Hansen
Nice, but my question is, will Google+ be part of integrate into the #PS4 ?
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Instead of transforming our living rooms into a virtual space, bring back arcades and have them be virtual games. You could have them in any closed down department store at just about any mall.
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+Kevin Prada I think most of them are just xbox fanboys. Nothing Sony does is every good in their eyes.

Leading up to this event real gamers were excited about

1. The games that they were going to announce
2. The Official console specs 
3. Services  that will be added

The last thing on any gamers mind is how the box will look. To any gamer  the games and console specs are way more important than how the box will look. Like who the fuck cares how it looks?.

Even the game controller is way more important than the fucking console casing.

Its what's inside and the games that is important. Fucking morons. 

As for the games. KZ shadow fall looks miles better than any thing on xbox or on mobile device. So good that the idiots think they are pre-rendered when its obviously ingame. Some of the screenshots. http://vgimg.com/273/killzone-shadow-fall/#

This and Infamous second son all look phenomenal 

 Haters are going to hate.
Niels Hansen
I hope the PS4 will have cross game chat, and more features. 
Gareth Holland
i hope it can play games. sod the voice chat
Nomeneta Saili
+Niels Hansen Yes but the online gaming and voice/cross game chat will remain free.

PS+ , GaiKai, online game storage will be put together and be called PS world which you must pay a subscription.   
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*Exclusive leaked photos of the #ps4 are in my profile page*
Troy Smith
Can't wait for ps4 '!!!! ¡!! ¡
, Xbox sucks it's a glorified Sega Microsoft should be ashamed I'm fly with the Eagles walk with a Turkey's and PS 4 it's going to fly I like n alien. 
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It is actually, Sony had a PS4 Event but did not unveil PS4. Joke.
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Fail. The only reason i bought a ps3 was that at the time it was the same price as a blu ray player so why wouldnt you get something that can play games too. None of the console exclusive games intrest me, and lets be honest, the games are what sell consoles. So im goin to wait for the next xbox and halo 5.
Marc Walter
Yes Cameron I agree. Fail indeed!!!
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I just about threw my xbox out of the Window, cause after ripping CD's for 3 hours I couldn't even move them. Piss on that, give me a playstation any day. 
Junior Escalante
The only thing I don't like about the new xbox is the fact they are going to require an authentication code for every video game. There is going to be no market for used games. What if you wanted to play it on a different console. There are too many question marks surrounding the xbox.
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+Alan Bland Console by developers for developers is more important.

Gamers by gaming consoles for games.

Games are developed by developers.

Console developed by developers for developers therefore

1. Attract more game developers resulting in
2. More games developed for your console
3. Allow developers easier developing of games which allows for
4. Better and cheaper games for gamers. 

It's not rocket science.       
Jesse Connell
I am excited, and look forward to owning/playing the PS4. E3 will tell the rest of the story, maybe some people can relax knowing this ;)
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