PS4 release date, specs and backwards compatibility
It's been a long time since the arrival of the previous PlayStation, needless to say, gaming fans are champing at the bit for the PS4. So here is the place where we bring you everything you need to now about the new PlayStaion including the PS4 release date, specs, features, functionality and more. See Xbox One vs PS4 games console comparison.
PS4 release date: when is the new PlayStation out?
As expected, Sony has set the PS4 release date in the UK and worldwide for just before Christmas 2013. The exact PlayStation 4 release date in the UK is 29 November 2013. This is the same for the rest of Europe, with North America getting the PS4 slightly earlier on the 15th of the same month. See also: PlayStation 4 price in UK: what will the PS4 cost?
How to Pre-order the PS4
Pre-ordering the PS4 really couldn't be easier – Sony has even built a dedicated PS4 pre-order page with links to all the major UK online retailers. Simply go to the PlayStation 4 pre-order page and select the retailer that you wish to purchase the games console via. Take a look at New Xbox One release date, features, UK price and specs.
The official line regarding delivery of the PlayStations is that they "may be received after release date". This is dependent on "sufficient inventory".
PS4 specs
• AMD x86-based 8-core CPU and an enhanced GPU
• Blu-ray, DVD and HDMI output
• 8GB of GDDR5 RAM
• 'Instant On' capability
• PS4 won't be backwards compatible with old games
• PS4 users will be able to stream PS3 and older generation games online
• PlayStation App" will enable iPhone, iPad, and Android based smartphones and tablets to become second screens
• PlayStation 4 Eye - 1280 x 800 camera (Xbox Kinect style feature)
PS4 Price in UK
The PlayStation 4 is going to hit the shelves in the UK with an initial price tag of £349. This undercuts its main rival, the Xbox One, by a pretty sizable £80 (22% cheaper). The two consoles are offering largely similar functionalities, with the main difference being that the Xbox One comes with the Kinect motion sensor as part of the package, whereas the PS4 requires you to buy this additionally. That said the PS4 price, even with it's Kinect equivalent the PlayStation Eye, will be cheaper than the Xbox One.
Will the PS4 be backwards compatible with PS3 games?
No, is the short answer to this. PS3 disks or digital downloads will not work natively with the PS4 console.
However, there are plans afoot to offer gamers the chance of a server-side emulation of PS3 games as well as the streaming of PS One, PS2 and PS3 games. A date for this has yet to be set.
Will GTA 5 be out on PS4?
We think so. Rockstar has yet to confirm this, but the GTA game developers have heavily hinted at such a release in 2014, with a note to investors saying that a further GTA 5 release would "help extend the value" of the game.
Continue on to the next page to see all our PS4 release date, specs and rumour round-up from before the launch. You can see how wildly inaccurate/accurate the internet was with its rumours.
Comments
Microsloth said: PS4 gt Xboner
Mr Mistoffelees said: If you make the effort to check the Oxford English Dictionary you will find that both spelt and spelled are equally valid past participles of spell
Khumbo F. Mbeya said: I like saying Spelt I like how camp it sounds I find it funny Sorry to ruin your fun Vanessa you Nazi
MalditoLOCO said: Lol YOU SAID REMOTELY AHAHAHAHA
MalditoLOCO said: You forgot to end your sentence with a period
yoyoyoyoyo said: You used quotations wrong its spelt not spelt
TowhomIspeak said: Wow You didnt have to hurt him like that man let the man dream its not everyday the village idiot gets the talking stick
ZionNagini said: yes you can put a ps3 disc in a ps4 it wont read it tho so its a bit pointless
Vanessa said: You spelled it as spelt theres your grammatical error
Shane Blangsted said: Dose it really mater what game console u have we r all gamers it is all bout having fun not whos consoles the best
Jaymes Lowe said: I own an xbox 360 - hold your fire - and I bought it for two reasons Firstly I wanted to play Halo Secondly and short sightedly because I had the money when it was launched and no other optionI did say hold your fire and please hold fastI have put a pre-order in for a PS4 for a few reasons Firstly I want to play online with my friends all of which are on the Sony networkprobably due to my second reason for switching camps price The xbox one is not cheaper than the PS4 nor will the accessories or subscriptions be Lastly the PS4 just like its predescessor has the raw power and no-nonsense attention to gaming that make it far superior to the Microsoft counterpartFellas I am glad to announce my defectionOh and I DID RAPE YUR MOTHERD
LOL! said: OBAMACARE FOREVER
kudjo said: still got my ps3 with no problems whatsoever but went through 5yes 5 pieces of cheap garbage they call the xbox 360 What a heap of junkgood when it worked but not worth the money and the hassleIll definately be getting the PS4 I swear Ill never buy microsoft cheap crap again and they even have the nerve to charge for online play con men just like apple theyd make you pay for wiping yer own arse if they could
RoadShow said: No way Xbox controller you cannot hit all buttons at once without straining Also the position your hands are in is weird Then 360 controllers are 50 20 battery pack where as PS3 is 50 with pack included blue tooth amp gyroscope Xbox one controllers are 60 25 battery pack or 75 bundled PS4 again all included completely redesigned with touch pad light bar speaker gyroscope amp blue tooth is 60
Venge Drac said: True but raging on something you never touched it rather pointless I can understand a person going off on it if they touched it or played a game with it Fell free to go off You can have an opinion all you want but to say something that you never touched it pretty stupid That like me saying the X1 controller is a piece of crap knowing I never touched it It makes you sound like an idiot to even say those words
travis1987 said: better now
travis1987 said: cant stop people voicing an opinion dude just saying
Claz said: Classic unspecific and completely unrelated argument of a ps fan boy Most xbox gamers actually one word halo
Claz said: its called the standard letters used by controllers since snes days obviously right bumper right trigger I dont know how you could be so confused about something so simple
Claz said: How is it even remotely comfortable