PlayStation 4 leaves industry critics underwhelmed
Sony’s unveiling of the PlayStation 4 appeared to leave many industry critics underwhelmed.
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Mixed reviews for Sony's PlayStation 4
Everybody is a critic. But I for one thought @sony did a stellar job today. As a dev I found @playstation 4 having very intriguing features.
From @PerMNyberg on Twitter:No official release date, no price or pictures of the console! Bit of a letdown Sony!! #playstation4
From @lee_vennard on Twitter:Small, but neat touches: Suspend/resume games - charge controller while system is off - play a game while it's downloading #PlayStation4
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Sony's announcement 'much earlier' than expected
Sony have unveiled plans for their new PlayStation 4 at a conference in New York.
Showcasing new games, ways to share and stream gaming, and features of the console's controller, the only thing fans did not see was the console itself.
Speaking to Daybreak, gaming expert Paddy Smith from Stuff magazine said it was disappointing fans did not get to see the new PS4 console, but not surprising.
He said yesterday's announcement from Sony came earlier than expected, and the product might not be finished.
New PS4 will be available for the holiday season
Sony have announced details of their new PlayStation 4, which will be available for the 2013 holiday season.
It is thought that Sony's latest model will pre-empt the next version of Microsoft's Xbox, putting Sony back at the top of the videogame hardware industry.
Details of pricing have not been announced for the product that has been in development for the last five years.
Additional titles, Killzone: Shadow Fall and Driveclub have also been announced.
Sony: 'A bold step forward for PlayStation'
Speaking at an event in New York, and in front of millions across the internet, Andrew House, the group chief executive of Sony Computer Entertainment, said:
"Today marks a moment of truth and a bold step forward for PlayStation as a company.
"Today we'll show how we are strengthening the PlayStation ecosystem.
"Today we will give you a glimpse into the future of play."
New PS4 can broadcast gameplay in 'real time'
You’ll even be able to share screenshots and video clips using DualShock 4’s new Share button. UI here looks great, very simple and slick.
From @PlayStation on Twitter:PS4 will enable you to broadcast your gameplay in real time. Friends can post comments, or help you conquer a difficult challenge remotely.
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'Tighter sense of control' for Sony gamers with new PS4
Electronics Giant Sony has unveiled the hotly-anticipated Playstation 4.
The new system will have eight gigabytes of memory and an updated controller called DualShock 4.
The controller will have a touchpad, headphone socket and a light bar, which will be used to detect where the player is.
PS4 architect Mark Cerny said the new pad will allow for a "tighter sense of control" for the gamer.
New controller revealed for PlayStation 4
Sony begins launch of PlayStation 4 in New York
Leaked photos may give clues to PlayStation 4
Leaked photographs have appeared online appearing to show a prototype PlayStation controller with a touchpad alongside the classic DualShock-style controls.
See the photographs here.
Since the first PlayStation console launched in December 1994, Sony have sold over 310 million home consoles worldwide, and 2.9 billion games.
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