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Re: Sony Playstation 4
« Reply #1 on: February 21, 2013, 08:42 AM »
Two rumors addressed:

PlayStation 4 does not require an internet connection

PlayStation 4 will not block used games

The used game issue was a big one, IMO.  I don't buy a ton of used games, but I sell pretty much every game after I'm finished with it.
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Re: Sony Playstation 4
« Reply #2 on: February 21, 2013, 12:46 PM »
So far I like what I see (read?) and I'll wait until we get a price point and info on backwards compatibility before I decide to bite. Although I'm probably sold based just on the new Bungie game Destiny.
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Re: Sony Playstation 4
« Reply #3 on: February 21, 2013, 01:43 PM »
Backward compatibility is going to be handled through cloud computing.  Basically if you want to play a PS2 game you go into the library on the cloud and a remote server does all the computing.  They haven't disclosed price or if you'll be able to register games you already own.
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Re: Sony Playstation 4
« Reply #4 on: February 21, 2013, 05:24 PM »
Backward compatibility is going to be handled through cloud computing. 

Great, more tracking of consumer behavior.  What if I just want to play my games and have the hardware I purchase do it?  Blech. 
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Re: Sony Playstation 4
« Reply #5 on: February 21, 2013, 05:30 PM »
Yeah i'm not wild about all that...  I'm with Brent.  :-\
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Re: Sony Playstation 4
« Reply #6 on: February 22, 2013, 08:56 AM »
Great, more tracking of consumer behavior.  What if I just want to play my games and have the hardware I purchase do it?  Blech.

Then you probably need to keep your older console.

When I bought my PS3 (at launch) it was nice having BC for a handful of games, but I probably only play 6 total PS2 games on my PS3.  I rarely go back and play games I've already beaten.  Some people do, but I think it's only about 5% of gamers (stat I read recently).  Different things for different people.  I'd rather have a $499 new console that won't play old game discs than a $599 new console that does.
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Re: Sony Playstation 4
« Reply #7 on: February 22, 2013, 03:22 PM »
I love how they forgot to take picture of the console and tell us the price. Oh and buy a Vita. Thanks!

Here is the abridged version of the conference.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0rJDn0jRnUQ
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Re: Sony Playstation 4
« Reply #8 on: June 10, 2013, 11:42 PM »
Price announced:  $399.
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Re: Sony Playstation 4
« Reply #9 on: June 11, 2013, 09:24 AM »
Well its better looking that the xbox one, has faster ram, it's a $100 cheaper and no stupid DRM/used games problem. The games look pretty much the same. The camera is not included. It costs $60 so that makes the PS4 $40 cheaper. Who needs the camera anyway? I'd say PS4 for the win mostly on the friendlier used game policy but that could easily change.

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Re: Sony Playstation 4
« Reply #10 on: June 11, 2013, 01:14 PM »
Sony's event was one death blow to XBone after another.  They won this one, hands down.

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« Reply #11 on: June 11, 2013, 03:06 PM »
Microsoft is going to have to make some large adjustments if they don't want to be a distant third in this thing by the time it's all over and done with.

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Re: Sony Playstation 4
« Reply #12 on: June 11, 2013, 05:10 PM »
Microsoft is going to have to make some large adjustments if they don't want to be a distant third in this thing by the time it's all over and done with.

This probably doesn't help their cause...

http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-205_162-57588725/e3-audience-offended-by-rape-joke-at-microsoft-xbox-one-event/
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Re: Sony Playstation 4
« Reply #13 on: June 11, 2013, 05:57 PM »
Is it backwards compatible?  I know the answer, I just thought I'd ask anyway
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Re: Sony Playstation 4
« Reply #14 on: June 12, 2013, 12:56 PM »
Is it backwards compatible?  I know the answer, I just thought I'd ask anyway
Can you say "No"? I knew you could.
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