The Sony Playstation 4 is the most powerful console on the market today. It is the 4th instalment of the popular gaming system for the next generation with enhanced PC GPU (AMD Radeon based graphics engine), 8GB unified memory, 500GB of hard disk drive space which can be removed should you need to. All that as well as Blu-ray and DVD playback support (unfortunately no CD playback) with super speed USB 3.0.
The supercharged PC architecture provides a great platform for gamers and developers to enjoy, explore and engage with. PS4 does not directly support backward compatibility with PS3 / PS2 / PS1 but offers some support for PS3 peripherals such as USB keyboards and Playstation Move.
Sony are looking to make this an all round gaming experience with updates happening in the background so it does no interrupt your playing time. Even the Playstation Store allows you to play the game as you downloaded it with a personalised approach to the way you play and relevant content around your gaming habits. There also will not be any restrictions on trading selling or lending of games as some originally thought.
Precision controlling what at the forefront of Playstations’ considerations when design the dual shock 4. With the editions of the touch pad, built in motion sensors with integrated speaker and touch controls. Not to mention the all new “Share” button feature that allows the players to capture their skills then directly post the content online across cyberspace. Broadcasting yourself has never been easier. From providing game walk-throughs to chatting with friends (via headsets provided) or streaming live game play as it happens. Then you can easily update and edit that via your “SHAREfactory” app.
Cross platform connection has made the PS Vita and PS4 a seamless integration. You can play all the titles from your PS4 on your PS Vita all so from the comfort of your own home via Wifi meaning that the gaming experience does not have to stop.
At this current time there are over 180 titles ready and raring to go with more in the wood works. Some of the titles will be exclusive tp the PS4 but most will expand across the next generation consoles. The Cross-buy features on the games usually come at no extra cost.
As you would expect there is a host of entertainment available to you via Playstation Plus and 3rd party apps such as Netflix, Amazon film or direct from the store. On top of that there is The Playstation App for your smart phone that means you can take your entertainment even further.