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The {{nihongo|'''PlayStation 4'''|プレイステーション4|PureiSutēshon Fō|officially abbreviated as '''PS4''' worldwide}} is a [[video game console]] from [[Sony Computer Entertainment]]. Announced as the successor to [[PlayStation 3]] during a press conference on February 20, 2013, it was launched on November 15, 2013, in North America, and November 29, 2013, in Europe and Australia.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.playstationlifestyle.net/2013/08/20/playstation-4-release-date-confirmed-for/ |title=PlayStation 4 Release Date Confirmed for November 15th in North America, November 29th in Europe |work=PlayStation LifeStyle |date=August 13, 2013 |accessdate=August 23, 2013|archiveurl=http://archive.is/W9gxr|archivedate=August 20, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kotaku.com.au/2013/08/ps4-release-date-is-november-15/|title=PS4 Release Date Is November 29 In Australia|work=Kotaku Australia|date=August 21, 2013|accessdate=September 17, 2013}}</ref> It competes with Nintendo's [[Wii U]] and Microsoft's [[Xbox One]], as one of the [[History of video game consoles (eighth generation)|eighth generation]] of video game consoles.
'''PlayStation 4''' ('''PS4''') is a [[video game console]] from [[Sony Computer Entertainment]]. Announced as the successor to [[PlayStation 3]] during a press conference on February 20, 2013, it was launched on November 15, 2013, in North America, and November 29, 2013, in Europe and Australia.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.playstationlifestyle.net/2013/08/20/playstation-4-release-date-confirmed-for/ |title=PlayStation 4 Release Date Confirmed for November 15th in North America, November 29th in Europe |work=PlayStation LifeStyle |date=August 13, 2013 |accessdate=August 23, 2013|archiveurl=http://archive.is/W9gxr|archivedate=August 20, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kotaku.com.au/2013/08/ps4-release-date-is-november-15/|title=PS4 Release Date Is November 29 In Australia|work=Kotaku Australia|date=August 21, 2013|accessdate=September 17, 2013}}</ref> It competes with Nintendo's [[Wii U]] and Microsoft's [[Xbox One]], as one of the [[History of video game consoles (eighth generation)|eighth generation]] of video game consoles.


Moving away from the complicated [[Cell (microprocessor)|Cell architecture]] of its predecessor, PlayStation 4 features a more elementary [[AMD]] processor, in hopes of attracting a broader range of developers and support for the system. Sony intends more focus on social gameplay, incorporating a "share" button on the new controller and enabling a view of in-game play streamed live from friends.
Moving away from the complicated [[Cell (microprocessor)|Cell architecture]] of its predecessor, PlayStation 4 features a more elementary [[AMD]] processor, in hopes of attracting a broader range of developers and support for the system. Sony intends more focus on social gameplay, incorporating a "share" button on the new controller and enabling a view of in-game play streamed live from friends.

Revision as of 20:05, 3 December 2013

"PS4" redirects here. For other uses, see PS4 (disambiguation).

PlayStation 4
PlayStation 4 console with DualShock 4 controller
DeveloperSony Computer Entertainment
ManufacturerFoxconn[1]
Product familyPlayStation
TypeVideo game console
GenerationEighth generation
Introductory priceUS$399.99, €399.99, £349.99
Units sold2.1 million (as of December 1, 2013)[9]
MediaBlu-ray Disc, DVD
Operating systemOrbis OS, based on FreeBSD 9 [10]
CPUSemi-custom 8-core AMD x86-64 CPU (integrated into APU)[11]
Memory8 GB GDDR5 (unified)
StorageHard drive, 500GB (user upgradeable)
Display
Video output formats
    • HDMI (480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p, and 4K)[12]
GraphicsSemi-custom AMD Radeon GPU (integrated into APU)
Controller inputDualShock 4, PlayStation Move, PlayStation Vita
CameraPlayStation Camera
Connectivity802.11 b/g/n Wireless, Bluetooth 2.1, USB 3.0, Ethernet 10/100/1000
Online servicesPlayStation Network
Backward
compatibility		No native support
Cloud support planned
(Details)
PredecessorPlayStation 3
WebsiteCountry selector

PlayStation 4 (PS4) is a video game console from Sony Computer Entertainment. Announced as the successor to PlayStation 3 during a press conference on February 20, 2013, it was launched on November 15, 2013, in North America, and November 29, 2013, in Europe and Australia.[13][14] It competes with Nintendo's Wii U and Microsoft's Xbox One, as one of the eighth generation of video game consoles.

Moving away from the complicated Cell architecture of its predecessor, PlayStation 4 features a more elementary AMD processor, in hopes of attracting a broader range of developers and support for the system. Sony intends more focus on social gameplay, incorporating a "share" button on the new controller and enabling a view of in-game play streamed live from friends.

The console enables interactivity with other services and devices through the following methods: Gaikai, a cloud-based gaming service that offers streaming video game content;[15] PlayStation App, designed to enhance gameplay by using smartphones and tablets as a second screen; and PlayStation Vita's design for playing a majority of PlayStation 4 games through wireless Remote Play.

History

According to lead architect Mark Cerny, development on Sony's eighth-generation video game console began as early as 2008.[16] Less than two years earlier, PlayStation 3 had launched after months of delays due to issues in production.[17] The delay placed Sony almost a year behind Microsoft's Xbox 360, which was already approaching 10 million units sold by the time the PS3 launched.[17] PlayStation Europe CEO Jim Ryan said Sony wanted to avoid repeating the same mistake with PS3's successor.[18]

In 2012, Sony began shipping development kits to game developers consisting of a modified PC running the AMD Accelerated Processing Unit chipset.[19] These development kits were known as Orbis.[20] In early 2013, Sony announced that an event known as PlayStation Meeting 2013 would be held in New York City on February 20, 2013, to cover the "future of PlayStation".[21][22] Sony officially announced PlayStation 4 at the event.[23][24] They revealed details about the console's hardware and discussed some of the new features it will introduce.[25][26] Sony also showed off real-time footage of games in development, as well as some technical demonstrations.[27][28] Sony released more information about the console and presented the device itself in June 2013 at the Electronic Entertainment Expo.[29]

The company revealed release dates for North America, Central America, South America, Europe & Australia as well as final pieces of information at the Gamescom conference in Cologne, Germany on August 20, 2013. The console was released on November 15, 2013 in the United States and Canada, followed by further releases on November 29, 2013, in Australia, Europe, North America, Central America, and South America.[2] The PS4 has also been scheduled for a December 2013 launch in South Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, India, Malaysia, U.A.E, South Africa and Saudi Arabia ahead of the console's Japanese début on February 22, 2014.[4]

Hardware

The console design was not revealed at the press conference, since its shape and specifications were still being finalized.[30] However, some technical specifications about the console were announced.[25][26] The technology in PlayStation 4 is relatively similar to the hardware found in personal computers.[31] This familiarity should make it easier and less expensive for game studios to develop games for PS4.[32][33] The physical console was finally unveiled by Sony at E3 2013.

Technical specifications

Main article: PlayStation 4 technical specifications

The PlayStation 4 uses a processor developed by AMD in cooperation with Sony. It combines a central processing unit (CPU) and graphics processing unit (GPU), as well as other components such as a memory controller and video decoder.[34] The CPU consists of two quad-core Jaguar modules totaling 8 x86-64 cores.[34][35] The GPU consists of 18 compute units to produce a theoretical peak performance of 1.84 TFLOPS.[28] The system's GDDR5 memory is capable of running at a maximum clock frequency of 2.75 GHz (5500 MT/s) and has a maximum memory bandwidth of 176 GB/s.[28][36][37] The console contains 8 GB of GDDR5 memory,[28][38] 16 times the amount of RAM found in the PS3 and is expected to give the console considerable longevity.[31][39] It also includes secondary custom chips that handle tasks associated with downloading, uploading, and social gameplay.[40][41] These tasks can be handled seamlessly in the background during gameplay or while the system is in sleep mode.[42] The console also contains an audio module, which can support in-game chat as well as "a very large number" of audio streams for use in-game.[43]

Its read-only optical drive is capable of reading Blu-ray Discs at speeds of up to three times that of the PS3's.[39][44] The console features a hardware on-the-fly decompression module boosting optical disc reading speed and buffer unread data when a game is not actively accessing the optical drive, forming part of Sony's PlayGo strategy.[43] Like the PlayStation 3, the Blu-ray Disc drive should be capable of reading 16-layer 400 GB discs.[45] Although the console supports photos and videos at 4K resolution, the system is not expected to be able to render games beyond 1080p.[46][47] The console includes a 500 gigabyte hard drive for additional storage,[48] which can be upgraded by the user.[49]

PlayStation 4 features WiFi and Ethernet connectivity, Bluetooth, and two USB 3.0 ports.[28][39] An auxiliary port is also be included for connection to the PlayStation Camera, a motion detection digital camera device first introduced on the PS3.[28] A mono headset, which can be plugged into the DualShock 4, is bundled with the system.[50] Audio/video output options include HDMI TV and optical S/PDIF audio.[28] The console does not have an analog audio/video output.[51]

Although not available on the system at launch,[52] the PS4 features a "Suspend mode" feature. This places the console in a low-power state, while allowing users to immediately resume their game once the console is awoken. The console also is able to download content such as game and OS updates while it is in this state.[53][54]

Controllers

Main articles: DualShock 4 and PlayStation Move
PlayStation Move controllers

DualShock 4 is PlayStation 4's primary controller, retailing at US$59/€59/£54.[55] Similar to the DualShock 3, it connects to the console via Bluetooth 2.1+EDR.[56] The DualShock 3, however, is not compatible with PS4.[57] The DualShock 4 is equipped with several new features, including a built-in two-point capacitative touch pad on the front of the controller, which is clickable.[50] The controller supports motion detection via a three-axis gyroscope and three-axis accelerometer and improved vibration,[50][56] as well as being the first PlayStation first-party controller to feature official support for the Windows PC platform.[58] It includes a non-removable,[59] rechargeable lithium-ion battery tentatively capable of storing 1000 mAh.[50] The tentative design weighs 210 g (7.4 oz), has dimensions of Template:Convert/3, and has a rubber or etched plastic backing to enhance grip.[56][59] The design shown at Sony's launch event was "near final".[30]

DualShock 4 controller

The controller features several output connectors. Its stereo jack (3.5 mm TRRS connector) supports the connection of a headset to allow a user to speak and hear audio simultaneously.[56] A micro-USB port, an extension port, and a mono speaker is also included. The controller can be charged via micro-USB, a dedicated charging station, or the console (even when the console is off).[50]

DualShock 4 features the following buttons: PS button, SHARE button, OPTIONS button, directional buttons, action buttons (triangle, circle, cross, square), shoulder buttons (R1/L1), triggers (R2/L2), analog stick click buttons (L3/R3) and a touch pad click button.[50] These mark several changes from the DualShock 3 and other previous PlayStation controllers. The START and SELECT buttons have been merged into a single OPTIONS button.[50][59] A dedicated SHARE button allows players to upload videos from their gameplay experiences.[50] The joysticks and triggers have been redesigned based on developer input.[50] The joysticks now features a concave surface.[59]

DualShock 4 also features a light bar that can display different colors. The colors help identify players and alert them with critical messages such as low health.[50] It also interacts with a camera attachment that perceives movement and depth by using the controller's light bar. It is based on the existing technology used in the PlayStation Move. Existing PlayStation Move controllers are supported on PS4.[56][60]

Camera

PlayStation Camera device

The PlayStation Camera is a motion sensing device for PlayStation 4. It includes two 1280×800px lenses operating with an aperture of f/2.0, with 30 cm focusing distance, and an 85° field of view.[50] The dual camera setup allows for different modes of operation, depending on the target application.[61] The two cameras can be used together for depth-sensing of objects in its field of vision,[62] akin to the Xbox's Kinect peripheral.[63] Alternatively, one of the cameras can be used for generating the video image, with the other used for motion tracking.[64]

PlayStation Camera also features a four-channel microphone array,[50] which helps reduce unwanted background noise and may even be used to issue commands.[61] It is tentatively set to be Template:Convert/3 (width × height × depth), with a weight of 183 grams (6.5 oz).[50] It will record video in RAW and YUV (uncompressed) formats and will connect to the console via an auxiliary port.[50] The PlayStation Camera will be released as a separate, add-on accessory,[48] priced at US$59/€49/£44.[55]

Companion devices

Main article: Remote Play

Smartphones, tablets, and PlayStation Vita can interact with PlayStation 4 as second screen devices.[28] Companion devices can also wake the console from sleep mode.[65]

PlayStation Vita can be used for streaming video directly from the console to the handheld, allowing supported games to be played remotely.[66] Sony hopes to make all PS4 games playable on PlayStation Vita.[28] Developers can add Vita-specific controls for use via Remote Play.[30]

The PlayStation App allows iOS and Android mobile devices to interact with PlayStation 4, similar to Xbox SmartGlass.[28][67][68][69] Gamers can use this application to, for example, purchase PS4 titles while away from home and have them remotely downloaded to the console, watch live streams of other gamers, and view in-game maps while playing games.[28]

Software and services

See also: PlayStation 4 system software
Main User Interface. “PlayStation Dynamic Menu”.

PlayStation 4 runs an operating system called "Orbis OS"; prototypes ran on the FreeBSD operating system.[10] The final version runs on the FreeBSD kernel.[70] Although the console does not require an Internet connection to function, it would provide "richer" functionality when it is connected to the internet.[71] PlayStation Network (PSN) allows users to access a variety of online services, including PlayStation Store, and the Music Unlimited and Video Unlimited subscription services.[28] Customers can browse titles and stream games via Gaikai to demo them almost instantaneously.[28][72] Access to a game's online multiplayer usually requires a subscription to PlayStation Plus,[73] a new policy introduced with the PlayStation 4, though this is dependent on the game publisher.[74] Free-to-play titles such as Blacklight Retribution, DC Universe Online, PlanetSide 2 and Warframe are playable without a subscription. Asynchronous functions such as online leaderboards can still be accessed.[75] Furthermore, owing to the need to subscribe for online multiplayer, Sony will not allow online passes to be used on the system by any publisher.[76] Sony intends to expand and evolve the services it offers over the console's lifespan.[77]

PlayStation 4 will support playing audio CDs, MP3 files, or from DLNA servers after launch.[78]

User interface

PlayStation 4 replaces the functionality of the PlayStation 3's XrossMediaBar with a new customizable interface titled PlayStation Dynamic Menu.[54][79][80] The user profile for players shows recent activity, their full name, and other details in addition to their unlocked Trophies.[81] The PS4 home screen features personalized content from friends.[28] Services from third-party vendors, such as Netflix and Amazon Instant Video, are also accessible within the new interface.[82] It is possible to multitask during gameplay, such as opening a web browser while playing a game.[28]

Voice control

A microphone or camera enables users to control the system through voice commands. Although limited at launch, Sony plan to expand the number of voice commands in the near future.[83]

Social features

"Ustream's integration within PS4 consoles will put gamers on a new media field. They will have the ability to direct, produce, and star in their own video game production, simply by being an awesome (or not so awesome!) gamer."

— Ustream co-founder Brad Hunstable

Sony is focused on "social" aspects as a major feature of the console.[77] Although PS4 has improved social functionality, the features are optional and can be disabled.[77] Gamers have the option to use real names with friends, in addition to a nickname in other situations when anonymity is important.[84]

Sharing

The DualShock 4 controller includes a "SHARE" button, allowing the player to cycle through the last 15 minutes of gameplay to select a screenshot or video clip appropriate for sharing. Media is uploaded seamlessly from the console to other PSN users or social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter.

Live broadcasting

Gamers can browse live video of titles their friends are playing through the PS4 interface, with cross-game camera and microphone inputs, spectate or assist in their game to help them overcome difficult obstacles, and broadcast live video of one's own gameplay via public services Twitch and Ustream, allowing friends to view and comment on them from other web browsers and devices.[28][85]

Games

See also: List of PlayStation 4 games

Sony Computer Entertainment of America chief executive officer Jack Tretton said games for PlayStation 4 will range in price from US$0.99 to US$60.00.[86] Games on PlayStation 4 are not region-locked, so games purchased in one region can be played on consoles in all regions.[87] Additionally, gamers can trade, lend, and resell their games, as buying a game means it is owned by them outright to do with as they please.[88]

Sony hopes to make it easier for independent, or "indie", game developers to develop titles for PS4.[33] At the 2013 E3 Sony event, the company revealed that they will allow developers to self-publish their titles on PlayStation Network for PlayStation 3, 4, and Vita systems.[89] The company further announced at least ten indie titles that will make their console debut on PlayStation 4 by the end of 2013.[90]

In addition to the physical media available at retailers, all PlayStation 4 titles can be purchased online.[91] Additionally, every game can be test played for free.[92] Players can sign into any PS4 console to access their entire digital game library.[93] Sony does not prohibit the trading of disc-based games and does not require the console to periodically check in online to validate game legitimacy.[94][95]

The system will feature downloadable content similar to what is available on other PlayStation platforms.

PlayGo

PlayGo allows quicker access to supported games. When a title is selected online, only a portion of the game data has to be transferred to the system before it can be started (e.g. the first level), with the remaining parts downloading during play, reducing the waiting time. If users prefer to play their game directly from disc, PS4 installs data to the hard drive during play, eliminating loading times. This is accomplished via the system's secondary processor. Similarly, system updates are downloaded seamlessly in the background without interruption.[96] PS4 also features technology that attempts to determine trends, including titles a gamer is likely to express interest in next, and then automatically download a small percentage of those games in the background, even in sleep mode, in order to save time.[28]

Backward compatibility

Sony has confirmed that PlayStation 4 will not natively support PlayStation 3 games.[97] While the company has yet to also rule out locally hosted emulation of some previous generations of game systems,[98] the company has detailed plans to explore cloud-based emulation of previous generations as a long-term solution to the challenges of backwards compatibility.

Sony is planning to launch a cloud-based streaming service through Gaikai, a company acquired by Sony in July 2012. The service will emulate and render previous generations of PlayStation games, streaming them to the PS4 and the Vita, over the Internet.[99][100]

Reception

Pre-release

"It's abundantly clear that PS4 is being driven as a collaboration between East and West, as opposed to a dictation from one side to the other. Developers are fully involved, activated, discussed and doing really cool collaborative things."

— Mark Rein, Epic Games[101]

Pre-release reception to the console from developers and journalists was positive.

Mark Rein of Epic Games praised the "enhanced" architecture of Sony's system, describing it as "a phenomenal piece of hardware".[102] John Carmack, programmer and co-founder of id Software, also commended the design by saying "Sony made wise engineering choices",[103] while Randy Pitchford of Gearbox Software expressed satisfaction with the amount of high-speed memory in the console.[104]

Eurogamer called the graphics technology in PS4 "impressive" and an improvement from the difficulties developers experienced on PlayStation 3.[39] Ted Price, president and CEO of Insomniac Games, said: "As a longtime partner of Sony's we've enjoyed some pretty awesome console tech over the last couple of decades and it looks like the PS4 will continue that trend. I think most of us in the console development world are always looking for more horsepower, more memory, more storage, faster load times... Sony showed clear evidence that we're getting those boosts with this console. However since we at Insomniac love creating new IP, what seems particularly cool is the Gaikai streaming which should allow you to experience console IP on different types of devices."[105]

After Sony's E3 2013 press conference, IGN responded positively to Sony's attitude towards indie developers and trading games, stating they thought "most gamers would agree" that "if you care about games like [Sony] do, you'll buy a PlayStation 4."[106] PlayStation 4's removable and upgradable hard drive also drew praise from IGN, with Scott Lowe commenting that the decision gave the console "another advantage" over the Xbox One, for which the hard drive cannot be accessed.[107]

GameSpot called PlayStation 4 "the gamer's choice for next-generation", citing its price, lack of restrictive digital rights management, and most importantly, Sony's efforts to "acknowledge its consumers" and "respect its audience" as major factors.[108]

Brazil

On October 17, 2013, Sony announced that PlayStation 4 will cost R$3,999 (about 1,759 USD).[109] The cost was explained by a Sony Brazil representative to be largely due to the Brazilian government's high import charges,[110] which were estimated to make up 60–70% of the cost.[111] Mark Stanley, Sony's general manager of Latin America, released a statement on October 21, 2013 with regards to the price of PlayStation 4. The included chart shows the Brazilian government's taxes and import fees are 63% (R$2,524), which in addition to other fees, raised the price of PlayStation 4 to R$3,999.[112] Stanley also stated that Sony is in discussions with Brazilian officials to reduce the import taxes and fees, and will try to begin producing the console locally, reducing the price, as it did with PlayStation 3.[113]

Release

Sales

In August 2013, Sony announced over a million preorders for the system were placed.[114] On its North American launch date, one million PlayStation 4 consoles were sold.Cite error: The <ref> tag has too many names (see the help page). During its United Kingdom launch, the PlayStation 4 becomes the best-selling console at launch with 250,000 consoles sold in 48 hours.[115] As of December 3, 2013, over 2.1 million consoles have been sold.[116]

See also

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