Everything We Know About The PS4 So Far

[Unleashed]

Playstation 4

Ok so i am going to try my best to recap everything we know about the PS4, no real secrets are left but a couple more things have been revealed after the Sony conference so in case you missed it here is what we got.

The Entire conference:


First the Specs:

Main Processor:
Single-chip custom processor
CPU: x86-64 AMD 'Jaguar' 8 cores
GPU: 1.84 TFLOPS, AMD next-generation Radeon™ based graphics engine

Memory:
GDDR5 8GB

Hard Disk Drive:
Built-in stock 500GB

Optical Drive (read only):
BD 6xCAV
DVD 8xCAV

I/O and communication:
Super-Speed USB (USB 3.0)
AUX
Ethernet (10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T)
IEEE 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth® 2.1 (EDR)

AV output:
HDMI
Analog-AV out
Digital Output (optical)


PS4 PROCESSOR AND GRAPHICS
It's been widely-known for some time that the PS4 would use AMD technology, both for its CPU and GPU elements – as is the remarkably similar Xbox One. AMD hardware was confirmed at the launch, although the precise architecture wasn't discussed in much detail.

Now as seen above it has some pretty awesome specs for a console, it comes equipped with a 500GB Hard drive and they are Removable and Upgradable. Meaning you can put any ordinary laptop hard drive in there just like the PS3, pretty cool.

Some Additional Info

"Hardware details were thin on the ground

Even what proved to be the most reliable leaks said that the PS4 would have 4GB of system memory. It was theorised that use of a single pool of fast GDDR5 memory would more than make up for the (rumoured) more fragmented 8GB memory system of the 'Xbox 720'. However, when the reveal came, we were pleasantly surprised to find that the PS4 will have a whopping 8GB of superfast memory.

It's possible that this was due to Sony telling developers to develop launch games within a 4GB limit. Final hardware wouldn't have been finalised when development started, and Sony would know exactly how much memory overhead the PS4's cloud gaming, video capture and operating system would have. So giving developers a smaller limit to work within would have been a safe move. Pure speculation, but it does make sense.

This unified memory system is seen by Sony as its main advantage against the Xbox 720, though only time will tell have much difference it will make. Sony’s lead system architect is certainly in a bullish mode though, describing the system as ‘Supercharged’ here: PS4 lead architect describes its "supercharged PC" design

The eight-core Jaguar AMD CPU and the powerful 1.84TFLOPS AMD GPU were both confirmed. There wasn't any details about the architecture of the latter though, an area where hardware leaks, from the largely-reliable http://www.vgleaks.com, have pointed to a significant advantage for the PS4."

"STANDBY, UPDATES AND CONTROLLER CHARGING
One of our biggest complaints about the PS3 was the size and regularity of its system updates. We'd often turn on the console for a quick game of something, only to have to wait for ages for a massive update to download and install. With the PS4, Sony claims to have solved these problems, with downloads and updates occurring in the background, even when the console is in its 'Standby Mode' so it should always be ready to go.

The Standby Mode has other uses too, the console will now be able to charge the new DualShock 4 controller (via Micro USB) while powered-down - and will probably be able to charge your phone or tablet too, which is handy."

"The PS4 will also be capable of going into a Suspend Mode mid-game, which means that tedious boot-up and game loading times should be a thing of the past. Simply go into standby when you want a break, and be able to resume from where you left off at a push of a button when you're ready. This is fantastic news, cutting down on waiting time and increasing playing time.

You'll also be able to start playing demos and downloaded games before they fully download. Essentially, the PS4 will download the core game code and the first level, and then download the rest as you play. Again, less waiting, more playing."

Now for the price i think that isn't half bad, as for our buddies to the west and east it isn't so cheap. Pushing a little more than $500, however there is a silver lining to this the PS4 is region free.

What does this mean? It means games are not region locked and that you can play for example a Japanese game on the american version of the console. Also to add to that it means our CL buddies like Baktiar and Ozzy can get it a "discount" if they import it, so that's good. (*Cough* In your face Ozzy MS supporter *cough* jk)

How to share used games:


Every Game coming to the PS4:

Abe's Oddysee

Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag

Battlefield 4

Blacklight: Retribution

Call of Duty: Ghosts

The Crew

The Dark Sorceror

Daylight

Dead Rising 3

DC Universe Online

Deep Down

Destiny

Diablo III

The Division Massive

Don't Starve

Dragon Age Inquisition

DriveClub

Dying Light

EA Sports UFC

Elder Scrolls Online

FIFA Soccer 14

Final Fantasy (PS4)

Final Fantasy XIV Square Enix

Final Fantasy XV Square Enix

Galak-Z

Just Dance 2014

Infamous: Second Son

Killzone: Shadow Fall

Kingdom Hearts III

Knack Studios Japan

Madden 25

Mad Max

Mercenary Kings

Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain

Mirror's Edge 2

NBA 2K14

NBA Live 14

Need for Speed Rivals

Octodad: Deadliest Catch

Outlast

The Order 1866

Peggle 2

Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare

PlanetSide 2

Primal Carnage: Genesis

Ray's The Dead

Secret Ponchos

Skylanders Swap Force

Sniper Elite 3

Star Wars Battlefront

The Witness

Thief

Transistor

Warframe

War Thunder

Watch Dogs

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

Wolfenstein: The New Order

PS4 Supports Used Games, Doesn't Require Online Connection

PlayStation Plus Required for PS4 Online Play


Supports used games

Alright that's all i have for now, let me know if i missed something. (biggrin)

R.I.P Microsoft

The Main difference between the Xbox One and the PS4

[T.B.W]

Niqqa the ps4 rules. Way better than the xbox one

[Chrome]

So PS Plus is pretty much gonna be PS4's xbox live gold?

[Grpeephole303]

So PS Plus is pretty much gonna be PS4's xbox live gold?

Not at all its going to be PS+ but now it allows you to play multiplayer on PS4..... it doesnt effect the multiplayer of the PS3 or the vita.


Xbox live gold doesnt give you anything for your services other than those 2 games they have promised

[Unleashed]

I dont really mind it much, they provide good content so meh i'll pay for it.

[Grpeephole303]

I dont really mind it much, they provide good content so meh i'll pay for it.

im already paying for it. its one of the best features the vita can have :O

[Grey]

i got it pre-ordered on amazon

[Unleashed]

im already paying for it. its one of the best features the vita can have :O

For sure, i might buy a Vita in the coming months

i got it pre-ordered on amazon

Same here man, hopefully i get it on launch day. Because lines are no bueno.

[Grey]

Same here man, hopefully i get it on launch day. Because lines are no bueno.

i wanted to pre-order it to make sure i do get one. first to buy gets first priority

[Unleashed]

^Exactly