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December 2013
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The editors liked
Heaps of top-notch games
Can play HDR games (if you have a compatible TV)
Finally adds media and app/streaming capabilities absent at launch
Holds masses of future potential
No one likes to waste power and deal with insane energy bills
So it's reassuring to see Sony dialling back the PS4's power consumption. Though the original PS4's looks have become comfortingly familiar
The new smaller
More reserved design will make it
The system is cleanly designed
Functional and a downright joy to putter around its interface. Everything is speedy and responsive right from minute one
And the interface is full of clever design choices that speed things up. Games begin to install the s
Powerful spec
Great controller
Stylish looks
With a superpowered graphics processor and more processing oomph than many gaming PCs
The PS4 is capable of stunning visuals and hugely expansive gamesplaying experiences. Its sharing and social experiences add intuitive ways to make you feel a part of a
The PlayStation 4 is packed with impressive next-gen features. You can play PS4 games on your PlayStation Vita using the magic of Remote Play
Which is really useful if someone is using the TV. The console is constantly buffering the last 15 minutes of gameplay
So if you do something amazing
It’s easy to upload a clip of it online. While the camera is £50 extra
All controllers have Move motion
Compact build
Plain
Subtle design
Redesigned DualShock 4 controller is very nice to use
Power use is reasonable when gaming
Decent performance levels for the money
Simple set-up and interface
Games look and sound great
Good selection of TV
Film and music apps
Decent AV performance
The PlayStation 4 serves up dazzling graphics
Runs on a simplified and logical interface and boasts a fantastic controller. It has the upper hand in indie games and can stream a constantly growing list of legacy titles via PlayStation Now. The PS4 makes
Great games
Good value
Improved power efficiency
PS Plus still a great deal
DualShock 4 better than ever
Small and easy to hide out of the way
DualShock 4 controller has USB communication
Easy to swap out the internal hard drive
Capable of HDR gaming
Next generation graphics
Cheaper than competitors
Slick user interface
Excellent controller
Stunning 1080p gaming for the win
Remote Play is brilliant
Super-slick and fast operation
Compact design
Energy efficient
Super quiet
Powerful hardware hasn't even reached its full potential
Much-improved DualShock 4 controller
Multitasking allows background downloads
Music over games and more
Sharing content is simple
Justifies owning a Vita
Attractive and compact design
Great new controller
Impressive streaming support
Many new features
Incredibly quiet
Much more energy efficient
Looks lovely
Easier to expand HDD space
The editors didn't like
Media streaming can be fussy
500GB storage insufficient
Store download prices often absurdly high
No 4K video
PS4 Slim and Pro put question mark over this original console
When sat next to the Xbox One S
Which isn't massively more expensive than the 2016 PlayStation Slim
It's hard not to feel a little jealous of Microsoft's machine's 4K Blu-ray player. It's a luxury
For sure
But it's a future proofed one that may mean t
Again
We could drill home the point about there not being enough console-exclusive games
But there are larger problems to address here. Sony has made it clear that it's branch out or die. To add a new feature every six months or pack it up and call it q
Lack of exclusive games
Not backwards compatible
Media a bit light
No DLNA media streaming capabilities from launch. Or CD playback. Or MP3 support. Or 3D Bluray capabilities. Or backwards compatibility with PS3 games
Sony now charges for online gameplay through its PlayStation Plus service at £40 a year
But as that service offers superb
Recently-released games for free every month
Including Contrast and Resogun on the PlayStation 4
It’s worth paying for. The launch lineup of exclusive games isn’t that strong otherwise
It’s difficult to get excited about a new Killzone title
While the now-delayed Drivecl
Not totally silent when in the UI or playing a Bluray
Shiny parts of the casing are prone to scratches
Online multiplayer gaming is no longer free
Power use a bit on the high side when in the UI or watching a Bluray
Multimedi
No 3D Blu-ray
CD or DLNA support
Not as good as a dedicated disc player
The Xbox One has a slight edge in non-gaming entertainment features such as streaming content and media portal apps
Optical audio removed
No 4K Blu
Ray player
Not the prettiest machine on the market
No optical digital audio output
A mere 500GB HDD
No 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray player
Lack of A-list titles
Camera not included
Lack of Alist titles
No DLNA - yet
4K games still out of reach
Some features look a little underbaked right now
Lacks 4K Blu-ray player
PS4 Pro launch on the horizon
Many features still on the way
Like Gaikai streaming games
Baffling lack of DLNA and MP3 support
Most features require PSN connection
PS Plus required for non
F2P multiplayer
Controller analogue sticks still not durable enough
The PS4 Pro makes this a tough sell to dedicated fans
Published: 2013-11-21, Author: Stuart , review by: pocket-lint.com
Heaps of top-notch games, can play HDR games (if you have a compatible TV), finally adds media and app/streaming capabilities absent at launch, holds masses of future potential
Media streaming can be fussy, 500GB storage insufficient, Store download prices often absurdly high, no 4K video, PS4 Slim and Pro put question mark over this original console
One year on the PlayStation 4 has more than shown its worth: it's the choice console for gamers. Although some of 2014's biggest gaming highlights are the re-visiting of Grand Theft Auto 5 and The Last of Us, there's also success in Sony exclusives...
Abstract: 1. Users will not be able to connect an external hard drive to the PS4 to extend the storage2. PS4 does not support dynamic themes as they currently exist on the PlayStation 3 system3. The PS4 does not support audio CDs4. Users cannot rename their onlin...
Abstract: I must admit that I was a bit underwhelmed when I first saw the PS4 at E3 2013, and later at a demo station in my local Target. While Sony was touting the console's streamlined and stylish form, I was looking at another black box. It was a distinctive bla...
Abstract: W ith the introduction of the Sony PlayStation 4 at Gamescom 2013, it was called the ‘rebirth of the gaming world’. According to its developers, the Sony PS4 is the most powerful game platform ever. The staggering graphics provide a more intense game e...
The first fully redesigned PlayStation in seven long years sports a fresh look, an all-new interface, some unique features, and a much more comfortable controller....
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Published: 2013-11-15, Author: Ian , review by: pocket-lint.com
Abstract: The US launch for the PS4 is now upon us, the console launches tomorrow in the US, and at the end of the month in the UK. With that in mind, we went to Sony's central London HQ to get some hands-on time with the console. And, the good news is, there's pl...
Published: 2013-11-14, Author: Stuart , review by: pocket-lint.com
Abstract: Forget the games, forget the hype, one of the main features of any games console is the user interface that underpins it all. After all, it's probably the part of the console you'll see the most. And Sony has always presented simple, intuitive menus and h...
Powerful hardware hasn't even reached its full potential, Much-improved DualShock 4 controller, Multitasking allows background downloads, music over games and more, Sharing content is simple, Justifies owning a Vita
Many features still on the way, like Gaikai streaming games, Baffling lack of DLNA and MP3 support
The PlayStation 4 is built on promise and potential. The system that we see in a year from now will likely differ significantly from the launch-day units, just as the games released a year or more from now will better demonstrate the machine's power. Un...
Published: 2013-09-18, Author: Ian , review by: pocket-lint.com
Heaps of top-notch games, Can play HDR games (if you have a compatible TV), Finally adds media and app/streaming capabilities absent at launch, Holds masses of future potential
Media streaming can be fussy, 500GB storage insufficient, Store download prices often absurdly high, No 4K video, PS4 Slim and Pro put question mark over this original console
On its third birthday, the Sony PlayStation 4 finds itself as part of the front-running console family. It's the one to buy if you find it for a bargain, otherwise the PS4 Slim is the natural (and near-identical) replacement. If you want 4K gaming and ext...
Published: 2013-06-01, Author: Matt , review by: T3.com
Powerful spec, Great controller, Stylish looks
Lack of exclusive games, Not backwards compatible, Media a bit light
The PlayStation 4 is a fast, great-looking, powerful console at a not-silly price that also packs the best controller that's adorned a PlayStation so far. It has a fair amount of good games of all sizes and price points to play from the off, and its list...
