In a few short weeks the Playstation 4 will be coming to stores around the world (Nov 15, America. Nov 29, Europe). While the anticipated day speedily approaches, there are still plenty of questions that need to be asked and little details that need to be understood. As someone that is considering buying the PS4, I decided to do a little research about the important tidbits and of course I’m sharing it with anyone who happens to visit this little corner of the internet.
The games available at launch should take center stage, since they can make or break it. Features can only go so far after all. From what I’ve seen, I’m not impressed or overly excited at what’s going to be available, so don’t be ashamed to adopt a wait-and-see approach. There’s no rush to get the console right off the bat.
Launch Titles
The games available at launch should take center stage, since they can make or break it. Features can only go so far after all. From what I’ve seen, I’m not impressed or overly excited at what’s going to be available, so don’t be ashamed to adopt a wait-and-see approach. There’s no rush to get the console right off the bat.
Killzone Shadowfall and Knack will be the only CD based playstation exclusives to be ready at launch. I’m not saying these two titles aren’t good, I’m just saying that it would be nice if they had a couple friends with them when they reach my doorstep. Luckily enough, there are a couple more options available. Nothing grand or eye-catching but choices nonetheless. Battlefield 4, CoD Ghosts, Madden and Fifa to name a few – or in short, games that are already available elsewhere but will have next generation versions.
Then there are the free to play games that require a download. Warframe and DC universe are perfect examples of such. They’re both good games and seem to add much needed flavor to the Playstation launch.
Still, despite the rather abysmal lineup, in the months following its release there are a number of high profile games that will undoubtedly join the console’s line up. The kind of games that make a gamer wide-eyed in excitement and thankful that they’re alive.
Playstation Plus
Now, the second issue that came to my mind is how the PS4 is departing from the free to use online model that has previously dominated the PS3. The fact the online gaming requires an active Playstation Plus subscription has been confirmed, but what really does that mean to us the gamers?
It seems straight forward enough. In order to be able to play online or participate in any multiplayer function, PLUS is required. Yet, there are exceptions to this rule. A wide selection of Free-to-play games like the previously mentioned War Frame and the MMORPG DC Universe Online are exempted from the requirement. What that generally means is that if I have to buy the game, I have to have a PS Plus account to enjoy it the fullest.
As things go, that isn’t so bad because the service has more tricks behind its sleeve. The Instant game selection, for instance, offers a range of titles every month for Plus members to download and play for no added cost. While that may not mean much at the launch (games Resogun and contrast will be available.), when the ball starts going it will mean everything in the world.
I say this because, I’ve seen what kind of digital content the service has made available for the Playstation 3. Top rated titles that have more awards than I can comfortably count. Examples include critically acclaimed uncharted 3 and the best comic book franchise of all time, Batman: Arkham City.
There are of course other benefits, but nothing quite as good as the game collection in my opinion. Cloud storage for saves, discounts and early access to name a few. All in all, great little bonuses that make our money go a little further.
The price isn’t half bad either, 50USD for 12 months. That’s less than 5 dollars a month, not bad at all still there are shorter commitments like a three month one for around 18 USD. Now, as someone who has occasionally used PS PLUS, I think that’s a steal especially for anyone who owns a PS3 or Vita as well.
What the PS 4 Can’t do
Remember the share button? Well at launch, we won’t be able to upload to our favorite site, YouTube. I know, bummer. Oddly enough, Facebook is fair game for hosting videos. Also, streaming sites like Twitch and Ustream will likewise be available to any gamer wanting to create their gaming stream.
It’s also been confirmed that some segments of a game will be restricted to streaming, sharing and recording. What parts are entirely up to the developer’s discretion. I’m not sure how I feel about this, as I love watching games as though they were movies, cutting out the good parts wouldn’t be as entertaining.
PS 3 gadgets aren’t going to work with the incoming system either. That means that the Dualshock 3 controller will just have to sit things out. It’s not alone either, the Blue-ray remotes that everyone was suckered into buying won’t be compatible as well. Heck even the PS3 Bluetooth headsets are being left out.
There is a bright side I suppose. The PS 4 box comes with a mic, one that can be plugged in directly to the new controller. Despite that, It’s hard not to feel that pretty soon, my old toys will be gathering dust in a quiet corner, but hey that’s the price of progress or so everyone seems to be telling me these days.
Another thing that needs to be mentioned is that there will be no external hard drive support. While it’s undoubtedly a hassle, it’s far from the end of the world. Still, with the console mimicking PC play more and more, I’m sure my HD will fill up faster than I can blink. I mean, we can buy games digitally now and apparently some titles will have mandatory installs, that’s not even mentioning the countless saves and patches that will come as time passes.
I think that’s about everyone needs to know about the PS4. Forewarned is forearmed, and when buying a new console every little bit of information is a godsend. What do you guys think? Is there anything else that I need to add? Or does anyone have any questions ? Please comment and let me know.
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