Rumor: PS4 to push 'new playing options' over high-powered hardware

[GreenL420]

According to a Nikkei report sourced to an unnamed Sony Computer Entertainment employee, the PlayStation 4 will have "new playing options" as its primary selling point, rather than its hardware specs. It sounds very Nintendo-like on a broad scale, but somewhat different in execution, as those new playing options will be based on connections to other devices, including smartphones.

The PS4 will be presented as a "nerve center" for home entertainment, with improved ability to connect to mobile devices – including Xperia smartphones, Nikkei notes, but presumably popular phones as well.

We expect to learn more about the mystery device on February 20, when Sony will hold an event that is expected to reveal the console.

[MCNewYork71]

Rumor: PS4 to push 'new playing options' over high-powered hardware

Interesting. Not sure what good a smart phone will do for a ps4 other than maybe trophy viewing or network messages or some dumb shit. Does t sound very good though lol. Fucker better utilize good graphics over a smartphone connection.

[L-Booma]

I hope the Ps3 dont go the same way as the Xbox. I dont want a Multimedia centre, I want a console!

But these are all stupid rumours.

[MCNewYork71]

Rumor: PS4 to push 'new playing options' over high-powered hardware

The ps3 is a multi media thing. Probably before the Xbox was. You can do more in ps3 than u can Xbox

[L-Booma]

The ps3 is a multi media thing. Probably before the Xbox was. You can do more in ps3 than u can Xbox

Na, the xbox have a lot more options with apps, in the US.

NBA, movies, and tons more. Plus the connections with smart phones etc.

[GreenL420]

The ps3 is a multi media thing. Probably before the Xbox was. You can do more in ps3 than u can Xbox

Plus pirated movies get blocked instantly most times with cinavid that is a major downside and makes it less a media console.

[MCNewYork71]

Rumor: PS4 to push 'new playing options' over high-powered hardware

Well ps3 you get:

Internet browser
Music player
Blu ray player
Photo organizer
That music app u can dl
Netflix
Connecting the vita or whatever it's called.
You can do themes


I don't know about Xbox. What more can I do with it than the ps3?