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PlayStation 4 Release Date, Xbox One Will Work With PS 4

September 28, 2013 By Troy Rubenson Leave a Comment

Xbox One is one versatile gaming console that not only allows you to enjoy favorite game titles but also watch television channels through it. There is a tough competition brewing up between Xbox One and PS4 which is going to release in November. PS4 release date is going to happen in November on 15th, followed by Xbox One in the next week.

The PS4 has bigger advantage over Xbox One as it is coming one week early. However, Xbox One has got lots of features up in its sleeves. At the Tokyo Game Show which was held recently, it was revealed that the Xbox One will be able to support ‘any HDMI device’ also includes PlayStation 4.

A presentation was showing by Xbox senior director of product management and planned Albert Panello at the Tokyo Game Show. While the presentation was running, someone popped up a question about Xbox One’s capability to support video feed from PS4. However, he did not answer it directly.

As the presentation continued, Panello talked about Xbox One’s feature of snapping applications to one side of the screen while playing any game. He added that any app can be snapped to a game which also includes live TV feed. He further went to say that if you would like to play Ryse and Killzone simultaneously, you could snap them easily.

Killzone is an FPS game which is exclusively available for Sony PlsyStation gaming consoles. The newest addition to Killzone series is called Killzone: Shadow Fall which will be exclusively available for PlayStation 4. Recently Sony had revealed that it will not stop users of PS4 from recording videos through the console’s HDMI port. It is only after this announcement from Sony, Microsoft confirmed that they will not prevent PS4’s video signal.

From the new announcement coming from the Microsoft camp, it feels great to know that you will be able to play PS4 through Xbox One. However, we are not sure how is the ‘snapping’ feature will be really useful for Xbox One users. It does sounds great that through Kinect gestures you can change inputs or you can achieve the same through voice commands. You can play game and watch a TV show beside each other or attend a Skype call or even play a PS4 game, but how is that really going to help users?

Also, we feel that the screen splitting feature will only offer unsatisfying viewing experience because only one of the screens will get sound. Well, even if both the sides would play sounds, it won’t be of any help either.

The PlayStation 4 and Xbox One is going to compete against each other. Some tech pundits even feel that the PS4 has a better advantage over Xbox One mainly because of its early release and it also costs 100USD less. However, the Xbox One still portrays itself as a versatile device which even offers Skype calling feature.

PlayStation 4 Release Date – PS 4 Will be Priced Same As Xbox One

September 2, 2013 By Troy Rubenson 5 Comments

The Xbox One vs PS4 battle is heating up more and more. The PlayStation 4 is going to arrive on November 15 in United States and for Europe, New Zealand and Australia, the release date of PS4 has been set to November 29^th. The news about the confirmed PlayStation 4 release date was announced during the Sony’s Gamescom 2013 press conference.

If you are interested in buying the PlayStation 4, you can apply for a pre-order. Recent records shows that the next gen PlayStation has managed to build up over 1 million pre-orders across the globe. The gaming console will be launched in 32 countries. Also, the launch of PS4 will also mark off the launch of 33 new games. Also recent leaks reveal that some of the much anticipated PSN titles will also be officially announced and added to the list of PS4 games when the gaming console is released.

PS4 Price

What’s interesting about the PlayStation 4 is that Sony has decided to price it at $499. The price is going to be same as that of Xbox One. When you pay $499, here is what you will get in the bundle: a 500GB hard drive, a game called Killzone: Shadow Fall, the PS4 camera, and two DualShock 4 gaming controllers. When you look at the rival gaming console from Microsoft, buyers will only get the Fifa 14 game along with the Xbox One gaming console.

Some of the PS4 games that will be launched alongside the gaming console include, Destiny, Knack, Drive Club, Minecraft, War Thunder, The Order: 1886, Kingdom Hearts 3, Halo and many more. The titles that you purchase for the PS4 can be traded at retail outlets or you can even sell it someone or give to a friend. On the other side, Microsoft did not want offer such perks with Xbox One but owing to the criticism from the gaming community, Microsoft is also offering the same kind of perks with Xbox One.

The PlayStation 4 was first showcased during the E3 event. At that time, only a black colored PS4 was revealed. We are not sure whether the Japanese tech giant has any plans to release the device in different colors. The PS4 is slimmer than the Xbox One.

At first, Sony had no plans to include the PS4 camera in the bundle to make the gaming console available at low price. The Xbox One will be shipped with Kinect 2.0. According to tech experts who have already analyzed the camera device of both the gaming consoles have concluded that Sony is offering a low standard camera whereas the Kinect 2.0’s camera is more likely to be used by Xbox One users.

It was in the news recently that Microsoft is rolling out Xbox One voice commands only for five countries out of thirteen countries where the Xbox One will be launched. However, Microsoft officially announced that will be offering voice commands for ten out of thirteen countries. Sony is going to offer some free services with the PS4 such as free games like Planetside 2, free access to online apps like Netflix and free features like party chat.

PS4 Release Date on November 15 – PlayStation 4 Continues to Build Expectations

August 27, 2013 By Troy Rubenson 1 Comment

As it was rumored, Sony aims to launch the PS4 during the holiday season. This is an ideal time, since children and adults will be in a restive mood, and will have time to try some of the games available. During a video game conference held annually in Germany, Gamescom, Sony might be hard-pressed to announce the launch date.

Sony has already unveiled the features and price of the new console, but now after dilly-dallying on the release date, the Japanese tech giant has finally announced the new PS4 release date.

The new Sony PS4 will be released on November 15th. People can however make their pre-orders on various sites on the Internet that sell game consoles. The device will be first available in North America and then within two weeks time even European game enthusiasts will be able to purchase the device.
The release date of Xbox One has not been yet announced by Microsoft. However, recent rumors predict that the much awaited gaming console will be out on November 8. If this comes true, both the devices will compete head-on with each other. This will see a great competition emerge as each tries to win the major share of gamers. However, this is attributed to new game players, since those who upgrade tend to stay with the same company.

During the June Electronic Entertainment Expo, Sony endeared itself to many game players by placing their unit at a lower price to Microsoft’s Xbox One. The PS4 will retail at $399, while the Xbox One at $499. There will be looser management of digital rights in all games that are given with the Xbox One. This loose arrangement was arrived at after Microsoft tried to control the trading, exchange, or resale of game discs. This unpopular set of rules has now been reversed and the discs can now be traded under less strict terms.

The PS4 should be ready to take advantage of the fact that the Xbox one is being launched in 13 of the 21 original markets. It is as yet to be seen if Sony will take advantage and launch its PS4 in the countries that will be left out of the initial launch by Microsoft. It would certainly augur well for the company, given that the PS4 is also cheaper than the Xbox One. This means that people will prefer to take the cheaper PS4, rather than wait for Microsoft to re-launch the costlier Xbox One at a later date.

The Sony PS4 comes with supports both DVD and Blu-ray discs. It also supports game DVR and Bluetooth 2.1. It will come housed with 8GB RAM, 500 GB hard disk storage and additional cloud storage. Gamers will be able to chat with other players while the game is running. It will also support live streaming.

Sony has got a wide range of games that have been built mainly for PS4 release such as Knack, Killzone: Shadow Fall, Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag, Call of Duty: Ghosts and many more. The die is cast with each of the giant game console makers aiming to launch their new consoles at the same time. One wonders what happened to Nintendo.

Xbox One Release Date – When will Much Awaited PS 4 Competitor will Arrive?

August 26, 2013 By Troy Rubenson 1 Comment

Microsoft is set to reveal the release date of the new Xbox One. As Sony fans wait for the release of the PS4, Microsoft is also expected to announce their release also. The competition between these two companies is as fierce as ever, and Microsoft has upped its game by saying that they will release the console in 13 countries instead of the initial target of 21. Anyone who wants a console on the first day that they are released can follow the detailed instructions given by Microsoft.

According to Forbes, the Xbox One will have high end games, which are being called, “AAA” games. The countries that will get the consoles include United States, Brazil, Germany, Mexico, New Zealand, Australia, Canada Austria, France, Ireland, Spain and Italy The game console will be later released in Finland, Denmark, Russia, Sweden, Norway, Switzerland, Belgium and Netherlands.

According to Microsoft, they would very much have liked to launch the Xbox One on the same day in all of these markets, but some factors have come up that have made it necessary to delay the Xbox One release date in some countries.

The factors include the localizing of the Xbox One Dash; add languages and new voices, and also include applications that will be meaningful to the country that is targeted.

According to Forbes, the company had made controversial changes in their policy and this could have occasioned the delay. It is possible to launch in as many markets as possible since the company is working out all the kinks in the system. Analysts say that the exclusion of many countries in Europe, where soccer is idolized, may cost them in the long term. In Europe, the game FIFA sells very well. If Microsoft is not careful, the way that they handle the launch will be disadvantageous and this will have them starting from a weak position right at the beginning.

Although Microsoft has not made any official statement, many people believe that the Xbox One will be launched in November. Game enthusiasts are anxiously waiting for Microsoft to break its silence on the release date for the console. The company will also continue to enhance the game playing experience, and is hoping that game developers can test the machine to the maximum, by producing exciting, high-end games. So, are you among the Gaming enthusiasts who are waiting eagerly for the Xbox One release date?

GTA 5 Release Date – Grand Theft Auto Going to Arrive for PC, Xbox One and PS4?

August 25, 2013 By Troy Rubenson 1 Comment

The latest version of Grand Theft Auto – GTA 5 release date is going to be on 17^th September. The game will be first only made available for PS3 and Xbox 360 gaming consoles. The PS3 and Xbox 360 are obsolete gaming consoles (though they are very popular) as they are going to be replaced by successor models like PS4 and Xbox One. So, when is the GTA 5 going to arrive for Xbox One, PS4, Wii U and PC?

Rockstar Games, the developer of GTA 5, has not announced anything on the release of the game for other platforms. Gamers who are overwhelmed by the specs of Xbox One and PS4 are eagerly waiting to purchase the new gaming consoles which are expected to go on sale during the holiday season this year. Such gamers are waiting for the GTA 5 to be available for these consoles too.

According to ESRB the GTA 5 has lots of adult content such as sexual content, blood, violence, adult humor, nudity and so on. Still, the GTA 5 is still one of the most liked games of the recent times. Most of the existing games are not compatible with Xbox One and PS4 and so is the new GTA 5. Hence, many game developers have developed exclusively to support the next gen gaming consoles.

After the next gen gaming consoles will be announced in November, many new games will be launched. Recently during an interview with the Rockstar North president Lesie Benzies, he acknowledged the arrival of Grand Theft Auto Online and multiplayer edition of GTA on October 1. He also hinted the game would be available on newer gaming consoles but he did not make any commitment.

During the interview, Benzies was asked what has he planned for GTA 5 as new gaming consoles are going to replace the older gaming consoles. He answered that they have made plans in advance to meet the requirements of the next world. It indicates that currently they want to focus on the existing gaming consoles to know what gamers want before they commit anything major about supporting next gen consoles.

Sony had recently revealed an advertisement for the PlayStation 4 with words ‘Greatness Awaits.’ When you view the video, it shows you live action teaser of GTA 5. It also shows the banner of GTA which is nothing but a GTA 5 logo that we had all seen in April on a leaked video. There has not been any official announcement but we can speculate on the basis of this coincidence that may be Sony and Rockstar are working on something.

As of now, Rockstar has refrained from revealing anything on editions for PC and Wii U. Even though Rockstar is not revealing much, the future for the large scale Grand Theft Auto Online seems good. As and when we come to know anything new about GTA 5 release date for next gen gaming consoles and other platforms, we will keep you posted. Until GTA 5 game enthusiasts can only enjoy on Xbox 360 and PS3.

PS 4 Release Date – Playstation 4 Games, Short Xbox One Comparison

August 3, 2013 By Janet Vasquez 3 Comments

The much awaited PlayStation 4 is going to arrive soon and it will be priced at $399. The Japanese manufacturer is yet to give out details on the PS 4 release date. Recently, Sony released a PS 4 teaser with words ‘When Worlds Collide’ only to keep us guessing on the arrival of the new gaming console from Sony.

The predecessor models of PlayStation sold over 300 million units and Sony hopes to break all the previous records with the new PS 4. The new PS 4 allows users to upload and download games while you play on it. On PS 4, you will be stream your game play sessions. You will also be able to make quick small-sized videos on your gameplay and share it with your friends over the PlayStation network. The spectation feature allows you to sure your game sessions with your friends and let them play the game on your behalf. The PS 4 Vita allows you to remotely play PS 4 sessions.

When the E3 2013 press conference was held, Sony had released the names of the games that will be exclusively available for PS 4. On the day of the event various games were announced namely Assassin’s Cred IV: Black Flag, Battlefield 4, Call of Duty: Ghosts, DC Universe Online, DriveClub, Fifa 14, Just Dance 2014, Killzone Shadow Fall, Knack, LEGO Marvel Super Heros, Madden NFL 25, NBA 2K14, NBA Live 14, Skylanders: Swap Force, Warframe and Watch Dogs.

The following games are expected to launch during the window period from day one to the month of March. The specific release dates of the following games have not been announced by the company. Basement Crawl, Blacklight Retribution, Contrast, Daylight, Doki-Doki Universe, infamous Second Son, Mercenary Kings, Need for Speed: Rivals, Oddworld: New ‘n’ Tasty, PlanetSide 2, Primal Carriage: Genesis, Super Motherload, The Crew, The Order: 1886, The Pinball Arcade, The Witness, Tiny Brains, Transistor, Wolfenstein: The New Order and War Thunder.

Both Microsoft’s Xbox One and Sony’s PlayStation 4 comes with 8GB RAM. However, out of the 8GB, 3GB will be used for system and background applications on Xbox One and the remaining 5GB will be for games. Even with Sony PS 4, 3.5GB will be kept for system and background applications and the remaining 4.5GB will be available for games. However, the RAM allocation on both the devices will allow claiming an additional 1GB RAM when required to play heavy duty games.

The Sony PlayStation 4 is going to be powered with a single-chip custom x86 AMD CPU of 8 cores. It will house a 1.84 TFLOPS GPU from AMD Radeon. There is an inbuilt hard-disk drive, the details of which are not yet known. It will be supplied with 8GB RAM. It will also come with a Blu-ray/DVD disc drive.

As far as connectivity is concerned, the gaming console comes with Ethernet, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth v2.1. AV output options on the PS 4 include HDMI, analog-AV out and digital output. The gaming console will be capable of 170GBPS bandwidth. The eye accessory is provided with two cameras and four microphones.

The PlayStation 4 is expected to be available for purchase when Xbox One goes on sale. Both to devices are rumored to go on sale in November. The Xbox One release date is November 29. However, there is no confirmation on the Sony PS 4 release date. Various speculations on the date of release of PS 4 are doing rounds such as November 3 and December 13 (courtesy Toys R Us). We will have to wait few weeks more to learn about the specific dates of both the devices.

PS 4 Release Date Rumored to Leak Ahead of the Xbox One

June 29, 2013 By Deborah Cobing 9 Comments

The competition between Sony and Microsoft with their PS 4 and Xbox One consoles respectively is yet a hot happening. An early launch of the PlayStation 4 could well be expected as a fall out of this competition to get customers latched on to their device before the other does the same.

A retail partner of Sony covering the European region, NeoGaf have let out the probable early release strategy from Sony by posting a poster of the PlayStation 4 which had the early release date mentioned on it. Sony had forbidden the display of this poster by all its retailers.

As per the poster, release date of the PlayStation 4 has been mentioned as 13 November. The Xbox is to be released on the 27^th of November. That gives Sony, if the release date is to be believed, a full two weeks of head start before the Xbox.

The game is not yet over as neither Sony, nor Microsoft has come up with any official release date announcements as yet. Microsoft has the precedence of effecting last minute change like it did with the policy on usage of used games as well as the need for continuous internet connection on their consoles. Likewise, an earlier than the expected November 27 release date cannot be ruled out either.

The retailer who gave out the food for this fight has also not confirmed anything. What can however be concluded safely is that in the US, the PS4 would have either an early or a late release.

Ardent gamers would sure be keeping their eyes and ear open and up to get more information for they are the first burst of customers who make a difference in the sales of the gadgets and gives importance to the launch timing of the device.

PS 4 Release Date: November 13 Seems to be Most Probable for Sony Playstation 4

June 22, 2013 By Deborah Cobing 2 Comments

There is a long queue of inquisitive interested people for the Sony PS 4 who seem to just can’t wait any longer to have one of their own. A retailer in Amsterdam has put up a poster mentioning the date of 13 November as its release date. There is no confirmation from Sony on the release dates so far.

November the 13th has also been indicated by Media Mart as the date of release of the PS 4. Media Market has a presence in over 700 countries worldwide. They would sure have some tips from Sony to declare such a date. Another source of the probable release date comes from budgetgaming.nl forum maintained by Henri Alexander, who also states the date of 13 November as the D-date. His speculation is based on promotional material received from Sony.

The retailer in Netherlands appears to be the main source for this date of 13 November taking a definitive shape. The retailer, BoI has however mentioned that this date they have mentioned is not for sure and would be updated with time.

If we take precedence to speculate date of release of the PS4 we see that Sony had launched the PlayStation 3 in 2006 with plans of a lunch on the US to be followed by a European launch thereafter. The European launch had rolled over to spring of 2007 in that case. In case of the PS4 therefore, there could be a US release before 13 November this time.

Given the console market has the Xbox One from Microsoft coming in November, Sony would have to match that date or get their device before to remain in the competition. November is also the beginning of US holiday season when consoles are in demand.

There would be many a PS 4 Black Friday deals if the device comes into the market in the holiday season. Retailers do put up such promotional deals to get customers to their stores. The season experiences a huge buying spree in the US.

Another aspect which acts in Sony’s favor if they can keep the date of November 13 for their release is that the PS4 is cheaper than the Xbox One. A customer would get the PS4 with an additional controller for the cost equivalent to that of buying the Xbox One console.

Pre-order bookings have been opened by GameStop and Amazon in the US and they have mentioned date of release as holiday season of 2013. Amazon mentions December 21 as the release date, and this seems to be just to play safe.

Xbox One vs Sony PlayStation 4 – Microsoft Console Short Comparison to PS 4

May 28, 2013 By Troy Rubenson Leave a Comment

This year it is going to be the first time that gaming consoles from Microsoft and Sony will be competing against each other. Microsoft’s Xbox One is going to be available at the stands first and then within few weeks the PlayStation 4 will be available on sale.

The competition is going to be fierce between both the gaming consoles. It won’t be easy to choose one. By comparing both the gaming consoles, you can make the right choice.

Games
When Xbox One was unveiled; Microsoft spoke about 15 games that will be exclusively available to Xbox One. Some of the games include Forza 5 racing game, Quantum Change, Ryse, NBA Live 2014, Fifa 2014, and many more.

At the moment, Sony has not committed about any particular games for their new gaming console. However at the showcasing event of PS4, the makers had run games like Knack and Killzone: Shadow Fall, Infamous: Second Son, and Drive Club. However, there will be many games that will be available for both consoles.

Hardware
Both gaming consoles are powered with AMD CPUs with x86 architecture and 8GB RAM. The hard disk drive present on Xbox One is of 500GB. However, Sony has remained mum on the storage size of PS4. They have only mentioned it to be ‘very large.’ As far as design is concerned, Xbox One is large sized box that supports Blu-ray discs. When it comes to PS4, Sony has not unveiled anything about the device. They have only released a 39 seconds video which only shows you blurred images of PS4.

The Xbox One controller appears like a polished version of Xbox 360 controller. The D-pad appears better and buttons and sticks have been revamped. The battery compartment has also been given facelift which gives you good grip. Your old Xbox 360 device will not work on the new Xbox One. Sony is making use of the DualShock edition controller for PS4. DualShock 4 comes with new features like touchpad, analog sticks, easy to use triggers, light bar and share button. The overall design of Sony PS4 controller is almost same as first gen PS.

Motion Control
Both the new gaming consoles come with motion control feature. Microsoft is offering Kinect while Sony is offering PlayStation Eye. Both are optional accessories that can be availed with the respective gaming consoles.

Kinect comes with a camera that supports 1080p and is able to detect and recognize people through face recognition technology. It can detect bodily movements like finger movement, heart rate, movements of legs and so on. You can also command the device using commands through Kinect. You can power up the device by saying ‘Xbox on.’

The PlayStation 4 comes with PlayStation Eye which makes use of two cameras. Those cameras will be able to detect motion in the room. It also comes with microphone for hearing voice commands. Sony does not plan to sell the PlayStation Eye separately as an accessory but bundled with the device.

Internet Connectivity
The Xbox Live allows more people to join multiplayer games simultaneously. Players can help each other complete the game or let the other play continue the game. PS4 will offer Facebook integration and it will allow players to connect with their friends. By using PlayStation Network, gamers will be able to stream games on PS4 online. Friends can help each other complete the game or pass difficult moments of the game through cloud gaming technology.

Backward Compatibility
The games that you enjoyed on your Xbox 360 or PS3 cannot be played on Xbox One and PS4. The main reason behind it is that both the gaming consoles are making use of new system architectures.

Other Features
The Xbox One offers easy connectivity to TV. All you need to do connect the cable wire to Xbox One and then connect Xbox One to TV. This will allow you to watch TV as and when you want. Also you can make use of Skype to perform video chat using the camera present on Kinect. Sony will make it possible for third party indie studios to distribute own games on PS4. This feature won’t be available on Xbox One.

PS4 Price

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