Playstation photos 4. Differences from previous versions

After the resounding success of the PlayStation 3, which was released by the world famous Japanese company Sony back in 2007, everyone was waiting for a sequel. And now, after six long years of waiting, the Japanese gave birth to a novelty - the fourth-generation console PlayStation 4. The characteristics of this model exceeded all expectations, and at the time of release the console had no analogues or competitors. This allowed sales of the set-top box to soar to unprecedented heights, which brought serious profits to the manufacturer.

Console Key Features

Let's take a closer look at the console: what is the PlayStation 4? Characteristics new console correspond to all modern realities and even somewhat exceed them. Here are the basic data:

The new console is equipped with an x86-64 AMD Jaguar processor, which is as powerful as the best computer counterparts and has 8 cores.
AMD graphics core is responsible for video playback, delivering 1.84 teraflops
RAM is 8 gigabytes, GDDR5 generation.
The total amount of memory is 500 GB, if desired, the hard drive can be replaced.
Of the I / O devices, we can distinguish a full-fledged 6xCAV Blu-ray drive, as well as the presence of USB 3.0 and AUX outputs.
The console can connect to the network via Ethernet that supports 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T protocols, wireless systems that support IEEE 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth 2.1.
The set-top box has HDMI, digital and analog outputs.

In short, the new console has everything that even the most sophisticated and demanding gamer needs.

As for the joysticks, they can also please the players. Joysticks are now wireless, have dimensions of 162 x 52 x 98 mm and a rather small weight - 210 g. They are very comfortable in the hands and are practically not felt. Plus, the absence of wires also plays a role - now you can play at any distance from the console. In general, joysticks are packed with the latest technology and are not inferior in functionality to the console itself. Among the buttons you can see PS, share, options, movement direction, actions, R1/L1/R2/L2, left stick /L3, right stick/R3. In addition to the buttons, the joystick has a capacitive touchpad that supports up to two points at the same time. The touchpad is fully clickable. The joystick has a built-in six-axis gyroscope. In addition, it has a light bar that makes it look even more attractive, the joystick supports vibration and it has a built-in microphone to communicate with other players while playing or recording streams. The joystick has USB, Extention and headphone outputs, so you can connect everything you need to it if you want. The gamepad is connected to the set-top box via Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR. The battery on the joystick is a classic lithium-ion battery that can withstand quite a long time without recharging.

The PlayStation 4 comes with an updated PlayStation 4 Eye camera with external dimensions of 186 x 27 x 27 mm. Its characteristics are also quite worthy of respect:

It can shoot video at 1200 x 800 pixels at 60 frames per second in video formats such as RAW and YUV. There are also shooting modes at 640 x 400 at 120 fps, 320 x 190 at 240 fps, allowing you to choose the optimal quality that suits you.
The camera is equipped with dual lenses with a fixed focus and a capture range of 30 cm.
The review of the updated video camera is 85 degrees, which, you see, is a lot.
The camera has a four-channel microphone that picks up even the quietest sounds.
The camera is connected to the console via AUX. The cable is two meters long, so you can put the camera anywhere you like.

And that's not all innovations, there are incredibly many of them. If you list them all, then this article will not suffice. You can learn about additional innovations in the program plan from the second half of the article.

Design

So, you have already got acquainted with the main innovations in the PlayStation 4. The characteristics, you see, are impressive. As for the appearance, everything here is also excellent. The dimensions of the new attachment are 275 x 53 x 305 mm and the weight is about 2.8 kg. Appearance the consoles are quite classic - straight lines and a slightly beveled design, in short, nothing more. It is fully consistent with the principle of Japanese minimalism. The body of the console has the appearance of three layers of blocks, which symbolize the power and reliability of the console. Centered top panel you can see the manufacturer's glossy logo. There are two USB outputs on the front panel of the console.

If you want something special, then today there is a fairly large number of various customized models of set-top boxes, among which you can choose any, everything depends on what you like best.

Advantages over other consoles

The main competitor of the Japanese console is still the brainchild of Microsoft - the Xbox. By and large, the consoles are quite similar and it's hard to say which one is better. It is best to leave this question to the judgment of gamers, because each of the consoles has its own advantages and disadvantages, and, accordingly, each of them has its own army of fans who consider the competitor's product to be something unworthy of attention.

Features of the new console

What else can boast of the new PlayStation 4? The characteristics have already been considered, the design too, it remains to see new features of the software type. And here, too, there is where to roam:

The console was made as convenient as possible for developers of new games, significantly reducing the time required to create them, as well as their budget. This will allow even small game development companies to promote their creations to gamers with minimal effort. As a result, it will receive a serious impetus to development.
While the game is downloading from the PlayStation Store, you will not have to sit and look at the loading bar with a bored face. Now you can start playing the digital version of the game the moment you download it.
You can update the software even when the console is turned off.
Now appeared new mode"intellectual pause". It allows you to continue playing from the moment you left the game, immediately after turning on the console. And this means that even lack of time will not prevent your progress in the game - you can pause, turn off the console, and then, turning it on, continue playing from the same place.
Now appeared latest system Gaikai, which will let you try the game in the store before buying it. After all, no one wants to buy a pig in a poke, right?
You can see in real time what your friends are playing right now.
In the store, you can now immediately see a list of your recommendations. It is built based on your purchases in the PlayStation Store, which, you see, is very convenient.
There is now a new Ustream service that allows you to stream games in real time. And if you encounter difficulties, then you can easily ask for help from friends who will tell you how best to go through this or that moment of the game.
The console menu is now multitasking: right during the game, you can use other applications, for example, access the Internet.
With dedicated PlayStation Apps, you can connect to your console using PlayStation Vita and PS Vita TV. In addition, you can connect to the console using your phone.
The console comes with a standard headset and a 500 GB hard drive, which, if desired, can be replaced with any other.
The console has finally removed regional restrictions, so you will no longer encounter letters such as PAL and NTSC.

Differences from previous versions

The technical characteristics of the PlayStation 4 are seriously different from those of the console of the previous version. There are also significant differences in software. Technically, the console has become much more powerful - everything has improved, from the processor to random access memory. An important fact was that the manufacturer abandoned the processors that he used in previous models, and adopted a computer processor.

In addition, the new joysticks are also different. An important update was the appearance of the Share button, which makes it possible to share the best moments of your game with friends and acquaintances or stream the game in real time.

Console modifications

To date, there are several different modifications of the Sony PlayStation 4, the characteristics of which are slightly different. To date, modifications such as Neo, Slim and Pro are the most popular. Each of them has its own characteristics.

PlayStation 4 Pro

One of the modifications can be called a console whose characteristics differ from the standard one. It shows higher performance due to the updated "stuffing". The specifications of the PlayStation 4 Pro are as follows:

Full 4K support. Now the graphics of the games will be impressive.
The hard drive has been enlarged to a terabyte.
The graphics core has been improved by more than 2 times to expand the graphics capabilities of games.
Full 1080p resolution.

As you can see, there are enough changes. If we compare the standard console and the PlayStation 4 Pro, the characteristics of the latter are significantly higher than the original, especially the visual component. In addition, the pro version boasts an additional USB port on the rear panel. The release of the new console is scheduled for November 2016.

PlayStation 4 Slim

Another modification of the console is the PlayStation 4 Slim. Its characteristics have not changed, as in previous slim versions of consoles. The only thing that has changed is the dimensions of the console. She got a lot smaller. Its dimensions have become smaller by a third, and its size has decreased by a quarter. All this made it possible to significantly reduce energy consumption and reduce noise levels. The new set-top box is equipped with USB 3.1 ports, Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac with the ability to connect via Bluetooth 4.0. In addition, the slim version of the set-top box is cheaper than the original.

PlayStation 4 Neo

Sony has created a high-end console called the PlayStation 4 Neo, its characteristics are somewhat different from the original. The first thing that catches your eye is seriously improved graphics. Now, if the TV allows it, you can enjoy full 4K in all games. True to this moment only games that were released in the fall of 2016 are meant, but the Japanese promise to finalize everything. TVs that support the FullHD system will also be subject to improvements - now they will have a higher stable frame rate, and graphics will be more detailed.

The processor of this modification will be more powerful and support a clock speed of 2.1 gigahertz, which will speed up the console by a third. The power of the graphics core has more than doubled, and its clock speed has increased by more than a hundred megahertz. In addition, the bandwidth of the RAM was increased by a quarter, which is also important. Plus, an additional 512 megabytes of memory was allocated for games. All this made it possible to raise the image resolution to full 2160p. The release of the updated console is scheduled for October 2016.

Photos appeared on the web new version The PlayStation 4 slim, which is expected to be unveiled at Sony's special event at the PlayStation Theater in New York on September 7th, will be accompanied by a high-end 4K version of the PS4, codenamed Neo.

The photos were published by the British online auction Gumtree, which removed them after some time. The device is presented as a model of the slim series, designed for European countries, with a 500 GB hard drive. The offer price is £295 ($385).

A user of the NeoGAF gaming resource also posted a photo of the novelty in comparison with the standard version.

Judging by the photo of the console in retail packaging, the new product is noticeably different from all previous versions of the company's game consoles. Its body, with rounded corners, is significantly thinner than the current version of the PlayStation 4, and is matte black in color. Early Macquarie Securities analyst Damian Thong told The Wall Street Journal that a thinner version of the console should be expected, much cheaper than the $350 PlayStation 4.

The PlayStation 4 game console debuted in 2013. According to Sony, it has sold over 40 million units to date.

Ahead of a press conference in September, Sony cut production of the PlayStation 4 to prepare warehouses informed sources said. Several major e-commerce sites in Japan, including Sony's own site, are reporting that the PlayStation 4 is out of stock. This once again confirms the upcoming announcement of new products.

I dedicate this article entirely to Sony PlayStation 4 review and features of this console. We have already been shown the final design and shared, as well as shown, which we got the opportunity to purchase after the release of the console - November 29, 2013.

It is worth noting that the design of the new PlayStation 4 turned out to be as strict as the features: a rectangular shape, straight lines, black matte and glossy plastic. The only difference is that PS4 looks a little thinner and much more compact than its competitor. But you can see all this for yourself in the photographs, but for now let's talk about specifications Oh. By the way, the first part is already ready - this material contains all the relevant information about nextgen consoles in a comparative analysis, and in you can read my review of the new Sony set-top box.

Overview of PS4 Specifications

The Sony PlayStation 4 is powered by an eight-core AMD Jaguar processor. The set-top box uses a Radeon graphics chip, has 8 GB of GDDR5 memory, a 500 GB hard drive, a six-speed Blu-ray drive, two USB 3.0 ports, one AUX port and HDMI. The PS4 console also offers support for wireless standards: Wi-Fi (802.11 n) and Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR.

Playstation 4 photo

PS4 console photo

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PS4 controller

PlayStation 4 has the following dimensions - 275 x 53 x 305 mm. The weight of the new Dual Shock 4 controller is 210 grams with a 1000 mAh battery. The design also includes a built-in mono speaker and a touch panel. PS4 supports up to 4 controllers at the same time. By the way, in PS3, 7 controllers could be connected to the console at once, but according to statistics, more than 4 pieces are used very rarely: in sports games or titles for parties.

I hasten to please many that the PS4 controller partially works with Windows. Analog sticks and buttons are supported by the PC, however vibration, light bar and tactile surface are not available without controller support by the games themselves or drivers. Recall that the controller Xbox One also works on a PC without any problems - I myself use it for playing games on a PC, although unlike the XBOX 360 controller, there is no way to purchase a wireless module (radio receiver) to connect to a computer.

What is the difference between PS4 and PS3 controllers

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Above you can see photos showing differences between the Dualshock 4 controller and Dualshock 3. On them you can see in detail the key differences between the new and old controller. It is immediately noticeable that the design of the sticks, which differs in profile, has undergone changes. The crosspiece has also been changed, probably for greater convenience of the finger.

The upgraded PS4 Eye Camera, available separately for $3599, offers two optical viewfinders with a maximum resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels (per camera) that can capture images at 60 frames per second.

PS4 Accessories

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Important news, in my opinion, is the opportunity for future PS4 owners to increase the amount of disk storage on their own, since a 500 GB hard drive is not enough for me. Unlike the PS4, the Xbox One does not have this functionality. The hard drive flashing for the XBOX 360 has been bothering me personally. PS4 will also allow gamers to record video from the console directly via HDMI output, which makes life much easier not only for professional streamers, but also for amateurs. It is also worth noting that the owners of the PS Eye camera, during live streams of their games, will be able to display the image from the camera itself in the form of a picture-in-picture mode, which is now very common among streamers.

I bring to your attention an additional overview of the features of the PS4:

all kinds of software update operations will be performed at night, while the power consumption will be quite low. Plus, power consumption may vary depending on the performance of the game running;
the noise level during operation of the console is usually lower compared to the PS3;
fan speed will be affected by heat dissipation (some users had issues with PS3 cooler speed);
audio/video performance (such as music and movie playback) will initially be on par with PS3, but will gradually improve with upgrades to standard 4K.

The price of the PlayStation 4 in Russia is 29,999rub., this is the cost of a PlayStation 4 kit with one Dual Shock 4 joystick. An additional controller will cost 3599 rubles.

Sony has officially announced that developers of video games for the PlayStation 4 can use cloud computing technologies in their projects, which will increase the overall performance of the console, as is the case with Microsoft. It is worth recalling that players and owners of the Xbox One will be able to get all the benefits of a new generation console, not only from the hardware of the console itself, but also from the "limitless power of the clouds." Microsoft has already been buzzing all ears about this, saying that cloud servers will be able to increase the power of the Xbox One several times over.

Now, Sony has announced this possibility, which the new PlayStation 4 also offers. Developers can use the clouds to offload core systems from tasks such as matchmaking or creating network connection. Although in this case there will be some limitations.

As I said, PS4, unlike Xbox One, has no restrictions and mandatory requirements for a permanent connection to the Internet. Therefore, Sony recommends using the power of the cloud, for example, when developing multiplayer games and online modes, in which the console is guaranteed to be connected to the Internet.

PlayStation 4 review (video)

You can watch the full PS4 video review at.

Another good news about the PlayStation 4 was the information that the PS4 has no regional restrictions, therefore, their owners will be able to play games purchased in any country in the world. A PS4 user will be able to buy the console in one place and the game in another. Once again, the scales are tilting towards the PlayStation 4. Xbox One will definitely have such restrictions, due to the requirements of the company's policy on the provision of entertainment content. Sony has officially confirmed that there are no regional restrictions on the PlayStation 4.

As promised, the ability to play files from a USB drive was added in one of the firmware - you can read about all the multimedia capabilities of the PS4 console in the article.

True, the new PlayStation 4 has one feature that will definitely not be to everyone's liking. One of the main advantages of the PlayStation 3 is free access to the PlayStation Network, that is, access to the online part and multiplayer was free. The Xbox 360, in turn, demanded money for multiplayer, asking them to subscribe to Xbox Live Gold. In addition, Sony offered to subscribe to PlayStation Plus, which gave owners of PS3 consoles a number of bonuses: like early access to beta versions of some games, extended functionality and exclusive content. Subscription was optional, but such a choice was offered. A PlayStation Plus subscription will now be mandatory for those who want to play online. This requirement will still not apply to owners of the PlayStation 3 and the Vita portable, and also does not apply to cases when the console is played on the same TV. The cost of a monthly subscription is 449 rubles. Sony justified itself by saying that all the proceeds will go to support the PSN service and its improvement. In addition, everyone who subscribes to PlayStation Plus will receive not only access to exclusive materials, discount programs, and so on, but also one digital copy of an indie game every month, not only for PlayStation 4, but also for PlayStation 3, and Vita .

Screenshots of the PS4 interface

At game console The PlayStation 4 has another very interesting detail. PS4 owners and part-time smartphone owners will be able to order through their mobile devices and launch them immediately after they get to the console, without wasting time.

Here is what Suhei Yoshida (head of Sony Worldwide Studios) tweeted:

“When you purchase a PlayStation 4 game using your smartphone, this process will wake up your console and start downloading the game you purchased. Immediately after the download is complete, the PS4 will automatically go back to sleep."

In the photo below you can see the box design of the new PlayStation 4 game console.

The PlayStation 4 box confirms the information that the console comes with a 500 GB hard drive. The cost of the set-top box, as I already wrote, is 29,990 rubles, which is as much as 100 dollars lower than the cost of the set-top box from Microsoft. However, keep in mind that the PS Eye biometric camera will not be included in the kit - you will have to buy it separately for 3599 rubles (as well as the second joystick, which will cost the same price). All exclusive games AAA class for the console will cost 3999 rubles.

Since the console itself turned out to be somewhat larger in size compared to the PlayStation 4 (343 x 263 x 80 mm for the XBOX versus 305 x 275 x 53 mm for the PS4), Microsoft's box itself turned out to be larger.

I think you have received enough information in this and it's time to get acquainted with the games that will be released on the new PlayStation 4 console.