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[dcx4610]

It's looking more and more like both consoles are being rushed out and not thought out very well as obvious by missing features and firmware updates needed to even turn features on.

It's insane that we are half a month out from the release and we are just now learning these kind of things.

 

[MidgarBlowedUp]

good thing i keep all my old consoles, shit my ps2 can read mp3's off a usb stick and read my pc files with samba.guess my ps3 will be next to the ps4 for this reason

Yep, I already have an empty place ready for mine.

I currently have:
PS2 Slim->Component+Optical
PS3 SuperSlim->Component+Optical
X360->Component+Optical
PC(GTX760)->HDMI
& will have PS4->HDMI

 

[prophecy0]

Yeah.... this is bullshit. I really hope Sony clarifies this soon.

 

[Ascended Saiyan]

Maybe I should be mad that the PS4 doesn't support 8-track or vinyl to ?

 

[DirgeExtinction]

This sucks for those that use it. Maybe everyone can tweet Shu about it to sort of pressure him?

 

[AnyColourYouLike]

Maybe I should be mad that the PS4 doesn't support 8-track or vinyl to ?

Hurr Hurr good one bro!

 

[jmdajr]

Maybe I should be mad that the PS4 doesn't support 8-track or vinyl to ?

heh

 

[NothingStopsThisTrain]

This. And I think Kagari's right, looking at the types of things getting finalized fast all at the same time in the first update, I'm hoping it's just priority during the launch crunches, they really should have said "not at this time" or just say "coming later" rather than "no" to avoid headache. DLNA is more important in my opinion than direct mp3 but they really should both be there.

Kagari isn't referring to anything getting patched in in the future.

 

[Arklite]

Does no one seriously have a sound bar with bluetooth?

Not all of us do, but many of us will have a $400 machine incapable of playing MP3s soon.

 

[Salex_]

Seriously?

Yes? I've been listening to music from my phone with my sound bar for awhile now. Does anyone actually use the default sound on HDTVs? I'm not joking.

 

[xaosslug]

It'll be nice, but the damage is done, what a PR FUCKUP this close to launch.



Then he followed it up saying he can't comment on mp3, but DLNA will be patched.

LOL, 'pr fuckup'? Really?

and Kagari's a she.

 

[SaitoH]

I'm one of the people that uses my PS3 for streaming all the time, so I'm disappointed.

Not cancelling my preorder or anything, but I'm genuinely curious as to why the PS4 doesn't support it.

 

[hal9001]

I was going off this:

Which is apparently unconfirmed.

Can someone do a comparison chart between the PS4 and Xbox One?

 

[vio]

It only does everything... but your mp3 collection.
Preorder cancelled!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Ominym]

Listen to music...

Okay, now you're just trolling. So because people have iPhones and can listen to music on them, it makes it totally acceptable to remove such features from the PS4? Get out of here with this bullshit. Quit defending anti-consumer policies and blaming the consumers for being "entitled" to features that have been set as a standard.

 

[besada]

It's a feature that I've never used. A home console is not the right place to play your mp3s.

My home consoles are a) in the living room where I often listen to music and b) attached to the best sound system in my home. Why isn't that the right place to play my mp3s again?

 

[MidgarBlowedUp]

Well, if I were an independent developer I know what app I would make for the PS4 right now.

 

[SRTtoZ]

I say, folks need to relax.

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=88089387&postcount=891

Lol makes sense. Hopefully people didn't REALLY cancel their preorders.

 

[LiquidMetal14]

I'm one of the people that uses my PS3 for streaming all the time, so I'm disappointed.

Not cancelling my preorder or anything, but I'm genuinely curious as to why the PS4 doesn't support it.

Probably priorities. If it comes after release then good. Pretty sure both platforms will make strides in terms of features and efficiency.

 

[WalkMan]

Yes? I've been listening to music from my phone with my sound bar for awhile now. Does anyone actually use the default sound on HDTVs? I'm not joking.

No that doesn't quite work. People here would prefer to copy music onto the PS4 instead of playing the same music from their phone/tablet streamed into their stereo.

 

[UnObtainium17]

You did not have a pre order anyhow.

I do..

Spoiler

But not have really cancelled it, maybe they will announce a patch or something before launch to get mp3s going, don't wanna get burned by that lol

 

[MThanded]

Well, if I were an independent developer I know what app I would make for the PS4 right now.

They wouldn't let the app on the app store. That's my guess.

 

[Boss Man]

Already known!
Certain parts of the game can't be recored if the devs don't want it.

I don't mind this at all. It means certain parts of a game can only be seen by actually getting there. It could stand to make some things feel more important depending on how developers might use it.

Lack of .mp3 support is disgusting though. I hope enough people complain about it to get them to reconsider.

 

[Caayn]

Also should be mentioned there isn't just one flavor of Music Unlimited.

So even if you do sign up for Music Unlimited, you have to pay even more to use it elsewhere.

 

[-Winnie-]

Man, this fucking sucks. The Vita supports this for god sakes, I thought that was a huge step forward, why go backwards now...?

 

[DangerMouse]

Kagari isn't referring to anything getting patched in in the future.

Hmmm? So then what is she saying? It seems like she's saying that it could come and it's not worth overreacting, whether it's still possible before launch or after wasn't really what I was thinking about, just that the "no" may not be permanent.

 

[HarryDemeanor]

So does this mean I lose the ability to use my own custom sounds in MLB The Show? That would be a huge blow to me.

 

[Prisoner KSC2-303]

People emphasise different features when they come to choose a console. For most the games are the dealbreakers, others prioritise controllers they're more comfortable with, and some consider multimedia functionality the swinger.

To get pissy at any group for having different priorities shows a startling lack of empathy. Not all indications of potential cancelled pre-orders are the result of petulance, some are genuine reactions based on what the consumer expected from their purchase.

I'm not cancelling my pre-order, but i won't say i'm not disappointed at features i was looking forward to being omitted.

I have many devices that'll play MP3s, but i tend to game with closed headphones on, so having a custom soundtrack and the game's audio play through one set of cans without stuffing smaller earbuds in and feeling uncomfortable was a feature i was looking forward to on the PS4.

 

[SaitoH]

Probably priorities. If it comes after release then good. Pretty sure both platforms will make strides in terms of features and efficiency.

Hopefully that's the case. It's not like I'm getting rid of PS3 anytime soon (Dark Souls 2, FF lightning and such), but I really do want the streaming support.

 

[DeltaJay]

IGN just reported that the PS4 will not be supporting external HD's? Is this confirmed?

 

[Principate]

Oh lawd it just keeps getting better.

 

[Dreamgazer]

Yes? I've been listening to music from my phone with my sound bar for awhile now. Does anyone actually use the default sound on HDTVs? I'm not joking.

I guess I should stop being a peasant and start buying some sound bars and speakers.

Heck, I play on my monitor, what HDTV.

 

[MidgarBlowedUp]

They wouldn't let the app on the app store. That's my guess.

damn, your right.

well, at least I still got my PS3

 

[RE_Player]

If Microsoft doesn't jump to confirm support today we should assume they don't have it too, right?

 

[msdstc]

LOL, 'pr fuckup'? Really?

and Kagari's a she.

You really don't see the fuck up? Check social media then sir.

 

[DeltaJay]

If Microsoft doesn't jump to confirm support today we should assume they don't have it too, right?

I think that's a damn safe assumption.

 

[BigDug13]

IGN just reported that the PS4 will not be supporting external HD's? Is this confirmed?

There's a thread just for the mega-FAQ that discusses the non-music stuff. But yeah, that was on the FAQ as a straight up "no" for using external storage.

 

[Principate]

IGN just reported that the PS4 will not be supporting external HD's? Is this confirmed?

For a long time yes.

 

[Dreamgazer]

IGN just reported that the PS4 will not be supporting external HD's? Is this confirmed?

Confirmed month ago.
Xbox no swappable internal HDD.
PS4 no external HDD support.

 

[Preacher 666]

Even if I wanted Music Unlimited, no way it would offer the obsure stuff I like.

 

[Masked_Ninja]

IGN just reported that the PS4 will not be supporting external HD's? Is this confirmed?

Yep for now anyway.

 

[LiquidMetal14]

Hopefully that's the case. It's not like I'm getting rid of PS3 anytime soon (Dark Souls 2, FF lightning and such), but I really do want the streaming support.

The DLNA support coming (based on Kagari's message) is relieving enough but hopefully they can get some kind of music format/s supported.

 

[see5harp]

Yes? I've been listening to music from my phone with my sound bar for awhile now. Does anyone actually use the default sound on HDTVs? I'm not joking.

I've been listening to my music streaming from my PS3 to my $2000 martin logan speakers. Does anyone actually use shitty soundbars for listening to music? I'm not joking.

 

[BigDug13]

Confirmed month ago.
Xbox no swappable internal HDD.
PS4 no external HDD support.

And Xbox external HDD support to be patched sometime in early 2014.

 

[fade_]

It's looking more and more like both consoles are being rushed out and not thought out very well as obvious by missing features and firmware updates needed to even turn features on.

It's insane that we are half a month out from the release and we are just now learning these kind of things.

Competition is NOT always good contrary to popular belief.

 

[DeltaJay]

There's a thread just for the mega-FAQ that discusses the non-music stuff. But yeah, that was on the FAQ as a straight up "no" for using external storage.

For a long time yes.

Confirmed month ago.
Xbox no swappable internal HDD.
PS4 no external HDD support.

Yep for now anyway.

Thanks! Totally missed this.

 

[jon bones]

wow, that really blows goats

 

[NothingStopsThisTrain]

Hmmm? So then what is she saying? It seems like she's saying that it could come and it's not worth overreacting, whether it's still possible before launch or after wasn't really what I was thinking about, just that the "no" may not be permanent.

Sony have not revealed their entire hand is what she is saying. These reactions are going to be hilarious to look back on.

 

[Arttemis]

Yeah, I really doubt either company would just get rid of DLNA or some kind of pc->console streaming solution. I definitely am not surprised that one or both won't have solutions ready for launch.

Not playing local MP3 just seems weird. It kind of ruins my plan to have an external harddrive and leave my console up at the cabin this Christmas. We don't have PCs there, so DLNA is useless. I was hoping we could use my music and movie library on the console for our nightly movie watching/board-game drinking time!

Very similar feelings to my own. I've easily had a hundred house parties powered by my PS3 and an external hard drive filled with music and movies/shows.

Unfortunately, media playback AND external drives aren't supported on PS4... at launch. If this comes in a firmware update a year down the line, which it should, then I'll not have any qualms.

 

[Fess]

Wow this is almost hard to believe. I made a thread about the lack of music CD playback news but this news is even worse, no CD, no MP3, no media server capabilities, no external hdd, you simply can't listen to music of any kind on PS4 unless you start subscribing. And don't start with the "you get lots of content for free when you subscribe" bullshit as with PS+. This is unacceptable.
Online paywall
Music paywall
What's next? Backwards compatibility paywall and $150 a year in total for subs?