Edge: PS4 to launch in Europe in early 2014, US/JP 2013, more powerful than next Xbox
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The details are what matters most though. This is why making generalized statements that either next Gen system is "X times" more powerful than their predecessor is flawed. You don't look at these system as a whole, instead you see that one system is better with X while the other is better with Y.
The only thing that matters is 176GB/s bandwith. They can reach it with GDDR5, they can reach it with stacked WideIO or even with stacked DDR4 if they can get their hands on it.
For people that like to be competitive it can help to see how better players play. This is going to be a boon to the 'play to win' gaming scene.
This feature is most likely running within the OS core and memory so it's not like it's taking resources away from games.
quickwhips
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This sounds pretty awesome. But how much processing power will this Video recording software need to use up to capture the video as your playing. I'm thinking PS OS footprint is going to be bigger than some expect if this is true. But I really have the wait and see approach until the 20th when we get real info on the console.
pants
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Not until fat Kaz sings
BibiMaghoo
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Sure they can..
It's pretty much guaranteed, that Sony would launch in the EU later. Others have pointed out that the Vita launched in the EU and NA at the same time, but Japan still got it first, as is the norm.
So, before this news, it was a given that Japan would get it first.
The news here is not that the EU will get it late, but that NA will get it early (assuming it launches same time as Japan, which I find unlikely)
Did people honestly expect to get a Sony console launched WW at the same time?
Why? Why would anyone think this would happen. That's what I dont understand.
Nope this one bit of news managed to shoot my hype even higher....god its going to be a long year
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At this point in time how can you actually believe that? Far too early to say that and last time Sony was pretty much king. Things have changed a lot.
It is getting interesting though.
kittoo
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Guys please read its more to do with Europe's complex distribution system. I am sure Sony wants it to release ASAP in Europe too!
That complex system does not seem to affect Microsoft, Apple or Nintendo.
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Deleted member 13876
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They can, but the backlash will be a lot greater than it would have been in the past, as evidenced by this thread. As others have said, the Xbox brand has gotten a lot more awareness than last time. A lot of the hardcore players who snubbed it before have been convinced by it this gen, and Kinect did a lot in making the casual crowd pay attention to it. If they give the Xbox a 3 months lead or more, they will feel it.
Pai Pai Master
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Spill the beans! :O
Somebody made a post that when you go exclusive it means better graphics than multiplatform games. I proved that theory wrong.
Because it's the year 2013 and it's about time a loyal Playstation fan base in Europe stops getting screwed over by bullshit console delays.
I guess we have been spoiled by games and other devices being WW releases (Or a matter of days apart).
This leaves a very bitter taste for a fan base that bailed Sony out early on with the PS3. How about a little thanks?
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Interfectum
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Give us a hint on this RAM confusion please. Otherwise it's going to be a long month.
If they say it's coming in early 2014 and it arrives in early 2014 it's not delayed.
Sorry. 
Nope I was sharing this new rumor with my friend just now and he said "Who gives a shit about screenshots? Who honestly cares about other people's screens?"
And....I couldn't really argue. I would likely never bother looking unless a friend took one and bugged me to look.
Spill the goddamn beans!
pretty much. They are probably looking at sticking in 4GB worth of the cheapest crappiest ddr3 memory they can find and not even soldering it to the board alongside the 4GB of ddr5 just so they can stick 8GB on the box. If they can do it for a few extra dollars, it might be worth it in terms of marketing. But yeah, 8GB of ddr5 would silly.
Interfectum
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People do it on Steam all the time. It's a great way for you to show off what you've been playing and it's free marketing for developers. There is no reason to not do it.
I have no interest in it either, but you can't deny that sharing is really rather big right now.
Right, I mean even if everyone doesn't do it, those who do are good viral/word of mouth marketing tools.
Zen_Arcade
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Plus the video capture is exciting too. I loved making and editing videos in Skate and uploading them.
zomgbbqftw
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The worst part is that Sony had more than enough PS3 supply to launch in Europe in Dec 2006. I hope this is not a situation where Sony overestimate Japanese demand again and sacrifice the European launch.
More than anything else, if there are legitimate shortages of PS4 because of the global launch then it can be good for them. Such high demand for a Sony product hasn't been seen since the PS2 and it would get them quite a few good headlines if there are shots of people queuing outside shops in the run up to Xmas with "PS4 in stock here" banners in the window.
More than anything else, if there are legitimate shortages of PS4 because of the global launch then it can be good for them. Such high demand for a Sony product hasn't been seen since the PS2 and it would get them quite a few good headlines if there are shots of people queuing outside shops in the run up to Xmas with "PS4 in stock here" banners in the window.
I'm just glad it apparently doesn't drain processing power, that's all I care about. If people want extra unnecessary features that's fine as long as they don't drain my power for games.
pants
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If they say it's coming in early 2014 and it arrives in early 2014 it's not delayed.
Sorry.
I'll go train for every day it is absent from EU while available in Japan and channel my ripple energy into flipping my desk straight through the window of the south west corner office on floor 24 of Sony HQ all the way from across the oceans.
That'll teach em.
LukasTaves
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I can see plenty of use in forum console wars. If both machines can capture uncompressed shots and videos from their games every user would be able to run their own DF comparisons.
System wars taken to the next level!
Interfectum
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Video and screens of your game time seems like the next logical progression of achievements. I'm guessing both MS and Sony have extensive features in this area, probably even moreso for MS.
It's NOT about supply, it's about branding, language, specific laws and regulations in each EU country, marketing, distribution, etc.
TheKaeptain
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Isn't that still good?
That's it, I'm deleting myself from the internet.
OldJadedGamer
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I have a feeling there will be complaining but people will still buy. It is like that at every launch.
pants
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Super Rub a Dub was a tech demo for PS3, so "2" would be a tech demo for PS4 I assume.
Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew
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Is it. Dedicate 4GB GDDR5 for gaming and 4GB DDR3 for all the other applications, video recording, etc etc. Would be so godly but I don't think it'll happen.
AgentP
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Important to notice this info lacks 3D camera/Move mentions. No verified leak has mentioned this as part of the shipping unit. I believe it is in the developer documentation, it is probably part of the ecosystem as a peripheral.
I want POWER. Under the hood needs to be a beast to convince me to upgrade from a console that is pushing out Beyond, The Last of Us and God of War Ascension-level eyecandy.
csquared587
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I don't even care about sharing my recorded videos, I just like playing back my online fights from SF and MK.