Opus Angelorum
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$599 is clearly a joke, but the PS4 sure is shipping a lot of hardware in the box.
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Sony: A headset will ship with every PS4
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I have no affiliation, but a preference for the Xbox.
$599 is clearly a joke, but the PS4 sure is shipping a lot of hardware in the box.
CamHostage
Member
This is the first time I've ever seen somebody post AGAINST Party Chat.
But I do agree with you, chatting in a game is something that's been taken for granted and wasted. Two of the best online gaming experiences I've ever had were SOCOM on PS2 and SOCOM FTB on PSP, I don't even like SOCOM but being in those intense situations with gamers who took teamwork seriously was something that will stay with me for a long time; I've been so disappointed in not finding that comradeship again that I rarely play online games, I can't think of even a co-op game that's really meant the same.
AuthenticM
Member
Get ready to get abused and annoyed by 12-year olds.
K
kittens
Unconfirmed Member
For two seconds, then I'll mute them.
Byakuya769
Member
Add me to the anti-party chat group, also.
Or not wear the headset.
$100 controllers
And my guess is they'll move forward with the tiered service of PS+. Platinum level needed to get all the good stuff which will be higher cost than the current service.
I absolutely agree. Party chat shouldn't make its way onto PS4; I think it totally goes against the idea of socializing online. Part of the original fun with the 360 was you never knew what you were going to hear; online interactions always felt fresh.
With that said, I definitely think the Options button on the DS4 should open up a menu that has a Mute/Mute All button. Give people a quick, immediate way to block users they don't want to hear.
I don't get why people keep thinking that it won't have it when the vita has it for free.
Byakuya769
Member
And report them for abuse!
The Last Wizard
Member
Yup, party chat kills the community. It's good and bad, too many people use it too much. Strategy goes out if your playing solo online.
Sony is on a roll, I'm already in for day 1. I can't wait to get some more ps4 news, e3 is gonna be insane this year.
Glorious Ownage
Member
I think it's almost a guarantee PS4 will have a party chat mode considering its been high in demand this entire generation and they put one on the vita.
PetriP-TNT
Member
I will mute everyone (except for friends) regardless, because apparently everyone who uses a mic doesn't speak english and or is 5 years old, but good move by Sony
This post nails it.
Lovegooder
Banned
Are you often abused by 12-year-olds?
Sony, what about adding a simple system menu setting called "mute all people"?
And not forcing headsets down my throat? I don't want to pay for stuff that I don't need. I bought one for PS3. Used it maybe 5 times in total.
And never allow shit like in Uncharted 3 mp again that I need to lower volume EVERY SINGLE TIME I start the damn thing just to mute all the people.
And not forcing headsets down my throat? I don't want to pay for stuff that I don't need. I bought one for PS3. Used it maybe 5 times in total.
And never allow shit like in Uncharted 3 mp again that I need to lower volume EVERY SINGLE TIME I start the damn thing just to mute all the people.
Don't tell me you're serious. Those things cost pennies so it wouldn't make a difference to the PS4 price if it's included or not.
The camera however, well... that's a different story.
You could always create a persona. For example you could always talk with a Sean Connery voice and nobody will mess with you.
The "remote" will probably be the Eye-enhanced UI.
Canis lupus
Member
Good, now everyone that I play with in BF will have a voice.
Hope Sony develops a system so we can report racists/big mouth children by recording the offense using the Share function.
Hope Sony develops a system so we can report racists/big mouth children by recording the offense using the Share function.
Dorimukyasuto
Member
Only problem I ever had with idiots was the one time I played MW2. The 12 year olds will stay with the call of duty esque marketed games.
I go on Killzone 3 all the time and most people are friendly or keep to themselves.
I go on Killzone 3 all the time and most people are friendly or keep to themselves.
do what I do...plug in USB headset and leave it on table/floor. That is my mute all option.
threetri333
Banned
How much will the initial model of the PS4 cost, $499? Or will each game cost $69.
This is so 2005. I'm surprised they didn't start doing it sooner with the PS3 tbh.
Bundled headsets didn't make the Xbox 360 unaffordable.
dont know yet, but the more we hear about it, I am thinking around the $600 mark if they are planning to pack a headset and camera in every package.
zerokoolpsx
Member
Thanks god there's a mute option. Probably will leave my headset on the table. 
I have that same feeling. There has to be "something" wrong somewhere here in the big picture here, because as of right now, Sony is rolling a perfect score. Which is very-very odd going by their past. It seems too good right now and the only thing that could rain on their parade is if MS has an Ace in the hole and one ups them. We'll see.
This headset probably costs them a drop in the bucket. And, unfortunately for you, there's a lot more people that will use and want this item than you and the few on GAF that won't ever use it.
You have to remember, this was a "big complaint" issued against them by consumers and especially the media last gen, and thus they're correcting it. Give them credit where it's due.
Lion Heart
Banned
Man, you got a nice camera in every box, plus a headset, huge HDD, great components...This thing is going to be $499 minimum.
I was hoping the camera and headset were not included so there would be a chance at $399 but now with the aforementioned plus 8GDDR5, I can see it 500+ easy. I mean in the long run stuff like this is for the better, I just hope there is demand in those first pivotal years so we can get developers on board sooner and ditching old shitty consoles.
I was hoping the camera and headset were not included so there would be a chance at $399 but now with the aforementioned plus 8GDDR5, I can see it 500+ easy. I mean in the long run stuff like this is for the better, I just hope there is demand in those first pivotal years so we can get developers on board sooner and ditching old shitty consoles.
Dark Octave
Banned
I know Sony won't price the machine at $600 but with everything that's going into it, I don't see how they can't do that.
Lion Heart
Banned
Yup, which is why I won't buy an overpriced Wii U and probably KinectBox 2.
TacticalFox88
Banned
You know, there's acknowledging your mistakes and correcting them...but holy fuck this is ridiculous.
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Synless
Member
Just a USB.
shattyboombatty
Member
yes! THANK YOU sony.
I think one of the huge shortcomings of the ps3 was a major lack of consistency in the availability of peripheral hardware any given user may have; and I believe it hurt those features that had a segmented user base. Some games have trophies, some games support voice chat, rumble/ camera/ move/ etc etc. Those are all somewhat different scenarios, but I think voice chat was the biggest letdown.
If a peripheral is guaranteed to be available, it goes a long way in features that use that peripheral being used well. Not the horribly annoying limitations of the current ps3 voice chat system.
I think one of the huge shortcomings of the ps3 was a major lack of consistency in the availability of peripheral hardware any given user may have; and I believe it hurt those features that had a segmented user base. Some games have trophies, some games support voice chat, rumble/ camera/ move/ etc etc. Those are all somewhat different scenarios, but I think voice chat was the biggest letdown.
If a peripheral is guaranteed to be available, it goes a long way in features that use that peripheral being used well. Not the horribly annoying limitations of the current ps3 voice chat system.
Mr.Wreckless
Banned
Games in which people are serious about teamwork still have a lot of chatter. If its a random game just for fun then year its going to be quiet.
I dont see anything wrong with a system that lets people talk to their friends.
Captain Tuttle
Member
Really? You're comparing Kinect 2 and the WiiU tablet to a headset that will most likely cost Sony a buck? Maybe a buck and a half?
Probably only $5-$9 actually.
Infinite Justice
Member
My 360S did, i haven't used it though.
Add me on PSN.
Doug Heffernan
Member
hopefully it also has a system wide mute feature...
shattyboombatty
Member
I agree. Between:
A) if my friends aren't already in my game/team, I can still talk to them and tell them how to get into my game, or just BS around and talk about inside jokes and crap
B) being forced to not be able to talk to my friend who doesn't happen to be in my game AND on my team.
I'd much prefer A)... and if I want to be serious about the game I'm in, I can still leave the party and talk team strategy, etc.
Unspeakable Evil
Member
Jinx
This.
I hated playing on XBL for years because of this. PSN was like a refreshing breath of air.
Turns out, silence can be golden.
This. If they keep on copying the 360 it'll make me a happy gamer. I'll still stick with pc gaming as my primary gaming for the next few years though until we see some substantial price drops on the consoles.