Will PS4 support custom Dynamic Themes, as currently available on the PS3 system?
No, PS4 will not support Dynamic Themes as they currently exist on the PS3 system
That is a bit disappointing, i love the dynamic Wave Theme, the way it changes its color according time and day.
Will PS4 support media servers or DLNA support in order to stream videos or movies from a home PC?
The PS4 system does not support client functionality for media servers.
This one is terrible, especially coupled with
Will users be able to connect an external hard drive to expand storage on PS4?
No, this feature is not supported on PS4.
and
Will I be able to play MP3s on PS4?
No.
i and some of my friends use the PS3 as Media hub. Plug in an external HDD, USB drive (i have a phat 60GB with Card reader so SD cards for me) listen to music, look at pictures, watch movies. Occasionally stream Pictures and home movies from my DLNA enabled phone to the PS3.
in it's entirety, this points are a deal breaker for me personally. i won't replace my ps3 with this one yet.
Does PS4 include a music visualizer feature?
No.
a bummer, the Gaia visualization is beautiful, so so beautiful in HD on a flatscreen. That purple wave is a looker too.
so the PS4 is a gaming machine and all its media capabilities are reduced to pay services.
what comes next? will the youtube application get axed? i just started to dig it, linked to my phone.
the next generation should be better or at least as good as the last one, regarding features. maybe my views are too egocentric and people actually want this, wouldn't be the first time was would be wrong with my beliefs.
sincerely yours