The Official Playstation 4 Thread.

[black_biff_stadler]

That dude just helped add "snobby" and "exaggerative" to the list of negative words that can describe Microsoft. Seriously? You're gonna cite an isolated case of a dude on a nuclear sub as a representation of the internet-deprived world as though that's how unlikely it is that a gaming consumer is without internet.

[Aythesryche]

That dude just helped add "snobby" and "exaggerative" to the list of negative words that can describe Microsoft. Seriously? You're gonna cite an isolated case of a dude on a nuclear sub as a representation of the internet-deprived world as though that's how unlikely it is that a gaming consumer is without internet.

When I watched that all I can think is "Really? He said that? Wow..." Then I thought about all the other poor suckers that won't be able to use Xbox One. Like someone that's at the summit of Mt. Everest, A guy in a tree deep within the Amazon, a man lost in the Gobi desert, a dead man in a cemetery. He has a point. These people can stick with the 360 or gtfo.

[Fiery Winds]

That dude just helped add "snobby" and "exaggerative" to the list of negative words that can describe Microsoft. Seriously? You're gonna cite an isolated case of a dude on a nuclear sub as a representation of the internet-deprived world as though that's how unlikely it is that a gaming consumer is without internet.

When I watched that all I can think is "Really? He said that? Wow..." Then I thought about all the other poor suckers that won't be able to use Xbox One. Like someone that's at the summit of Mt. Everest, A guy in a tree deep within the Amazon, a man lost in the Gobi desert, a dead man in a cemetery. He has a point. These people can stick with the 360 or gtfo.

I'm gonna take that as sarcasm and retort. A buddy of mine just got out of the Army after a couple tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. They played games there all the time, but it was all offline because the internet sucked and/or was crazy expensive.

Not to mention the hours I spent gaming during the full week I was without internet during my recent move.  For Microsoft to say that I'm "Not Allowed" to play games in that scenario is asinine.

[black_biff_stadler]

Given Aythe's posting history, I took it as a casual joke since I've never found him to be rude at any time thus far. My point was that millions of people can't afford regular internet access and that it's flat-out insulting to them to belittle such a huge chunk of society as something as anomalous and unheard of as some random schlub on a nuclear sub especially in the tone in which that snob in the video did.

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https://m.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-22850769


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[Aythesryche]

Yeah, I was being sarcastic for sure. I all seriousness, MS is definitely shooting themselves in the foot here. That statement he made definitely makes him out to be a snob that seems pretty oblivious as to how a lot of the real world works. Either that or MS simply doesn't give a damn anymore and they're catering exclusively to the privileged. Either way, it's going to hurt them for sure.

[sueño]

https://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57588742-93/q-a-why-sony-chose-to-do-the-opposite-of-microsoft-on-used-games/?subj=cnet&tag=title



Words from Sony

[black_biff_stadler]

https://m.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-22850769


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If this guy has some kind of involuntary twitch, I apologize for what I'm about to say. His perpetual bobblehead doll body language really seems to hint at someone who's lying so badly that every word coming out of his mouth causes increasing discomfort for him. Also, (during his "4 key components in that ecosystem" (regarding the pre-owned games market) spiel at around 2:30) he's condescending in the worst way and that is he's basically uttering complete lies and saying them anyway like a kid telling mom he didn't break the vase even though he was home by himself all day. When people go that far, they're saying either A) "Despite the absurdity of my claims, I actually think you're still dumb enough to believe it" or B) "We both know I'm full of shit but I couldn't care less about what you think of my integrity level anyway."

[jingle.boy]

What's with all the dumbass references to the cloud?  "Access to the Internet requires the cloud" ??  Does this guy even know what 'the cloud' is, or is he just using it as a buzz word?

[MrBoom_shack-a-lack]

Smaller than i thought actually which is nice.



Goddamn the old PS3 was ugly though!  And of course the SexBoned 1 looks like a VCR.

[Chino]

I liked the launch models of the PS3. The slim was hideous.

[Dimitrius]

The PS4 also looks like a VCR, only that the PS4 is on italics.

[tapsmiled]

All I know is that I just watched the extended trailer for MGSV, and they can have my money....all of it.  That game, at least from the cutscenes, looks amazing.

[yorost]

I liked the launch models of the PS3. The slim was hideous.

I've never once thought my slim looked hideous. It looks nicer than the original model, if you ask me.

[MrBoom_shack-a-lack]

I liked the launch models of the PS3. The slim was hideous.

That bulky thing instead of a slim version? 

All I know is that I just watched the extended trailer for MGSV, and they can have my money....all of it.  That game, at least from the cutscenes, looks amazing.

I'll have to agree, that looked awesome!

[Dimitrius]

I just hope it's more a game than an interactive movie.

[yorost]

I just hope it's more a game than an interactive movie.

After playing a few Metal Gear Solid games I've come to the conclusion that cutscenes are not only its number one flaw but borderline detrimental. No pause in the older games, or option to save during them, is a massive annoyance for someone that rarely plays for blocks longer than 20-30 minutes. MGS4 did it better, but it was so overblown at times I felt like it was keeping me away from a game I was enjoying. Heck, it was already doing that in MGS2.

...and I love the games. I hope cinema is kept to a minimum in MGSV.

What about V being split into two games? Is it just two "games" on the one release, or is it being split into two releases?

[Dimitrius]

MGS4 was the worst offender in this! It also managed to turn Solid Snake from a badass to a hindrance who was always getting in the way of the real people trying to do good.

[Dark Castle]

With the series moving into open world, I doubt there will be too many cutscenes

[sueño]

https://yamamoto114.deviantart.com/art/8th-Gen-Console-Comparison-Xbox-One-vs-PS4-373228423

Side by side spec comparison

[Chino]

With the series moving into open world, I doubt there will be too many cutscenes

Grand Theft Auto has quite a few.


Side bar. If GTA were to be released on both PS3 and PS4, do you think we would have heard by now?

[Dimitrius]

With the series moving into open world, I doubt there will be too many cutscenes

I laughed at the quote Kojima gave today. "MGS5 is more a TV show than a movie"

[Fiery Winds]

4 hours into "The Last of Us".  Naughty Dog has done it again. 

[Chino]

I haven't seen or heard a single mention of the PS4 supporting 3D games and movies. Did Sony abandon it?! I sure fucking hope not seeing as I just spent a grand on a 55" 3D.

[Lucien]

I haven't seen or heard a single mention of the PS4 supporting 3D games and movies. Did Sony abandon it?! I sure fucking hope not seeing as I just spent a grand on a 55" 3D.

Is it wrong if I consider the whole 3D thing a bit of a gimmick?

[Shadow Ninja 2.0]

I'm holding out for 4D, personally. It's gonna make all this 3D crap totally obsolete.

[Chino]

I haven't seen or heard a single mention of the PS4 supporting 3D games and movies. Did Sony abandon it?! I sure fucking hope not seeing as I just spent a grand on a 55" 3D.

Is it wrong if I consider the whole 3D thing a bit of a gimmick?

To each his own, but Killzone 3, Motor Storm Apocalypse, Call of Duty, and Gran Turismo are all greatly enhanced and more enjoyable in 3D. Let us not forget Avatar on 3D Bluray.

Surround sound was considered a gimmick at one time.

[ariich]

I have absolutely no desire for 3D, and I do find it very gimmicky. Every single film that I've seen in 3D that I've also seen in 2D looked better in 2D. More colourful, more detailed, more vibrant.

[Chino]

I have absolutely no desire for 3D, and I do find it very gimmicky. Every single film that I've seen in 3D that I've also seen in 2D looked better in 2D. More colourful, more detailed, more vibrant.

I agree with this for the majority of 3D movies, but i blame the directors, not the technoogy. I argue that that's because directors just have some post production company whip up some gimmicky 3D stuff once the movie is already made. Movies like Avatar, How to Train Your Dragon (exception), Hugo, and Life of Pi, that were filmed from the very first frame with 3D in mind  and are mostly filmed with 3D cameras, come out awesome.

[yorost]

For what it's worth, ESPN is dropping 3D support.

[Chino]

For what it's worth, ESPN is dropping 3D support.

As they should. Their production of it sucks. The technology is not good at creating live 3D entertainment just yet.

[ariich]

Chino, I found Avatar much more appealing in 2D, the colours are so much more vibrant and Pandora looks so much more beautiful. The 3D added absolutely nothing for me. And I haven't played any 3D games, but as I just don't like watching things in 3D, I don't think I want it anyway.

[Lucien]

Chino, I found Avatar much more appealing in 2D, the colours are so much more vibrant and Pandora looks so much more beautiful. The 3D added absolutely nothing for me. And I haven't played any 3D games, but as I just don't like watching things in 3D, I don't think I want it anyway.

However, the 3DS works amazingly, and you can turn off the 3D if you don't want it.

[ariich]

I tried a 3DS in the shops, and hated it. They even issued advice saying don't use the 3D for too long in one go.

[Chino]