01-02-2013 16:19
Cita:The controller
Sources close to the hardware have revealed to us that PS4 will ship with a redesigned controller which is the same size as an existing DualShock but features a small touchpad in place of the existing Select, Start and PS buttons. The tech is based on VitaÔÇÖs rear touchpad, and is similarly responsive in use.
A new Share button on the controller will, when pressed, launch a new feature that will allow screenshots and video to be distributed online. The PS4 hardware will continually record the most recent 15 minutes of onscreen action (with no processing penalty, claims our source), which users will then be able to edit and broadcast via the Internet.
The launch
WeÔÇÖre told that PlayStation 4 will launch in Japan and the US by Christmas, with a Euro rollout following in early 2014, the delay attributed to the complexities involved in European distribution. Alongside the console, Sony will also introduce a new, improved iteration of its PlayStation Eye peripheral, which remains compatible with the PlayStation Move controller. Move will be available at launch, but itÔÇÖs not clear yet whether it will be bundled with the hardware.
Specification
We have confirmed with sources that recently leaked tech specs are accurate. Though Durango devkits offer 8GB of DDR3 RAM, compared to OrbisÔÇÖs 4GB, SonyÔÇÖs GDDR5 solution is capable of moving data at 176 gigabytes per second, which should eliminate the sort of bottlenecks that hampered PS3 game performance. Importantly, weÔÇÖve learned that Sony has told developers that it is pushing for the final PS4 RAM to match up to MicrosoftÔÇÖs 8GB.
Both platforms are driven by eight-core AMD CPUs clocked at 1.6GHz, with Microsoft opting for a D3D11.x GPU from an unknown source and Sony utilising a more capable solution in AMDÔÇÖs ÔÇÿR10XXÔÇÖ architecture, alongside the so-called ÔÇÿLiverpoolÔÇÖ system-on-chip.
ItÔÇÖs clear Sony has designed a system that, on paper, outperforms MicrosoftÔÇÖs next Xbox. One source familiar with both platforms tells us that in real terms SonyÔÇÖs console is ÔÇ£slightly more powerfulÔÇØ and ÔÇ£very simple to work withÔÇØ.
Ultimately, the performance differences between the two consoles will have as much bearing on multiplatform releases as the differences between PS3 and 360 ÔÇô very little ÔÇô but Sony will be expecting big-budget firstparty releases such as the PS4 Uncharted sequel to demonstrate its consoleÔÇÖs superiority.
Mando: Nuevo panel táctil similar al de Vita sustituyendo a los botones Select, Start y PS. Tamaño similar al del DS. Nuevo botón compartir que capturará imágenes y vídeos. PS4 grabará los últimos 15 minutos de partida.
Lanzamiento: Japón y EEUU par navaidades, Europa para 2014. Nuevo Playstation Eye y Move disponibles desde el lanzamiento, No se sabe si irán incluidos con la consola.
Especificación: 8GB DDR3 para Xbox 3, por 4GB de GDDR5 para PS4 con 176GB/s de ancho de banda. Sony intenta llegar a los 8GB. Misma CPU a 1.6Ghz, GPU D3D11.1 para Xbox3 pero más capaz la de Sony. Sobre el papel PS4 es más potente que Xbox 3. La describen como muy fácil de trabajar. La diferencia no se notará en los multiplataformas, pero Sony espera que sus propios juegos demuestren su superioridad.