Official PS4 Specs Finally Revlead.

[TechFan@ic]

Single-chip custom processor

CPU: x86-64 AMD "Jaguar", 8 cores

GPU: 1.84 TFLOPS, AMD next-generation Radeon based graphics engine

Memory: GDDR5 8GB

Hard Disk Drive: Built-in

Optical Drive: (read only)

BD 6xCAV

DVD 8xCAV

I/O: Super-Speed USB (USB 3.0), AUX

Communication :Ethernet (10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T)

IEEE 802.11 b/g/n

Bluetooth 2.1 (EDR)

AV output: HDMI

Analog-AV out

Digital Output (optical)

http://news.softpedia.com/news/PlayStation-4-DualShock-4-and-PS4-Eye-Get-Full-Official-Specifications-331313.shtml

[YouTube Jaxon10102]

I have already pre-orderd.

[hiyayhi]

I'm thoroughly enjoying my PC at the moment and I have the most epic mini-ITX system in the works so, not for me.

[seany tsunami]

Built in HDD?

[Artorias]

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So, that's why AMD decided to delay up to Q4 the release of their next gen GPU's. To release it simultaneously or a month before the release of the PS4 and too ensure the compatibility between it's graphics card in the next gen console. This are just my thoughts, though.

[Tr3vor]

Analog video still? What a shame.

That's to be expected. Its still needed to appeal to people who don't have HDTVs, and yeah, there are people out there who don't. mainly users of consoles :P

[Tr3vor]

hehehe, Jaguar Cores.

You mean the CPUs that AMD is supposed to put out to compete with ATOM? Are you kidding me? Next generation console? The PS3's Cell processor is almost as powerful at max theoretical power, really close.

I = dissapoint.

[Bramm17]

Analog video for people in countries that dont have as much money or just dont have HDTV jet.... And about the GPU it will prob be around the 7850 because that also around those numbers of TFLOPS... Pretty decent but prob outdated soon again... But thats also to be expected but games can really optimize for one platform as with PS3 it can be around for some years :)

[mvitkun]

Analog video for people in countries that dont have as much money or just dont have HDTV jet.... And about the GPU it will prob be around the 7850 because that also around those numbers of TFLOPS... Pretty decent but prob outdated soon again... But thats also to be expected but games can really optimize for one platform as with PS3 it can be around for some years :)

I thought the ps3 had an IGP....

[MTROB]

The only console I am looking forward to is the Steam Box.

[Tr3vor]

Analog video for people in countries that dont have as much money or just dont have HDTV jet.... And about the GPU it will prob be around the 7850 because that also around those numbers of TFLOPS... Pretty decent but prob outdated soon again... But thats also to be expected but games can really optimize for one platform as with PS3 it can be around for some years :)

Every console has an IGP if you think about it :P

But the GPU in the PS3 was originally seperate, I think they have moved the gpu and cpu to the same chip in the newer PS3s, but I'm not sure.

[Agons]

The console these days is really moving away from just gaming, all forms of content, movies, games, stream, pictures, music. Is what people are starting to expect. So the fact that its a x86 style CPU is a really good step for Sony, because the only thing that made a difference between the last gen console and a HTPC is the CPU arch. now that its the same. Which is good for us PC gamer. It should mean better and more ports to PC from top console titles. and on top of that its good for sony, if they do this. allow others to built apps for it, because building a good media app or picture app for whatever for a PC will now be easily ported to the PS4. also, not to mention ps4 emulators? will be so much easier to make, console and PC will eventually be one in the same, which will only do one thing, make PC gaming better.

[Tr3vor]

The console these days is really moving away from just gaming, all forms of content, movies, games, stream, pictures, music. Is what people are starting to expect. So the fact that its a x86 style CPU is a really good step for Sony, because the only thing that made a difference between the last gen console and a HTPC is the CPU arch. now that its the same. Which is good for us PC gamer. It should mean better and more ports to PC from top console titles. and on top of that its good for sony, if they do this. allow others to built apps for it, because building a good media app or picture app for whatever for a PC will now be easily ported to the PS4. also, not to mention ps4 emulators? will be so much easier to make, console and PC will eventually be one in the same, which will only do one thing, make PC gaming better.

Its good they move to x86, but I'm still facepalming at jaguar.

[Paperchase]

I'm disappointed that they didn't include an SSD instead of a "built in harddrive".

I know that they are trying to keep the costs of the machine at a minimum, but an SSD would speed up the machine by a significant margin compared to a HDD.

[JakeUnsted1]

I'm disappointed that they didn't include an SSD instead of a "built in harddrive".

I know that they are trying to keep the costs of the machine at a minimum, but an SSD would speed up the machine by a significant margin compared to a HDD.

Its all about the cost for the consumer, its already going to be pretty expensive and having the SSD will boast up the price a lot.... You also wont be able to hold a lot of your game data on a small SSD...

[dpers]

I'm disappointed that they didn't include an SSD instead of a "built in harddrive".

I know that they are trying to keep the costs of the machine at a minimum, but an SSD would speed up the machine by a significant margin compared to a HDD.

at the minimun and hybrid

[TechBlitZ]

Erm, I'm confused. These new specs mean absolutely nothing unless the graphics that are produced are higher quality. Is it still going to be 720p @ 30hz? If so then whats the point in this new machine? o.O

[fishymamba]

Erm, I'm confused. These new specs mean absolutely nothing unless the graphics that are produced are higher quality. Is it still going to be 720p @ 30hz? If so then whats the point in this new machine? o.O

720P? Most PS3 games that I have played are 1080P and run at 60 fps.

[jetbuster]

Erm, I'm confused. These new specs mean absolutely nothing unless the graphics that are produced are higher quality. Is it still going to be 720p @ 30hz? If so then whats the point in this new machine? o.O

@fishy most if not all are upscaled from 720 to 1080i, I would not be surprised if there are no native 1080 games atm

[bradscoolio]

Erm, I'm confused. These new specs mean absolutely nothing unless the graphics that are produced are higher quality. Is it still going to be 720p @ 30hz? If so then whats the point in this new machine? o.O

no, most games on the ps3 are rendered at 480p then scaled up to 720p

[Huskie]

Erm, I'm confused. These new specs mean absolutely nothing unless the graphics that are produced are higher quality. Is it still going to be 720p @ 30hz? If so then whats the point in this new machine? o.O

Bad Company 2 is one of the only games on the current gen consoles that was actually shipped at 720p, not just scaled up to it.

[obsidian1200]

Didn't the Atari Jaguar have issues? Hopefully Sony's chip won't be plagued with any issues, lol.

Anyway, stupid jokes aside, I think Sony is making a good move into the next generation by switching to the x86 architecture and including 8GB of shared GDDR5 RAM. I'm surprised that they're still using the 2.1 Bluetooth standard when we're up to 4.0 (I think). I think moving things to 4.0 would help with battery life on the PS4 controllers, although I use PS3 controllers for some PC games (Dark Souls mainly) and the battery life there is good enough if I remember to recharge regularly. I also like some of the other changes Sony is bringing to their ecosystem, such as being able to have downloads in the background, being able to play games as you download them, and being able to easily share your gameplay footage. It's also good to see that the "no used games" scare isn't an issue (yet, it'll still happen when they drop physical media for distribution), however I've read some articles that suggest it still won't be as clean as used games have been on previous consoles.

[El_indian]

I'm disappointed that they didn't include an SSD instead of a "built in harddrive".

I know that they are trying to keep the costs of the machine at a minimum, but an SSD would speed up the machine by a significant margin compared to a HDD.

SSD's don't make a huge difference in gaming. Everything is stored in the RAM anyway. 8GB of GDDR5 should do it.

[Paperchase]

I'm disappointed that they didn't include an SSD instead of a "built in harddrive".

I know that they are trying to keep the costs of the machine at a minimum, but an SSD would speed up the machine by a significant margin compared to a HDD.

SSD's don't make nearly any difference at all in gaming. However, loading times would decrease by tons and tons. Especially when loading the Playstation OS. (Don't know the name of it).

[asusfan]

If the price is good deal i would get one for playing blue ray disc and some games play well on a consol / controller, however most games and stuff i always prefer PC.