Playstaion 4 News!!!

had it couple of times, but now it will just be a fact of life and go on. had no complaints at all about it.

Ugh, I don't want Plus though.

No multi on ps4 for you then Zem

madd_rocker wrote:No multi on ps4 for you then Zem

Mhe, I'll have Rome II to use up my gaming time.

http://www.gamestop.com/ps4 This is temporally a problem until more supply is made available, but there are still xbox1.....LOL.

I just saw that, it's kind of a good news bad news sort of thing really. Good that sales are strong, bad that I have to find somewhere else to get mine.

Before it became totally unavailable over here, now that both Amazon and Gamestop have stopped taking orders, and I'm pretty bored today. I just pre-ordered my shiny new PS4 from Walmart. Console, spare controller, camera, and Watchdogs for $576 with free shipping. Now to see when it actually shows up.

Sony’s PlayStation Access team has posted up a new video featuring a Q&A session about the PlayStation 4, revealing that cross-game chat will be free for all.

The team revealed that Party Chat will not be kept behind the PlayStation Plus pay-wall, unlike online-play. It was also confirmed that Sony’s next generation console will allow you to have up to 2,000 people on your friends list, a major increase of the 100 currently allowed on PlayStation 3.

You can check out the video below.

And a 1,000 more than xbox1

November the 15th, release date of PS4-US, November 29th-Euro.

So you guys get a 2 week head start eh.
Can you all make sure to get any issues you find reported asap so that Sony can get them fixed before we go live over here

Somebody has to be the genie pigs out the gate.

If anyone knows of a place that is still accepting PS4 pre-orders and/or reserves, please let me know. Ive searched for hours and cant find anyone that is taking them.

I remember MW2, I had a friend in NY get me a copy a few days early. Seems there are some mom and pop shops up there.

Gravy I did mine through Wal-Mart but not sure if they are still doing pre-orders though.

Jessica wrote:Argos are doing pre-orders, not cheap though.  Seems better to wait until nearer the time.  I'm hanging on until the price drops a bit, it'll only take a couple of weeks (as usual).  

Jess there wont be a price drop on the PS4 for quite some time after as they are already selling the units at a loss from the outset anyway so as to beat the XBONE. (I recon if they do reduce the price it wont be for at least a year or two)
With demand for the PS4 already meaning that first wave pre orders are no longer available they know they already have a big que of people waiting to pounce as well.

Where you will poss make a saving tho is on the varying software bundles the different vendors are likely to put together for the second wave of units to hit the shelves.

Last that I heard Gamestop was taking orders again.

madd_rocker wrote:Last that I heard Gamestop was taking orders again.

I'll look into that again. As of this past Saturday, they were not.

I also heard that WalMart had a huge PS4 display and was taking orders. I went there yesterday (though it pained me to) only to find that they had stopped taking pre-orders and their display "was stolen". LOL

It pained me to G, but they were the only ones taking orders. You could always try the Taco Bell give away. Buy some kind of $5 meal box thing and enter a code to get a PS4 early.

PS4 System Software Update 1.50 Details
+ Posted by Sid Shuman // Social Media Manager

We wanted to shed some light on system software update version 1.50 for PS4, which will launch simultaneously with the system’s official North American launch on November 15th, 2013. By updating to system software version 1.50, you’ll be able to experience a variety of new features in addition to the basic functions of PS4.

The system software update 1.50 is approximately 300 MB, and will include the following features:

•Remote Play
Users will be able to access PS4 titles displayed on their living room TVs and play them on a PS Vita system over Wi-Fi networks by using PS4 Link (Depending on network environment or titles, remote play performance may vary outside of the home). We anticipate that most PS4 titles will be playable on the PS Vita system through Remote Play. The latest PS Vita system software version, to be released soon, will be required to use PS4 Link.

•Second Screen
Users can use the PS4 Link application for the PS Vita system, and PlayStation App for iPhone, iPad, and Android-based smartphones and tablets, to use these devices as second screens in supported titles. PlayStation App has the ability to enable users to interact with games with their mobiles devices. For example on The Playroom, a title pre-installed in all PS4 systems that requires PlayStation Camera, users can draw pictures on their mobile device screens and flick them towards the TV. The images then appear as a 3D object within the game.

•Record, take screenshots, and upload gameplay effortlessly
The PS4 system provides dedicated, “always on” video encoding systems that enables seamless uploading of gameplay. Users can share their epic triumphs by simply hitting the Share button on DualShock 4, take screenshots or scan through the last 15 minutes of gameplay, tag it and return to the game—the video uploads as the user plays. At the PS4 system’s launch in North America, users will be able to share their images and videos with friends on Facebook and screenshots with followers on Twitter, though users will need to sign up for individual accounts to use Facebook and Twitter.

•Broadcast and spectate gameplay
The PS4 system also enhances social spectating by enabling users to broadcast their gameplay in real-time to game fans around the globe, using Ustream and Twitch live internet streaming services (users will need to sign up for individual accounts to use Ustream and Twitch). There are two ways for users to view live broadcasts. First, the Live from PlayStation application on PS4 aggregates streams from all PlayStation users. Second, users can spectate friends’ PS4 gameplay from PCs, and applications such as Ustream, Twitch, and browsers, which are installed on their mobile devices. These applications can be easily started up via PlayStation App, and users can also use these applications to post comments to gameplay broadcasts. Furthermore, users with PlayStation Camera can stream camera images and microphone sounds along with their live gameplay broadcast.

•Play as you download
This feature enables users to play supported digital titles as they are being downloaded. The time it takes to begin playing will vary depending on game data size and network environments, and not all titles will support this feature When a game is purchased, users can start playing after PS4 downloads a portion of the data, while the rest of the game is downloaded in the background during actual gameplay. Games may be downloaded in stand-by mode.

•Multi log-in
A maximum of four users can log-in to a single PS4 system simultaneously. These players can use their own save data to play games, and also earn trophies on their own Sony Entertainment Network accounts even when playing a multiplayer game together on a single PS4 system.

•Party (Voice chat)
By using the Mono Headset bundled with the PS4 system, users will be able to chat with up to eight friends enjoying different applications or games. Furthermore, users can use Party to chat between PS4 and PS Vita systems.

•Face recognition and voice commands
Users with PlayStation Camera will be able to register their facial image onto their PS4 system, and login to their system using facial recognition instead of DualShock 4. Furthermore, users can use either the microphone of the Mono Head set connected to DualShock 4, or PlayStation Camera to navigate through the PS4 home screen (PlayStation Dynamic Menu) with voice commands to start up games and shutdown the system, among other features; please refer to PS4’s online manual for recognizable voice commands.

•Background music player
Users can enjoy gameplay while listening to music in the background with Music Unlimited, a cloud-based digital music service. Users can also voice chat with friends while listening to music. Learn more about Music Unlimited here.

•Online Multiplayer
PlayStation Plus members will be able to play PS4 titles online with other players via the network. PS Plus makes it easy for members to join available online multiplayer matches in a variety of ways, including the ability to easily join a game from a live stream broadcast or Party voice chats.

•Blu-ray Disc and DVD player
Users can enjoy not only gaming on their PS4 system, but also Blu-ray and DVD video contents. When using for the first time, users must connect to the internet to activate this feature.

Some features will not be available at launch, such as “suspend/resume mode” which is a feature that keeps the PS4 system in a low power state and promptly takes users back to their game. We will provide additional information about system software update version 1.50 and features available at the PS4 system’s North America launch, and features that will be available after launch, in the near future.

This seems to clear up a lot of questions.

http://blog.us.playstation.com/2013/10/30/ps4-the-ultimate-faq-north-america/

It's very helpful but I don't get why I can't play a music CD.

I was informed last night that the camera part of my pre-order bundle shipped out. The spare controller is due next week and my shiny new PS4 is due some time the following week.

Woot!!