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What should the PlayStation 4 be called?

GamesRadar - Will Sony ditch the numeric moniker for its next-gen console?

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TheLyonKing4516d ago

PSIV I think the roman numerals would like smart

Blacktric4516d ago (Edited 4516d ago )

Royale With Cheese is better.

http://www.youtube.com/watc...

Joking aside, PlayStation 4 is the only logical way to go at this point. Anything else will create unnecessary confusion among some consumers.

Blackdeath_6634516d ago

yeah it is almost certain it will be called ps4 there were some rumours early on that the ps4 will have a name change because 4 is an unlucky number in some Asian countries but i find it very very unlikely that the name change will affect countries world wide probably just china

darthv724516d ago

NGC (Next Generation Console) like they did at first with NGP.

Continuing the number tradition seems likely but I think sony knows its time for a change. Whatever they decide to call it, there wont be any confusion.

those that know what its about will buy it and if it is named something catchy and modern, it will have a better chance to sell outside the target demographic.

The name is key to success and the brand of "Playstation" has already built a strong following. They can still call it Playstation but make it sound more modern than just adding a 4 to the end.

Just to point out, creative names tend to be remembered more than those that follow a pattern. As a funny side effect, every time i hear of a PS with a number i cant help but think of Rocky. PS4 will be the Rocky 4 of consoles (if they call it that).

kingmushroom4516d ago (Edited 4516d ago )

Kaz Hirai 4

Aceman184516d ago

Orbis in Japan, and Asian countries
PS4 for western countries since some people would be too confused or probably wouldnt research what it means.

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Double_Oh_Snap4516d ago

PlayStation 4.

I mean does anyone really see Sony calling it Orbis, or any other imo dumb code name? Yes there's the whole Vita's Latin meaning being life, and Orbis Latin meaning circle. Yay Circle of Life ect... Then there's the whole Japanese number 4 superstition but I think people look to much into that.

The thing is PlayStation is a brand a massive brand known worldwide period. So if a Company is going jeopardize there brand recognition causing confusion. In doing so risk potential profits an consumer loyalty. All over shi meaning death they need some help. If anything they should rebrand it in Japan if they absolutely have to.

Anyway that's my two sense. On a side note they can call it any damn thing they want I'm still buying it regardless.

shutUpAndTakeMyMoney4516d ago

playstation 2's grand son shall be great.

g4me_he4d4516d ago

The Japanese could call it PlayStation yon. Yon also means 4 and more popular than 'shi'.

Donnieboi4516d ago

Sure as long as it's only named that in Japan only.

NewsForSnowflakes4516d ago (Edited 4516d ago )

Playstation 4 seems the most obvious way to go but I'm not sure it will happen.

In Japan, the number 4 is considered unlucky and superstitions are taken more seriously over there. Apparently it's because the number 4 is sometimes pronounced as 'Shi' which also means 'Death'.

Also, I don't think Sony are going to be jeopardizing anything buy jut not popping a 4 on the end. It'll definitely be the Playstation 'something'.

If it's not the Playstation 4, the only thing that will happen is that the usual losers will complain on forums about the name for a month or two then get bored. Just like they did with Vita.

I guess we'll find out in 2 days.

pr0t0typeknuckles4516d ago

the only reason i can ever see sony going from PS4 to PSorbis,omni, or whatever is because in japan the number 4 is like our 666, and since sony comes from japan i dont think they will name it PS4 to jeopordize sales in the homeland, im thinking they will call it PS4 here in the US and UK but over in japan they may call it Orbis or omni, neo, etc....

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Master of Unlocking4516d ago

They can call it "PlayStation 4", it's alright, with the "arabic" (ahem, ahem) figure, even the Japanese will most definitely call it "Puleiste Foa" and not use the pronunciation "Shi" as if it were the japanese numeral 四 (which could be mistaken with 死, the kanji for death, which has the same pronunciation).

It would be a commercial suicide not to capitalize on the brand name "PlayStation" and call it Orbis, btw...

DeletedAcc4516d ago (Edited 4516d ago )

PlayStation 4

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Goodguy011d 10h ago

And the remake announcement there probably.... hopefully

jznrpg1h ago

It should be there. All signs are pointing to it

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darthv721d 8h ago

That controller looks like a cheap knockoff... it should have been a proper DS5 design.

darthv721d 7h ago

...the VR aspect in 7 IS the redeeming quality.

Abriael1d 6h ago (Edited 1d 6h ago )

what a dumb take.

Ace Combat 7 is one of the best games of the past generation. It doesn't need VR gimmicks to "redeem" it.

TheColbertinator22h ago

I have enjoyed nearly every single Ace Combat to death (except that helicopter shooting one) and have never needed VR once to enjoy it greatly

PapaBop13h ago

^^^ I'm guessing you've never actually tried it in VR then? VR elevates games like this way beyond just a gimmick, just ask any GT fan who owns a PSVR 2. You may not need VR to have a good time but it's an absolute game changer and something that shouldn't be dismissed as a gimmick.

S2Killinit13h ago(Edited 13h ago)

@Abriael
Spoken like someone who never played it. But who are we kidding. We know why VR hate. No one is fooled here.

Abriael12h ago(Edited 12h ago)

@PapaBop: I tried it in VR before any of you ever did, since the game wasn't even out yet. It's a gimmick, disjointed from the AC7's main gameplay and far removed from its best parts.

It's nothing more than a limiting factor, as Ace Combat's most complex missions require hardware power to be focused on other things. That's why the VR missions are very basic.

If you think Ace Combat's strengths are even close to the platform it's on, VR or non-VR, you obviously aren't an Ace Combat fan.

In any case, I suggest you folks prepare yourself for disappointment. There's a reason why the VR gimmick was never expanded, and it's that, besides a few fanatics who care for evangelizing their VR fad more than they care for the franchise, no one gave a flying F.

The developers are going to use the resources to make the whole game better for everyone instead.

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S2Killinit13h ago

VR was the best thing that happened to Ace Combat. You kidding?

yeastori11h ago

VR is perfect for this type of game wdym

Abriael10h ago

It's a perfect way to limit this type of game.

CrimsonWing691d 7h ago

Look, I’m a simple man. I see Ace Combat and say, “Yes!”

Abnor_Mal1d 6h ago (Edited 1d 6h ago )

Can we get a new Ace Combat, with full vr and not just three or four levels, for PS5 and PSVR2
Also if we could get a remake of my all time favorite, Ace Combat5: The Unsung War, again with full vr for every mission with DualSense and flight stick haptics.

yeastori11h ago

I just want them to remaster AC4 and AC5, a new AC with better more realistic looking world and planes would be great too

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