PlayStation Criticizes Xbox One Yet Again

Junkiemonkeys:

Sony takes shots at Microsoft's latest console, only to remove their post quickly, replacing it with a new picture. We were able to grab screen shots of both posts.

[Golden_Mud]

Why are they attacking and not congratulating them ? like literally this is sad , Microsoft had congratulate Sony on there launch , why not do the same Sony ?

[Angels3785]

They will when it actually launches you watch.

Plus its stating facts. Its not misleading. It may be firing shots, but that's business your product needs to stand out. Its a dog eat dog business. If you don't keep up you become irrelevant. It would be wrong if they poked fun at a subjective thing, but this is objective and a fair point to make.

It sets their product apart. Its called COMPETITION just because it bothers people most likely due to their allegences being elswhere doesn't make it wrong or playstations problem. It is actually microsofts problem for allowing playstation to be able to make a claim like this and causing their fans insecurities against the competition.

Also it was above surprising microsoft said congrats to sony. It was quite admirable and VERY unlike them. Microsoft at EVERY opportunity likes to one up playstation even if it is PURELY subjective kr even pownright misleading.

This is a fair honest and rightful claim for sony to make. Period.

[Golden_Mud]

I think Sony is the "bad guy" here , there was a bad guy at first and that was actually Microsoft but for now looks like Sony is turning the bad guy , what I mean in advantage , it's takedown time , just like when Microsoft brought a big boat in fornt of the PS3 launch event in France

[xHeavYx]

Nothing wrong, the Xbox magazine tweeted "greatness awaits?" after the negative Killzone reviews

@Below
Please, cry me a river, first of all, the comment was updated, second, shots between companies is something that has been happening for a long time

[Angels3785]

@heavy

That doesn't make this ok. The justification is wrong. Two wrongs don't make a right. Their statement is subjective and taking body shots for no reason. Sony stated a confirmed fact that happens to downput their competition.

And as you can see the heads of sony did not approve of it and it is removed. A PR guy probably did it and people like shuhei said "we don't need to do that take it down". It doesn't represent the viewpoint or the direction of the company if it gets removed. Microsoft does this stuff but worse all the time at any chance they can get and it stays there....

[ForgottenProphecy]

@heavy @angels
I believe it's just like when rappers diss each other. It's friendly competition. In an industry like this, you need something like that

[Bzone24]

You do realize that the Xbox Magazine isn't ran by or owned by Microsoft. In fact the same company runs official magazines for all three consoles.

[Gazondaily]

Stay classy Sony.

[Sarcasm]

@Enemy

I like your style. Swift and straight to the point. Bravo.

[dedicatedtogamers]

Sony "insulting" Microsoft?

Fair is fair. Sony put up with it from Microsoft for the first 5 years of the PS3's life. Anyone remember the daily nonsense that people like Aaron Greenburg would spew?

[pyramidshead]

@Enemy and angel knocking it out the park with their comments.

and I agree with Heavy. Xbox UK magazine tweeted something similarly snidy when Ps4 games were getting reviewed. I don't think it got deleted either so, works both ways. If you can't take it, don't give it out.

[Anarki]

"It's takedown time..."

By Xbox, you know it's Microsoft, right? take down...Microsoft, one of the most successful, richest companies in the world, ever. Let that sink in.

It doesn't hurt for Sony to congratulate their competition. But, at the end of the day; Sony didn't ask to be congratulated.

[classic19]

yea they will when it launch, lets not forget that MS took shots at sony b4 they launch. when ps4 first party games got bad reviews, MS put up gratenees awaits on xbox one. lol its always a problem when sony try something funny world.

[Ezz2013]

has it ever come to any one mind that sony was talking about last gen consoles ....and not xbox one ?!

i didn't read xbox one in that comment at all
i might be wrong though and it might be indeed Sony making fun of microsoft console
i just don't know

[Omegasyde]

I agree. Competition is good.

And I will say this...Console wars are here to stay along with Fanboys.

Sony keeps Microsoft in check, while Microsoft keeps Sony on it toes (hence why each OS for each console has more than enough "reserved" ram for future implementations).

IF it wasn't for fanboys we wouldn't have funny gifs:
http://www.heavy.com/games/...

[Gorilla_Killa_X]

@Angels, They probably changed it because there may be some 720p games coming to PS4 and decided to leave the next gen part out.

@Ezz2013, Did you even look that it originally said 'next gen'.

[Kryptix]

I see it as friendly competition like Sega vs Nintendo. Xbox magazine dissed Sony for the reviews and they dissed right back. I find it very entertaining, honestly.

Not sure why the Xbox fanboys are being hypocrites here...must be looking at things through one direction and not seeing the whole picture.

[Sarcasm]

At least Sony is putting out facts. Not the zomg power of the clouds nonsense

[Ju]

"there may be some 720p games coming to PS4"...ah huh...which ones are those? Waiting for my BF4 1080p patch...come on Dice. You can do it. Ubi can. Well, or patch it so it doesn't crash...looks like that's the only game running sub 1080 - and it's @900p. I doubt we'll see 720p at all on PS4. AC4 after the patch has headroom - no impact on performance -> http://www.eurogamer.net/ar...

And...why shouldn't Sony boost this? It's the f...ng truth. Use it! Anybody else would. It's a competitive advantage. Of course it should be advertised.

[BullyMangler]

sony's been acting very unethical lately.

[AngelicIceDiamond]

And PlayStation fans once again come to the aid of Sony's immaturity.

Its immature and low period. No "ifs" "ands" or "buts" its ridiculous. MS congratulates them and Sony mud slings.

Nope I don't wanna here the excuses.

[tagan8tr]

@IHassounah

http://n4g.com/news/31285/m...

You keep Forgetting I'm here to remind you

[Gaming101]

LOL wow, what a huge pile of wussy boy pansies, doesn't anyone get it that this is capitalism? Business is cut throat, people's bonuses and in some cases, jobs are on the line, so you're going to get shots left and right. Microsoft has been doing it since forever, this is nothing new. Just look at the "Hi I'm a PC" and "Hi I'm a MAC" commercials, it's all about differentiating yourself and showing what you have over the competition. If you can't stand the heat you don't belong in business.

[showtimefolks]

IHassounah

good guy bad guy who cares, this is a business afterall and the end goal is to make as much money as possible. Its funny how MS took cheap shots at sony this whole current gen but now that sony is only stating facts to let their consumers know that they have become the bad guy ok

i don't get that logic.

MS has some of the most stupid executives

[UltimateMaster]

The thing is, I don't even see that on the FB page. ? o_O
Is this article trolling?

[skwidd]

@IHassounah

Bad guy? There is no bad or good when its competition. These are competitors, this is the equivalent of trash talking in sports. How come that is praised and this is judged? Let them duke it out and you vote with your wallet. That's capitalism.

[Pogmathoin]

Wow the amount of defensive here.....

[vigilante_man]

I cannot wait for my PS4 next week but come on Sony. Show some class. You have performed brilliantly up to now. But today is Microsoft's Day.

What an amazing day to be an owner of a new XBox One. Lets hope there are no major issues and everyone has a blast with their next gen awesome gaming.

[ShinMaster]

Here's Sony CONGRATULATING Microsoft:
http://www.ign.com/articles...

NOW QUIT YOUR CRYING @ IHassounah!

[LonDonE]

agreed, i know full well if Microsoft had the more powerful system they would have done the same! its only because they are the weaker console they cant really boast about anything now can they? lol when ur the best on the market, of course you will boast about it! this is the second gen now Sony has had the more powerful console!

[Ps4Console]

I wouldn't bother let's enjoy our Gaming instead .

[ForgottenProphecy]

Sony will probably congratulate Microsoft at midnight. Why congratulate them before launch? Microsoft congratulated them after midnight. If I remember correctly, it was well into the next day. Not sure exactly what time it was.

[Golden_Mud]

Actually what I'm saying is why attack them even before launch ? like literally sad to see them doing this specially after Shuhei Yoshida said that it's next week for you Microsoft on twitter and Yoshida is a good guy , the bad guy is Jack and his just like Don Mattrick

[IAmSovereign]

Jack and "his" are nothing like Don Mattrick buddy. They are out there constantly doing interviews and trying to seem personable to the audience. Don Mattrick would never show up for anything unless a major console launch was on the way, or there was a major press conference. That is why his PR was so out of touch, he just didn't know how to communicate. So he ended up saying things like "Don't have internet? Good news. Get an Xbox 360."

They are NOTHING alike at all. Shame on you for comparing. I'm not even saying Microsoft has all bad execs. I very much like Major Nelson. I can see why some people don't but I do.

[Gekko36]

@IAmSovereign I'm curious can you tell me what Don Mattrick has for breakfast or whether he wears boxer or briefs?

It's just with you having the inside track on whathe would or wouldn't do.. I thought you maybe clairvoyant orsomething

<giggle>

[ShinMaster]

Here:
http://www.ign.com/articles...

[-Foxtrot]

They are just stating facts...

Anyway remember this

http://cdn2-www.playstation...

At Sony's LAUNCH EVENT for the PS3

...because Sony does

[M-M]

Still funny to this day. I like seeing Microsoft and Sony taking shots at each other because it shows they do it for fun. They don't do it to derail the other brand, they BOTH need to be successful to help the industry grow. Sony did a lot of good things differently because of Microsoft, and Microsoft improved in areas because of Sony. People think Microsoft and Sony hate each other, but in reality it's only the fanboy "wars" that make it seem that way.

[trancefreak]

You see the twitter feed for #ps4 with the huge MS ad taking charge on the top on NOV14-15.

I went to Gamestop today and about 4 dudes were camping out. This is actually a slow quiet area where I live, so it is to be expected.

I asked the store clerk if I could score an XBOX 1 tonight with no pre order He said: "Come on back tonight I got a few Extras and I will hook you up"

I would grab it but after just getting a PS4 I will wait. It was good to know someone will get lucky tonight without a pre order he really wants an xbone.

[-Foxtrot]

@trancefreak

You may aswell hold off

I'm only going to get one untill it's cheaper and Kinect-less...

[DragonKnight]

@-Foxtrot

http://cdn.memegenerator.ne...

[tagan8tr]

@DragonKnight work hard on that did ya lets see you make a cartoon and it ivaladates the point, no it doesnt.

[SmielmaN]

It seems like that original comment could be directed at all console competition. Wow, some people are very sensitive about their console of choice eh?

It's ok, maybe kinect will see your tears and put nice pics of kitten and puppies on your screen to cheer you up, but it might be in 720p :P lol.

Seriously, if this is a issue you are a cry baby whiner. Companies take shots at each other all the time. And realistically, it isn't a complete lie when you think about the majority of games on XB 1. Just buy your console of choice and stop whining. Guess what! I have a PS4 and I know of 6 (yes six) people in my social circle that have switched from MS console to Sony's console. Does that make us better or worse people??? No, so stop whining over little puddly crap like this and you will probably reduce a good portion of the stress in your life.

Edit: I just remembered MS sending a boat with a massive sign that read something like "Xbox (or Microsoft) loves you" or something like that across the waterfront of a Sony launch event. So how do you feel about that "classy" act? If your going to paint Sony petty or immature, as you are desperately trying, then how do you feel about that incident? I patiently await your response.

[Anon1974]

Yeah, I don't get the big deal. Here's one of our system's strengths. Are they now not allowed to mention a system strength? Is any type of promotion allowed?

Seriously, what is wrong with some of you people? If they said "Get the most powerful system available for $100 less than the competition!" would that be too much?

You do realize that in marketing, making yourself stand out from the competition isn't considered a negative, right?

[classic19]

you forget that MS took shots at sony 3 days b4 launch because, sony 1 party game was getting bad reviews, killzone was the only good release good 1 party game on ps4. they are just doing the same in there own way. but who care, u like x1 get it u like ps4 get it, simple as that.

[Cryptcuzz]

I don't think it is as serious as you are making it out to be. Both companies take jabs at each other and it has been going on in gaming since the days of NES and Genesis.

Hell, it is that way with every market I can think of. Whether it be video cards, mobile phones, internet searches, computers and video games just to name a few.

Think of it like marketing for sports. Teams takes jabs at each other, boxers do the same pre-match, or what have you. The point is, in the end, they all have respect for each other as businesses competing with one another.

There are many times Sony and MS have acknowledged and congratulated each other. Usually during big events like console releases or sales made during the Holidays, so I don't see a big deal with this. If anything, it creates hype and makes our hobbies more interesting than it already is.

[Gorilla_Killa_X]

Major Nelson congratulated Sony and Shuhei Yoshidavfor the launch not Microsoft as a whole. And I'm sure Yoshida will return the sentiment after the One releases.

[ALLWRONG]

"Why are they attacking and not congratulating them ? like literally this is sad , Microsoft had congratulate Sony on there launch , why not do the same Sony"

Because that's just the way Sony culture is.

[GoodnessGreatness]

Xbox mocked the PS4 "Greatness Awaits?" So this is just to counter that. It's true anyway, why settle for 720p?

[LeCreuset]

I'll just leave this right here http://n4g.com/news/1399058...

[CuddlyREDRUM]

Microsoft also released a Greatness Awaits jab at Sony before the congrats.

It is just all PR speak and posturing to keep up flamebait.

[CryofSilence]

@IHassounah

Here you go:

http://n4g.com/news/1399195...

[ion53]

They do it because it's funny.

[Ps4Console]

What happened to being sporting may the best Console Win .

[SirBradders]

They have congratulated them and they are simply stating facts.

[AndrewLB]

This is beyond pathetic IMO. For Microsoft to go out of their way to congratulate Sony on their launch, only to have Sony a week later publicly talk $hit on the Xbone launch... i'm really at a loss for words.

It's quite clear that the PS4 has some clear advantages, which SHOULD give Sony confidence enough to at least not act like someone's prison b*tch, getting passed around.

The only explanation for Sony making such rude and unprofessional comments is that they're really worried, and their emotions got the better of them.

Lastly... you'd think Sony, being Japanese, would exhibit at least some manners. Especially since Japan's culture puts a heavy influence on respect and decorum.

[monkeyDzoro]

Rememer that "Greatness awaits ?" from Xbox twitter when the reviews of Knack were out ? Before PS4 launch ? Yeah...

[Mister_Dawg]

There's a saying, 'You should never hit a man when he is down'.

And the counter argument of MS did it before, doesn't make it right now.
What you might find is all the goodwill which Sony, rightfully built up, draining away.

[warczar]

Cry me a goddamn river. They merely pointed out the difference in resolution. I guess the truth does hurt.

[TruthInsider]

The dirty, lying, cheating, backstabbing, anti gamer, microtransaction pushing, untrustworthy, disgusting company!

Sony aren't bad though;-)

[mk4002]

Wow, I miss the 90s, when people were much less sensitive to this stuff. "Genesis does what Nintendon't" anyone?

[Azfargh]

Don´t get only mainstream info, buddy...

MS attacked SONY many times.

MS congratulating? Well... that was the WORSE way to marketing them as the "good guys". MS lie more than you know.

Sony is definitively not an angel, but his competitor is worse. Wanna proof? Two words: Windows Vista.

[k2d]

It could very well be 720p in general (ie PS3, 360 etc.). Hardly a jab at Xb One.

[VENOMACR1227]

Edited

[SL1M DADDY]

They are only giving MS a dose of their own medicine from the last gen. MS was run by a bunch of children last gen and they could not go a day without slamming Sony with some stupid slam. Time to own up and take their medicine.

[Lboogieskells]

Don't be overly sensitive, Microsoft only took a "mature" stance because of all the bad PR and they're losing. That congradulation was a plea for mercy.

This is war

[xtremeimport]

Yeah, MS did after launch day.
Before that they had been making digs at Sony as well.

They dont call them "console wars" for nothing.

Also, these social media sites are worked by individuals that Sony doesn't actually control. Sometimes they go off and say things the company doesn't feel represents the message they want to spread, which is why they usually get edited or sometimes deleted.

[jonli1]

CAUSE SONY IS ARROGNAT THAT Y

[Ratty]

YEAH SONY IS WAY TOO ARROGNAT AND SO IS THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE

[jonli1]

OH WOW WHAT A COMEBACK ONE EYE PENDEJO

[Ratty]

I'm sure Microsoft's feelings have been hurt.

[thorstein]

They did. I saw it in the latest Gameinformer. Said that [MS] were smart and doing the right thing.

[Angels3785]

That was pretty subtle...yet blatant.

[IamTheStorm81]

Pretty silly "attack":

"Why settle for 720p "next-gen" games when almost every PS4 game supports full native 1080p?"

So is Sony saying that only the PS4 games that run in native 1080p are next-gen games? What does that say about the games on PS4 that aren't? Are they not next-gen? Are they not worth buying?

Stupid and unnecessary dig, IMO.

Coming from a PS4 owner and who has an XBO coming tomorrow.

[scott182]

I don't think they are saying that at all. I think they are saying if you had the choice between two of the same games on consoles, why pick the console that delivers it at lower native resolution. It is a tough, competitive industry and MS has employed the same tactics all along. Sony is just stating a fact.

[SmielmaN]

Exactly, MS frequently put down their competition last gen. Some ppl are just hypnotized by Greeen Cloudz!!!

[Ju]

Oh, it's alright. The power of the cloud. 300000 servers. Resolution doesn't matter. Yeah. Really, just depends on which side the shoe fits better I guess. /s

But if one actually tells the truth, it's a dig at the competition. Are we a little sensitive?

[scott182]

Dig away, I never said it wasn't a dig, it's also a fact. The context is what I was disagreeing with...

[jonli1]

LET NOT ALL FORGET WHEN PLAYSTATION WAS COMING HOW ARROGANT WAS SONY WHAT THEY SAID OH YEAH ," WE MAKE IT YOU BUY IT" YEAH I DONT WANT TO BUY GARBAGE SONY PRODUCTS

[trancefreak]

Sony wants North America to be theirs period. They lost it with the PS3, and that is one huge market share to regain the leadership in. They are now using various tactics to regain it.

Whether it is shots across the bow or Subtle marketing to draw people back to Sony time will tell how well it works.

[Omegasyde]

So microsoft sponsoring Polygon that purposely rates PS3.Ps4 games lower isn't silly?

[gamer2013]

+ 1 bub for the rare sensible comment. Well said.

[warczar]

Only if the word "almost" doesn't register in your brain, otherwise it's just saying that next gen should be above 720.

[xtremeimport]

I hate when people post an opinion and feel the need to add "I own both consoles" or something of the like.

Stop trying to legitimize your opinion. Just because you have both doesn't mean you're not gonna favour one over the others. I own both and I'm a Sony guy first. I own xbox because I've always loved Halo. Not a huge fan of alot of things MS does with xbox.

[WorldGamer]

OUCH! Can't get any more direct than that. On the other hand, I think we have seen MS do the same in other situations. What is worst, the tweet in this article, or the cruise liner MS chartered to crash the PS3 launch event?? Hmmmmm....

http://www.joshspear.com/wp...
http://www.engadget.com/200...

Remember the past, so we can see the reason for the actions of the future. No one is a saint in this situation.

[Ipunchbabiesforfun]

I never heard any of that!! lol Microsoft is outrageous with this stuff.

[SmielmaN]

Thank you for also bringing up the MS boat. That was a huge dick move at the time. Sony tells ppl that the offer 1080p instead of the competitions 720 p and ppl start crying on their smart phones.

[staticdash22]

The xbox magazine tweeting "greatness awaits?" after the ps4 reviews. Not a big deal because Sony was firing shots earlier. But now, Sony is just bullying Microsoft? Xbox fanboys hypocrisy strikes again. Why am I not surprised?

[staticdash22]

As I expected, here come the disagrees, to be expected from them.

[Nujabes_]

Here, take this tissue.

[XboxPS]

I feel your pain,bro.

[True_Samurai]

MS doesn't own nor run OXM so using that as an excuse isn't valid

proof of $700,000 transaction?

[staticdash22]

They don't own Polygon either, but you can see the influence they have. 700,000 bucks can really change a man...

[troylazlow]

Microsoft doesn't have anything to do with "Official Xbox Magazine" The company that runs it also publishes PC Gamer, Official Playstation Magazine, and many others. that was not a MS tweet, that was a publishing company getting hits on their website.

[OrangePowerz]

Not as bad as the shots MS took this gen at Sony and the PS3. It`s a little poke towards the Xbox one.

[Jovanian]

"when almost every PS4 game supports native 1080p...."
"almost every..."

nothing to brag about.If they wanted something to brag about, they'd be able to say 'all' instead of 'almost every', and '60fps and 1080p' instead of just '1080p'. Just stating the facts.

[WeAreLegion]

The ones they made are 1080p.

[troylazlow]

and how many is that?

[MRMagoo123]

There is nothing wrong with advertising your advantages over the competition, the majority of PS4 games are 1080p so thats not a lie , the majority of xbone games are 720p so thats not a lie either, why should sony not mention these things when advertising? MS advertise that they are getting COD maps first on TV and BF4 maps first on TV. If i was sony i would be throwing every where about how much better the hardware is and how its THE CONSOLE for gamers.

[stavrami-mk2]

Microsoft load the bullets, Sony pulled the trigger

[ForgottenProphecy]

I don't see all the hate from both sides. It just seems like both sides are teasing each other. Sounds like friendly competition to me.

[jc48573]

One person congratulating Sony does not represent the entire MS.

[troylazlow]

it does when you are the head PR guy and media face of the company

[objectivePSfan]

people are so sensitive. They made a factual statement , they weren't stretching the truth. The resolution is a clear differentiating factor b/n the two consoles and they are exploiting this weakness in their competition.

[TRGMatt]

Doesn't seem like an outright attack, just a competitive statement. A "Tide keeps colors in clothes, unlike the competition!" sort of thing.

The war is on, man. ANy way you slice it, gaining a competitive edge in marketing is mandatory and Sony doesn't have NEAR the marketing budget that Microsoft does so...take em where you can get em.

[kevondo]

Xbox magazine tweeted "greatness awaits?" after the negative Killzone and Knack reviews...sony is just stating facts which is fully justified in my book.

[OC_MurphysLaw]

Kids will be kids... console wars extend beyond just N4G walls.

[mshh4]

Hhhh wait for that since I see xbox magazine last week also at that time I was sure 100% well get easily their revenge and more in x1 launch

[Riderz1337]

I can't find this post on their facebook??

[Nujabes_]

They deleted it.

[Silly gameAr]

This is nothing compared to the crap MS has yapped about over the years.

[slampunk]

Silly Sony!!! no need for this....

[LeCreuset]

Apparently there is:

http://n4g.com/news/1399058...

[SpinalRemains138]

This has nothing to do with taking it back.

They removed the "next Gen" because it may steer ppl away from buying a ps4. They figure some may be confused. Never underestimate the stupidity of consumers.

Why would they remove one without removing the 720 comment? It was merely an edit for another reason.

[T-Dawg6]

Sony are literally assholes. Jeez. Didn't Microsoft just congratulate you and you give them this.

[mshh4]

http://www.dualshockers.com...

[LeCreuset]

http://n4g.com/news/1399058...

[Gore-Content]

The guy make it sounds like it's a bad thing. They have a competition going! Hello! It goes both ways!

[itisallaboutps]

Sony used to get beat up on highschool. Now he is stepping on the bully's throat

[kewlkat007]

Really the Sony that sold over 200 millions console with the first 2 consoles..lol

[KHATL66]

oh please...microsoft posted they had the "best games" during the ps4 launch so i see no difference. At least this is fact based and not opinion.

[mikegeezy69]

they in no way at all bashed the xbox? they said why settle. which is true why settle for the lesser yet more expensive system? pretty much honest marketing in its prime.

[TheUndertaker85]

Funny thing, really. In the post from Sony where exactly do they directly mention Xbox One? They don't you say?

But funny too everyone knows exactly who they're talking about. So curious here, wouldn't that mean its a pretty well known fact?

I'd ask the better questions next time. Why settle for 720p for $100 more when you can have 1080p for $100 less?

Here's a little slogan for MS going forward too:
Pay more, get less! We're MS!

[LeCreuset]

Apparently, "the power of the cloud," is still their slogan, as they continue to claim the Xbox is more powerful, even now.

http://n4g.com/news/1399058...

[optimus]

Either people are simply too young or too ignorant to remember the blatant all out ad war of the 16 bit era, as showcased in this commercial...

http://youtu.be/4YV5jV3olWI

I for one welcome the jabs and whatever uppercut they want to throw at each other. The world is not made up of mostly amish and mormon people. This is a billion dollar business and if i had some stake in it than i would try and feature my product and discredit any similar product if it meant making billions...this isn't sesame street, it's wall street... Deal with it.

[CJDUNCAN]

why settle for 720p when almost every ps4 game supports 1080p natively?

I didn't read that did I, since when is a patch update considered native? Since when was all X1 games going to be 720p? These guys at both companies are worse then the fanboys on both sides.

[LeCreuset]

You're just the type MS is looking to sell to. You have no idea what native 1080p is. Don't worry though, MS just said their system is more powerful due to "the power of the cloud."

http://n4g.com/news/1399058...

[CJDUNCAN]

When you play AC IV without the patch update is it 1080p native? No. You can't twist that any other way.

Who cares what both companies are saying, they're both making asses out of themselves with all the nonfactual bluster.

Keep up with your fanboyism's, it's working for you buddy.

[Everlastingfate]

@cjduncan

Sir, you are not understanding the concept of native 1080p. Even with w patch, it is still native. Native refers to the system not having to scale 720p up to 1080p. It is natively 1080p - sans scaling.

[CJDUNCAN]

I have to disagree with you on that @Everlastingfate. I understand what you're saying though, my stance is that if it takes a patch to boost a game to 1080p then it's not natively 1080p.

[Everlastingfate]

Okay, but the ps4 does not need to scale up the game. The xbone would. It would have to stretch 720p to 1080p. A patch is irrelevant. So, despite your stance, you are completely wrong.

[CrossingEden]

1080p, yea, let me tell you how much I'll care about that when Ryse wins every "best graphics" award in existence this year. Also, did every one suddenly forget about Quantum Break's realtime graphics or the announcement that the next halo will be 1080p /60fps. Or how about Forza 5 being native 1080p/60fps. Grow up Sony, seriously.

[BobBelcher]

not classy Sony, no classy...

[Soldierone]

I don't care what people say, Sony having balls again is just plain awesome. MS needs to do the same, and we watch the war rage on!

MS did to Sony this whole generation and Sony kinda just sat there and took it, time to step up!

[Visiblemarc]

I love how this console war has taken on FOX News levels of BS. Who
does PR for MS? Karl Rove?

Since when can competitors not compete? What is Sony supposed to do? Hand out vouchers for free Xb1 games?

It's incredibly lame to run crying to momma every time a statement of truth is made.

[Dgander]

Same old Sony...they will never learn and the usual fantards will damage control their actions as always.

[ForgottenProphecy]

Is it okay when Microsoft tweets "Greatness Awaits?" when Killzone gets a lot of flack for its horrible single player?

[ZBlacktt]

Some IT kid post something on Sony Facebook page, boss finds out and removes it kid probably fired. But on here, damn you Sony! You did it!!!

[James Vanderbeek]

how is sony the bad guy? I just think Microsoft knows their system is crap compared to the ps4 so they are playing nice.

Didn't Microsoft use ps4 game play from battlefield in one of their trailers claiming it was in game game play from the xbox 1? so who is the bad guy tricking all you idiots that are about to pay 650 for a last gen console you can talk to and use a remote with? 720p upscaled.

[Max-Zorin]

Sony and MS take all kinds of jabs at each other, yet they're cool. They've been business partners for years. Only their fans hate each other and are the equivalent to the most aggressive species of wasps.

[_FantasmA_]

That was just simply a fact. If I say water is transparent, is that being critical? Oh and "Xbox has the best games" isn't the same thing?

[Obscure_Observer]

Shame on Sony! After MS congrat them? Really?

They´re winning the race. Why go down so low?

[LeCreuset]

Why?

http://n4g.com/news/1399058...

[static360]

its what happens when a company gets big headed , they get cocky.

[Hyper_Tension140]

Sony isnt doing anything wrong,they are just telling the truth. Microsoft however......

[Kydawg]

As much as I like Sony and dislike MS, that's pretty low after MS congratulated Sony on their launch, if they really meant it or not.

[Underworld]

Nothing wrong with it. It's a fact that PS4 has more 1080p games than X1. This is part of competition and Microsoft does the same thing. Shu and Adam both wished Microsoft luck, and I think Sony will probably congratulate them on their launch soon too.

[Gamerita]

as if microsoft congratulating sony was all genuine.

yeah ok

[dennett316]

The posts were removed. That's more than can be said of the statement by the French Marketing Director for Xbox stating that the Xbox One is 4 times as powerful as a PS4 when connected to the internet. Blatant misrepresentation, blatant lies about the capability of the console.

THAT is classless, not an over-eager PR guy, because it deliberately spreads misinformation to consumers.

Sony have indeed congratulated MS for their launch since these posts....in fact, possibly before, as I heard about the congratulation before this.

[wages of sin]

Sony is simply reflecting their degenerate fanbase. I'm not suprised in the least.

[tarbis]

Right! Like how M$ didn't fire shots directly at Sony on their website with a screenshot of an Xbone with "SONY???" caption only to be removed and replaced with something else after a few hours.

[MasterCornholio]

Its the truth though. As far as I know the Xbox One has a lot of launch titles running below 1080P while the PS4 runs almost all of them (except battlefield 4) in 1080P.

Nexus 7 2013

[Mr_Luke]

https://twitter.com/yosp/st...

[Maxor]

So what happens Planetside 2 isn't 1080p. Does that mean the PS4 isn't a true nextgen console or will it be about the experience then? How about Elder Scrolls Online and EQ Next? Are they going to be 1080p too?

I fear that Sony marketing and the fanboy hordes are writing checks their console can't cash.

[Condemnedman]

who cares just shows Sony are scared. Sony fans crying like babies when anything said about Sony. flip flop like fools when its the other way around. showing your real class there Sony....... just like your fan boys lol

[durangounchained]

We all know the resolution difference turd. The real question is do you know what dedicated servers are?

[MultiConsoleGamer]

It's funny because it's true.

But it's also really petty and very sad. I think they forgot that Sony won two generations in a row with inferior hardware. The argument about better specs on a console has never worked. Weakest console always wins the gen.

[solidboss07]

The stakes are high. Why wouldn't Sony highlight the strengths of PS4? Microsoft have been telling lies, such as 'No way are we giving up a 40% power advantage to the competition'. Ha ha.

[guiltl3ss]

Hm, Sony does make a good point. Besides, both sides are doing this so this shouldn't be a surprise.

[Mister_G]

I think if the situation was the other way around MS would mention it too.

[5eriously]

Since when is posting facts an attack. Sensitive junkiemonkeys idiots!

[Jdoki]

I didn't realise XBox fanboys were such sensitive creatures. I find their 'OH how we're so bullied by those mean Sony fans' hilarious and far more annoying than the aggressive Sony fanboy 'greatness awaits' crap.

Both Sony and MS are as good/bad as each other, and all this smack talk is just harmless banter.

The top brass of MS and Sony have already come out and congratulated each other. These social media potshots are just for fun.

[Neonridr]

really? I never saw a Facebook post congratulating Microsoft on the launch of the Xbox One. Mind passing me the link so I can see it?

Regardless if they are "enemies" or whatever, Microsoft did at least take last Friday to send a little friendly message to their competitor congratulating them on a successful launch.

[Jdoki]

Here ya go...

http://n4g.com/news/1399195...

[Neonridr]

@Jdoki - Thanks. While not as "classy" as Microsoft's post, still nice to see that the competition can take time out to congratulate one another.

[Azzanation]

Nothing new from Sony. They do it to Nintendo as well. Proves how desperate they are to succeed with the PS4

[jonli1]

sony shouldnt take shot like that since all of you people read that the fake PS4 need to download a path to go 1080p wow talk about lying to the consumer as a matter of fact in article the ps 4 version of call of duty is 720p but wait u need a patch to see 1080p wow that ps4 for u

[ExitToExisT]

What they wrote is no different than 13 year old fanboys write on internet. Instead, they could have wrote. PS4 is the next gen console where you can enjoy 1080p gaming.

[Neonridr]

but you can enjoy 1080p gaming on the Xbox One. Hell you can enjoy 1080p gaming on the Wii U too.

[Games_R_Us]

There lies the difference Neonridr, if they did what you said (and I agree) it would not give Sony a marketing advantage of appealing to the lowest common denominator.

All 3 systems can run 1080p, I dont know why everyoe is hell bent on it. Give devs time and go play the games, I know I am and I love it. Its about gaming, not her to recruit more folk to one side or another.

[Flames76]

Again this shows sony is just like their fanbase just childish plain and simple.Guess they should be that way since they are losing $60 every console.While the Xbox One makes money every console sold

[Nintenja]

This is why I boycotted everything Sony years ago. They have the business ethics of a spoiled 13 year old girl.

[feraldrgn]

I wouldn't call this a complete attack, since it's via their Facebook page, so it's not visible to everyone, infact the only reason many are seeing it now is because it's being reported on.

It's not like a boat with Playstation logos was right outside of the Xbox event.

[phantomexe]

Really did they say anything that wasn't true? Just saying buy what you want but sometimes the truth kind of hurts. The ps4 is stronger and MS doesn't have the first party studios to keep up with sonys in the long run which we have seen the past 3 years on the 360. It is what it is.

[assdan]

On top of that, ms just told blatant lies about the Xbox one in an interview. This has happened multiple times. Sony may not congratulate the competition as often, but at least they don't lie to us.

[WilDRangeRrfc]

My PS4 is getting delivered next week but Sony are starting to piss me off,they come across as desperate and this gen obviously means more to them financially and it shows,on PS4 launch MS tweet goodluck,X1 launches and Sony troll,desperate and classless I'm dissapointed with Sony big time,they lack dignity and class

[kingmushroom]

I like this aggressive sony, dont back down sony.

[boldscot]

It's not an attack, it's the truth. Deal with it.

[PS4FEVER]

It's called competition.. They're not supposed to be supporting each other and wishing success, hugs and kisses.

[Neonridr]

no because that would be the human thing to do right?

[PS4FEVER]

Because it could be bad for business!! there are many people on the fence as to which console they should buy. As soon as the competition starts talking good things about another console, someone might notice it and think that console might be good and later sway towards that console. Sony or microsoft should be doing everything they can to turn peoples direction to their console only.

[N2NOther]

I have a PS4 now and will be getting an Xbox One when Titanfall comes out, but I gotta say, people that think Sony should just "play nice" must be new to this.

This standard "Sega do what Nintendon't" is a real advertising slogan from back in the day. All companies doe these kinds of things.

MS doesn't really have a leg to stand on right now to even take pot shots at Sony. They do have the weaker system and they have been struggling with messaging for the past 6 months.

Of course they congratulated Sony. It was a smart PR move. Sony has congratulated MS.

[isyourhouseonfire]

With this type of behavior you would think Sony is involved in PC gaming.

[GordonKnight]

The PS4 & XBONE both need to lower their price. This gen I want all three consoles, but I won't pay more than $300 for a system. looks like I'll be play the Wii U for awhile.

[-EvoAnubis-]

Cry me a river. This is Microsoft we're talking about here, a company that is currently SELLING MERCHANDISE based on their FUD campaign against Google. I'm not really feeling sorry for 'em.

[CriticalHit]

Honestly, I think this is still on a bit too small scale. I mean, they have a good advantage here and they definatly have the right to show it.

[TheOrion]

Wow people are so sensitive, instantly saying oh they are having a go at Xbox One, you know Wii U is next gen too whether or not you like it and it isn't capable of 1080p for most games either.

As far as we have seen so far this statement is true and Sony didn't even single out Xbox One, you readers did.

Any company in this industry does this, as far as what Sony did this time its pretty tame. People just want to make something big of every little thing these days.

[Neonridr]

I think it was more of the fact that while the PS4 can do 1080p gaming, not all games are 1080p on the PS4 (BF4 for example). They were teasing sure, but at the same time the original comment made it out to seem like 1080p gaming was only possible on the PS4, which is a flat out lie. Regardless if it can do more games at that resolution, both the Xbox One and Wii U are capable of displaying games in 1080p native.

[S2Killinit]

oh come now, we all know microsoft is the master of defamation, and slander. its in their DNA. look at the actual commercial they made when the Apple iphone 5 was releasing. it didn't go too well for them that time though.

[Belking]

Haters!

[AlexanderStarr]

Sony was living in Microsoft shadow for years. now they can claim the gaming world once again. And btw Microsoft is known for doing this more than Sony.. remember the whole Mac VS PC ads? after Apple was over with that Microsoft continued to bash its computers in commercials recently released talking about "Prices & Specs"

[FANTA1180]

if zero games were 1080p native theyd have a case ..but otherwise gtfo

no wonder they retracted the comment fast as hell.

[DynDasE]

This reminds me of how Major Nelson alleged PS3 inferior CPU directly too. I would say it is Karma.

[FAT MAN GO BOOM]

LMAO

Uh No.... they said that... those f*ckers

Thats it... Everyone Grab your Pitch forks and Torches... Will burn the F*ckers out for saying this....

LMAO...

People lighten up a little...

If you are that upset about sony saying something like this then it means there is a little truth to it... If you have to worry about that....

You like the Xbox then get it... screw everyone else and enjoy the system... to cry about something like this... special when there is some truth to the tail...

Just relax the anal gland, click on the xbox and have some fun playing games...

[Ukdude]

Its an ancient animal instinct to attack when a threat is paramount,,,,
Has Microsoft attacked the PS4?

Enough said

[dansdooz]

Does someone have a blog on here? Head to amazon and check all the 1 star reviews for xbox one but if you check their other reviews they have given ps4 4/5 stars, funny that eh?...really are people that sad...

[MrZweistein]

Not very professional, Sony! Such behavior is a sign of fear, nothing else. If I would state everywhere to have the most powerful console I would be more self-confident.

[Hakoom]

i dont see anythign wrong
they said the truth lol

[b-dash]

I don't want to see a jaggies in the building of the game of next-gen.

[La-voz]

Please... is NOT criticizing when is the truth.

[bornsinner]

the funny thing is xbone don't attack sony at all but sony is always doing it, i think we know who is more scared of losing the competition, they must see ms as a huge threat.

bravo ms for knowing what makes a great games console... enjoy counting pixels sony fanboys, even though the only 1080p 60fps exclusive is on xbone & that iphone arcade looking game resogun doesnt count. LOL looking forward to driveclub at 30fps and killzone flopping at 40fps