You know what else is nice? Since the PS4 is so similar to a current higher-end PC, that means that developers will be tuning engines and games to run well on that kind of hardware for several years to come. And that means my current higher-end PC will likely be able to play games that come out several years from now.
The PS3 had 512MB of RAM *total*, but it was split - 256MB for the CPU, 256MB for the GPU.
Not so long as you have to have the disc in the PS4 in order to play the game. Simple, straightforward.
I can trade games back and forth *now*. I've loaned my brother games and vice versa. If the PS4 is going to allow used games, you'll be able to do that with PS4 games, too.
If having the disc in the drive is good enough for disc-based games, why wouldn't it be good enough for streaming?
Okay, fine. They stream the games. I'm dubious, but maybe it'll work well enough.
What I want is, either (a) you go to the PSN store and buy the electronic version, or (b) you put the disc in the drive and that automatically allows you to stream that game, so long as the disc is present.
It's (b) that I really care about. I'm not exactly thrilled about streaming the games, but I don't want to have to pay for the game again. It's not li...
There's a little throwaway dialogue in Infamous 2 that Cole has a brother.
It was *two* HDMI ports, not four. And what's interesting is, the rest of it is true. There was exactly one model of PS3 that didn't have Wifi, and the PS3 really does support seven controllers. Not many games support seven controllers, but not many games *need* seven controllers.
@Zoron007: It's this: http://www.penny-arcade.com...
Same with Linux, dude. The only time I've had to jump through hoops is when installing proprietary or patented stuff (and even then, it's like three steps). The normal installation stuff handles all the details for everything else.
And hey - for proprietary stuff like *games*, that's *exactly* what Steam is designed to address!
And, naturally, you've never had to jump through hoops to install anything on Windows.
It's already at least as easy to use as Windows. The main issue is installation. Linux is *way* easier to install than Windows - has been for at least three years, probably five - but most people don't do computer maintenance. They get their nephew or their 'friend who's good with computers' to do it. Even for Windows.
It's getting things out there with Linux pre-installed - like the Steam Box - that'll make a difference.
@DiRtY
Not quite the same thing. It's hard to deny that Sony's got a wider variety of exclusives than MS does. MS has about four key exclusives (excellent exclusives, but only a handful) and then lots of multiplats.
Sony has entries in those genres that are in that neighborhood of quality (at least), plus lots of others. There's nothing really like LBP on Xbox. Oddball favorites like 3D Dot Game Heroes, experiments like Heavy Rain, and so forth. ...
Penny Arcade argues that it's a lot harder than that to make a good Aliens game: http://penny-arcade.com/rep...
I picked up the HD collection back when, and it's fun. Then I played the Demo for Sly 4, and it's exactly what it should be - similar gameplay but some new tweaks, and updated but recognizable graphics. I can believe it'll be a winner.
I dunno, it gets pretty dark by the end. It starts out a little creepy, but I'm glad I finished it before my oldest got to the end. Maybe I'll let him wrap it up in a couple years.
How is this any different from Slender? Just for the 360?
Be interesting to see a modern interpretation of the 2600's radical limitations. I was awfuly impressed with what Halo 2600 managed...
I suspect that there will be a "Steam Box" *standard* that other companies can build to (and pay Valve to get certified for). People will be able to buy a Valve-branded one, or other options (up to a full PC).
So *that's* why it was in the clearance rack at Target this weekend...
Duh. I just figured it out. It'll take place in the timeline that gave rise to Kessler!