PlayStation 4: 12 Features that are Desperately needed

With so much speculation regarding the development of Next generation of consoles, it's definitely worth considering what might be in store for us when it comes to Sony's next big leap in the console business, the Playatation 4.

These are quite possibly the most anticipated 12 features that every hardcore gamer desperately wants to be included in the PlayStation 4.

[geniusgamerdoc]

For me the Pricing needs to be below $350. New and updated Avatar system, Revamped XMB, 1080p 60fps for all games and a great launch line-up with innovative new IPs is all I need.

[Lazy_Sunday]

1080p 60FPS with today's graphics is great, but I would hope to see more. We'll probably see at the very least 2000p on the next Playstation, and I say this because of all the companies at CES 2012 flaunting their 2k-4k resolutions--Sony being one of them. You'll probably see the console run somewhere between $300-450 (Sony has to have learned...), and of course a new UI, we could do away with XMB completely, it's a new decade and that thing is outdated.

Hopefully Sony is going to give in and make another hefty investment--it's either sink or swim at this point--but with this much tension before the 2012 E3, I wouldn't doubt that Sony really wants to 1up Microsoft for the gamers this coming gen. They probably want to avoid the whole "it's the cheapest blu-ray player and it play games" demographic (as much as I hate to say...), and just get the gamers with a more powerful and overall better console. That's hard to do since Microsoft has the larger gamer majority in the US right now. Though, Sony has one advantage, since Microsoft's main flaw is that we can have our cake and eat it...
IF we pay for it once a year.

An unrivaled online service wouldn't hurt either Sony, why don't you keep up the free PSN and give us a better service with the investment in your next console?

[shreeveera]

I disagree... 2k and 4k resolutions are in their early stages of development. Its better to stick to 1080p and clock in at 60fps instead of 4k with 20fps.

[kneon]

There seems to be some confusion here, 2160p is the 4K format. For some reason when naming the 4K format they went with the horizontal resolution in the name rather then the vertical resolution we've been using up till now.

And even the 4K isn't really standardized, there are 3 or 4 slightly different resolutions referred to as 4K,

[myps4]

Agree 2K yay..

Since Sony showed a range of 2K projection theatres, hopefully we may expect support for 2K resolution next gen.

[Thecraft1989]

There is not even GPU's on the market today that could get good FPS at those resolutions so anything higher that 1080p is not happening.

[tee_bag242]

Your not going to notice a thing with 4k resolutions on your 1080p TV. The only way is with next gen TVs. Historically a new gen TV won't come out with every new gen console. Im not saying it can't happen but it's a big ask for people to upgrade their Home theatre at the same speed of their consoles.

[SilentNegotiator]

Can we seriously let 1080p become standard before we start worrying about an insane resolution like 2000p?

1080p is incredibly sharp. Do people outside of professional use REALLY need more right now?

[Lazy_Sunday]

This is how I knew you guys would have responded...
and that's fine, it's like last year when I posted the possibility that the PS4 would be announced in 2012, since Microsoft would have to consider it being the 360's 7th year with very few exclusive titles coming, trying to set it as the PS2 of the next 4 years with Kinect.
I only take a gander at the 4k resolution because it's a new tech, and generally, when Sony makes a new product, they're looking to make their whole division benefit. Another 1080p console wouldn't feel like a step forward for them, which is why we may get a 1600p-2200p res. It's Sony, come on, they like to bring new tech and unnecessary features in their consoles that we think are unnecessary but become the sort of standard. Blu-Ray was the skeptical coming into last gen, and now it's a standard in some people's homes and in most PS3 fanboy arguments as to why the 360 is 'holding them back.'

@shreeveers: You must assume we're getting shit technology with next gen. And I wouldn't disagree with you, I'd be perfectly happy with a functional 1080p console.

@Kneon: yeah. That's a big problem. I hate the res, but I only say it because Sony always adds that experimental technology in the attempts to shove it down the throats of it's consumers and make it standard every gen. DVDs, Blu-ray true 1080p, then what next? I'd love to see them agree to simply 2000p, but the way the production line runs, I don't know if they would let that happen.

@Thecraft1989: Yes, current gen GPUs do not have that kind of power (apparently people hit the disagree button in dislike) A GTX580 will get you 40-60FPS shifting on Skyrim on Ultra at 2560x1600. Then again, Nvidia's new Keplar series has seven times that power. That having been said if they could produce enough of them at a mass production level (they're not produced at console mass production level) you'd see a significant decrease in pricing. Factories like Foxcon (as cruel as they may be) help devices like the iPhone be at least 35-60% less. The PS3 and the 360, having a much longer timescale, have had a cost reduction much greater than that over the past 6-7 years. That's pretty significant, and remember, most consoles as they begin have to be investments, since companies technically lose money for each device sold for the first two years until the products become outdated. Imagine your PS4 being, well, $600 at launch. That would suck. And Sony still lost ~$130 off each console sold for the first year of production until they found a cheaper way to make it.

@tee_bag242: Yeah, they're going for retina displays *facepalm* again this is a prediction, just thinking of how every TV company had some kind of 4k TV at CES 2012, and how we shouldn't be surprised if this is the weird thing they add.

@SilentNegotiator: I can tell you're not happy lol... This doesn't mean that 1080p games won't look good. it would mean that games at 1080p would play better and run better and perform at much better speeds. The focus would still have to stay on the 480i/p, 576p, 720p, 1080i, and 1080p scale for all TVs so the system can be playable--it wouldn't render them obsolete you'll just experience the game at a better speed. Better resolution doesn't make the game better, or necessarily the graphics, especially if the TV's highest res is 1080p. But I think denying the potential for it is wrong, it's creative thinking to think Sony would throw a wackadoo idea onto a console. Back touch pad on PSV anyone? Yeah, we thought it was unnecessary.

[Solid_Snake37]

i think 2-4k will be the new failed hype like 1080p 60 fps was in the begining of this gen

[FACTUAL evidence]

lmfao wtf!? since when was pricing a feature!? Ok screw this article...here's my features.

-X game chat (Well of course it will be on ps4)
-Voice messaging
-One button notification
-Overall trophy progress
-one button screen shots (app on ps4 interface that allows you to press home button for a snapshot, hold home button to cancel.)
-universal invitation system
-multiple account log in/multiple trophy earnings
-charge peripherals on standby
-all games support custom soundtracks
-friend notifications (shows notification of friend playing the same game on start up)
-PSN ID change feature
-online to offline account integration
-Notification sound (Example, sound when a friend logs on/offline, also able to disable notification sound)
-Full in depth profiles

Besides specs, I think sony knows what to do in that department, they should focus on that. They don't need to focus on hardware or games...that's natural for them..but the features stated they should improve on. No more excuses for next gen.

[hellvaguy]

So basically you want xbox live to be on the psn (minus the monthly fees of course).

[Mr Tretton]

Why do people keep hoping for 60fps? They're consoles. Like in any generation, the more graphics they throw on, the fps drops down, unless you want the COD route of keeping the graphics terrible on outdated engines just to have 60 fps.

I also think 1080p will not be the standard except for small PSN titles and PS3 remasters. I'm even willing to bet there will be 720p games where they focus more on pure graphical assets than resolution.

[cannon8800]

lol a 720p game running on the ps4 would be a visual beast.

[Half-Mafia]

Ive been saying this for a long time now.

The first 2 years or so game developers will have games in 1080p at around 60fps. But when these developers want to push even better textures or more characters on screen the resolution will drop down to 720p at 60fps or keep it at 1080p but down to 30fps

[CarlitoBrigante]

the fact u said avatar system shows in wich camp u gamed this generation. No sorry we dont need avatars or other kinectimals kind of stuff lol

[FunkMacNasty]

@ CarlitoBrigante

Not all gamers "pick sides" or game in one "camp" or another... only the immature and/or ignorant ones. So I guess your comment says something about you.

Any serious gamer who can afford all available platforms would want to own them.

[RioKing]

^So by your definition of serious gamer...I'm not one because of the fact I have no interest in owning a wii. Hell I don't even have a 360, simply due to the fact the PS3 pumps out enough AAA games to keep me satisfied :p

[Rob946]

I can tell you right now that the pricing won't be below $350, i'm think between $400-500

[RioKing]

Yeah I'd guess somewhere around $400-$599.

Now I know alot of people will say $600 is too high...but look at how much some electronics cost these days (iPad). I work in the electronics section of a local Target and trust me, iPads sell like hotcakes. There's a market for higher priced items, and if Sony were to gamble and release the PS4 before the competition...a high price tag might be almost justifiable.

[PamPoovey]

How about the PSN store being updated WW. Meaning Europe don't get the short end of the stick.

Oh and if I have to pay for all the PS1 classics again I would be ticked off. I mean we havent even got Spyro 1-3 or RE2-3 yet

[geniusgamerdoc]

You have pretty good point there.

When Game discs are not Region-Locked, why should the DLC and the Store be?

WORLDWIDE PS STORE FTW!!!

[tee_bag242]

I wish that would happen but I it never will. Classification alone will see to that.

[majedx9]

dude
make three accounts EU,USA,JP.

[specialguest]

Reason #4. Innovative Console Design contradicts #1. Smart Pricing.

Smaller/slimmer design means pricier hardware. Imagine the PS3 Slim with its more compact hardware/internals released during the 2006 launch instead of PS3 Fat. I'm sure the price would've exceeded $600.

[geniusgamerdoc]

Can you explain me why the Ps3 Slim came with a Price-Cut instead of having a hike if its so expensive according to you,which really a misconception

[specialguest]

Instead of going into detail on how producing a 45nm processor, along with other more efficient and compact components would have been pricier back in 2006 versus 2010, I'm going to give you simple proof.

During the launch year of the PS3 slim, the cost to produce the PS3 Fat cost $270 to produce. The production cost for the PS3 Slim was $336(with less usb ports and other additions the PS3 Fat had).

Now explain to me why the PS3 Slim was still pricier to produce? This is easy math, and there is a common denominator here.

[Sharingan_no_Kakashi]

Some of it was good. Some of it was common freaking sense. Others like new controller design and revamped psn is bs.

[myps4]

A couple of Awesome IPs along with a bunch of AAA sequels at launch would be mind blowing. PS4 can definitely outperform it's competition if it comes out first next gen.

[banjadude]

Another small addition: When you are downloading a game/demo, it will also install (like how Steam does it).

[Blaine]

Ugh, it drives me crazy when it takes a few minutes to download a demo, then nearly an hour to install it. And once you start an install, you can't even cancel.

[RedDead]

Not on Xbox, just sayin

[kikizoo]

- if you want it, it's possible (not background download) !

- if you are downloading several demo in the same time, and ask to shut down the system after downloads, then the games will be installed !!

so it's not a problem, just you chosing the wrong options.

[TheSoundDefense]

I'm a bit unsure how NEAR would be as useful on PS4. Isn't it meant for someone who's traveling?

[yess]

I was glad for my PS1.
I was glad for my PS2.
I am glad for my PS3.
I will be glad for my PS4.

Reason: I have played so many awesome games that i totally forgot about features, i didn't care cause i can't play features.
Awesome hardware and awesome games is all i need.
Bring it on Sony...

[frostypants]

"Every game should support 1080p and run @60fps"

*FACEPALM*

NO. This is not how it works. It should be up to the developers how to leverage the horsepower. If they want to make a game at 720P and instead use the power for amazing textures, effects, and AA, that's up to THEM.

EDIT: Why disagree? Why limit the developer's vision this way? How is a creative restriction a smart idea? Explain...

[SweatyFlorida]

Granted, next gen hardware should be able to give devs the power they need to do 1080p and/or run at 60FPS, but it doesn't mean every game should and has to run at those specs. Though I'm sure many will, as they wouldn't be as limited as they are now.

[InLaLaLand]

You also have to think about the cost of developing those AAA titles.

[The_Xtrakt]

I disagree. Anything less than native resolution should be considered unacceptable, and by current standards that's 1920x1080.

[dorron]

Agreed with all, although specs could be a little higher.

[shreeveera]

8gb Ram should be the minimum considering all the high end Pc's these days. I wonder which console generation can final match the power of a Pc.

[SweatyFlorida]

Except that most High-End PC's don't even need 8gb ram, so I don't know where you pulled 8gb having to be the minimum on a console where the only thing taking up memory is the game.

4GB should be more than enough, anything over 6 isn't needed for most current set-ups which run multiple programs/games at a time. As for consoles matching PC, never going to happen.

[Bladesfist]

SweatyFlorida 6GB is needed for the most memory demanding games on my PC. Above it is overkill and new consoles just need 2GB imo

[Half-Mafia]

The PS4 doesnt need anymore then 4gb RAM.

My gaming PC has 4gb RAM and i play BF3 on the highest setting, the game doesnt even go above 2gb.

[RevXM]

Whats up with you guys?
Stop comparing console ram "needs" to pc.

Look RAM is cheap and the more the merrier I want a console that can multitask and that have enough ram to ride on for a while.
IF devs are allowed to make games that use more ram they will and it will make a greater result. More dynamic, fluid and more realtime stuff going on all the time, also better textures! PC games are designed to run on 32 bit system, which is the reason a gaming pc at THIS POINT doesnt really need more than 6-8GB ram.
This will change and will have to change, within a few years and WHY limit their consoles capabilities by cutting off on something that is as cheap as RAM, IT WILL ONLY PAY OFF IN THE END! If we say 2 GB is okay then we are truly limiting our future consoles, I want awesome looking, dynamic and lifelike games where everything seems to happen naturally. a leaf fallen from a tree or a dead body or whatever just doesnt vanish but continue to being effected by the environment and the other way around.

Look at crysis!
You can chop down a shit load of trees with your weapons... Imagine how much you could do if you had 12GB ram or more!!
Would be boring if those trees stood right up again or vanished as soon as you turned away!

More lifelike and interactive worlds! More fun!
Dont pretend that there is some sort of limit, Games evolve with their supported hardware. Software evolves.
And a HArd drive? pff, give me SSD and a really fast physical medium. x12 BD player or something better.

Also slim design will cost us computing power, and a really cheap price will too. I for one think the ps3 was priced right for what it is as it featured a BD player and stand alone BD players were mostly TWICE the price of the ps3 and lets not forget about the CELL, and other custom Hardware that it had. 450-550 USD sounds about right to me I dont want a weak ass console that will have shit graphics compared to pc after a year on the market. PS3 have been a console with a lot of life in it, Dont want the ps4 to bee a wii.

[WooHooAlex]

Here are a few I'm hoping for. Some of them were mentioned in the article but I'll list them anyways.

* Brand new UI
* Full connectivity with Vita (maybe even a Vita/PS4 bundle)
* DualShock 4 with improved triggers and built-in mic
* Internet TV app
* Improved web browser with full mouse/keyboard support
* Revamped PSN

And hopefully less of a focus on motion control next-gen. :P

[shauzy]

I want a playstation that's better than the next Xbox, all I want. Nothing more.

[myps4]

Well said.

Hope it arrived on taime or before the Xbox 720 and not a Year later.

[nevin1]

2)Revamped Xross Media Bar

Just make the current XMB faster.

9) Dual Shock 4 with revamped L2 and R2 Triggers

I don't want an xbox controller. Just put the L2/R2 back like DS1/DS2 and improved the rumble/battery. That was an article about rear touch pad for DS4. At the 1st I thought that would be dumb. But I was playing R3 demo and I thought using the rear touch pad to scroll through your weapon wheel could work.

[SilverBullet129]

Hmm for me, i'm still waiting for .mkv video support so you don't have to convert or use another program to do it for you :(

[DragonKnight]

I love picking apart these lists.

1. I love how the Vita hasn't been out long, did actually have respectable sales in Japan, and yet this article seems to touch on the "Vita is doomed" side of typical game journalism. I think it's a given that Sony won't overprice their next console.

2. XMB is fine. It serves its purpose. Everything is clearly organized and easy to get to. Why do aesthetics matter for a function that's more of a road to other more critical functions, such as getting to game? XMB doesn't "desperately need" to be revamped.

3. Ever heard of remote play? Yeah, Sony started the interactivity between devices on consoles with the PSP and PS3. Since it was a new feature for them, it of course has kinks to work out. The idea that Sony "desperately needs" to expand on a concept they spearheaded is like trying to say that it was a standard before and they're late to the party.

4. Sony is great with their console designs. This far from a "desperately needed" feature. Slim consoles are the result of technology such as chips slimming down. If Sony could have released the Slim PS3 first they would, but they needed to address heating and other issues before the Slim could come to fruition.

5. No. F*cking no. Ok. Just no. XGC is NOT "desperately needed." It's a frickin' overrated feature that has existed on consoles FOR ONE GENERATION and somehow there is this idea that you can't enjoy gaming without it. If people would enjoy it, that's one thing, to suggest that it's needed is a fallacy.

6. The 360 and Wii fared no better at their launches. And for the millionth time, AAA is NOT ABOUT QUALITY, IT'S ABOUT BUDGET! Game releases are solely dependent upon the developers and publishers, so if they are "desperately needed" talk to the devs about it.

7. How the hell is PS store hard to navigate? On the left side is your main sections, click one and sub-sections come up. Couldn't be frickin' easier. The ONLY thing I can grant you is that there are a little bit too many menus to choose from in the sub-sections. So yeah, a slight overhaul might be beneficial.

8. And yet you want a cheap price. You want the good tech, you have to pay for it.

9. Lame complaint. Those with constantly sweaty hands should see a doctor. And learn how to properly hold a controller for goodness sake. My hands are big and never cramp when holding the very symmetrical Dualshock. It wouldn't have received so many awards if it needed to be fixed.

10. No it wouldn't make or break it. When full BC is included, people say they never use it. When it's taken out they complain. BC takes focus away from new games, but is beneficial when the gen starts so it's a double-edged sword. At best it's a nice feature to include, but it's not something "desperately needed." Stop exaggerating.

11. And Sony would have had a great launch window with the PS3 had there not been production problems. Again, this article assumes Sony intended a late launch. And what about the Wii, which was the last console released and yet the most successful this gen? Timing does have an impact, but can be overcome by either price or novelty. The Wii had an advantage with both.

12. Fully agree with this one. The PS3 web browser is awful. It's nice to have a browser, but come on now Sony don't insult the user base with the same kind when you launch PS4.

[thedude44]

well said dragonknight

[KontryBoy706]

Why is there always so much emphasis on Sony's XMB and PSN Store? The truth of the matter is while the PS3 has remained the same the 360 has gotten WORST with every update to the dashboard. PS store is way easier to get through than the XBL Marketplace. Point blank period. Only thing that Sony should have done was made their XMB and store faster and fix the browser that was pretty useless. I just want Sony to release within the same year as Microsoft does. It's obvious there will be hardware and software upgrades. where have people been the past few generations? Sony has always brought new hardware new software and a new physical disc media. EVERY CONSOLE GENERATION.

[C0MPUT3R]

All SONY needs to do is launch under $400, and bring the games.
.
They will be fine.

[Tsar4ever01]

1)Smart Pricing: WELL DON"T WE ALL!!(Sarcasm) $299 wishful, $399 more realistic.

2)Revamped Xross Media Bar: What's wrong with the PS3's XMB? Shucks, Even XBOX's updated media page slightly mimics ps3's XMB at certain aspects. UNIMPORTANT!!!

3)Wii U like interactivity between PS3 and PSVITA or KINECT-like built in features: So your saying you want sony to COPY nintendo & Microsoft again? If you want N/M FEATURES, than just go buy their CONSOLES.

4)Innovative Console design: Sony always design their consoles cool, so why your asking them too? REDUNDANT REQUEST!!

5)NEAR and Cross game chat: PS4 SHOULD have enough system RAM for this, I'm not worried bout this.

6)Great lineup of AAA Launch titles: This is something that can never be determined, even is sony hand pick the launch titles themselves. There no was to know if a launch title is going to be rated AAA until after it's played & reviewed/judged by the gaming community. Useless request.

7)Redesigned PS Store: I'm gonna leave this one alone. I don't mind the current one. So what do I care how the ps4's PS store gonna look?

8)Advanced Tech and Hardware specs:

1)4GB RAM: MY ASS!! How 'bout 6-8GB!!
2)8x anti aliasing: Hope so too, at the minimum.
3)Enhanced Cell 2 @4Ghz+: Cell2 @ 4Ghz, not likely, 3.8Ghz
4)At least 2 USB 3.0 slots: .....Agreed.
5)Blu-ray 100Gb+@ 10 X Speed: If you're referring to the violet purple laser BDXL, NOPE!, cuz BDXL is not backward compatible to the current BD drive. So if PS4 uses BDXL, no PS3 games will run on ps4.
6)500 GB minimum HDD: Agreed. And I hope It'll use the hybrid SDD/HDD drive "Seagate Momentus XT 500GB" as a console standard.
7)PSVita Remote Play/Cloud Saving/PS3, PS4, PSVita Crossplay: Probably will happen..........
8)DVI port and Dual-HDMI for co-op play (optional: DVI port(optional) Me TOO!!! Applauds!!!!!

9)Dual Shock 4 with revamped L2 and R2 Triggers: How bout a copy/type of the new "Madcatz MLG Pro Controller" with wifi/rumble and I'll be satisfied.

10)Full Backward compatibility with PS3 games including purchased PSN content: Yeah, most likely I'll happen.

11)Smart Launch window: Not entirely sony's fault, remember the blu-ray diode fiasco?

12)A Better web Browser: No BRAINER......

Every game should support 1080p and run @60fps: This is a given, but sony has no control over that, this rest solely on the shoulders of the devs and how strong the ps4's hardware will be.

[Blaine]

What is this "Pro Controller" you're referring to? I want to see! I'm desperately looking for a controller that is better and more responsive than the standard Sony controller, but can't find anything. (It's a very well put together piece of hardware as it is, but when you do things like speed-run Dark Souls, you get a little more demanding of your input peripherals than the average gamer!)

[Tsar4ever01]

http://www.madcatz.com/mlg/...
http://www.youtube.com/watc... Video presentation

enjoy & be astounded

[Blaine]

Looks more gimmicky than anything... But I'd give it a try. Thanks.

[MechWarrior579]

People need to realize that you cant have good hardware and have the price be really cheap. If you want kick ass hardware then you better be prepared to pay for it. if the companies do include kick ass hardware in the next gen consoles then dont be surprised if they cost 500 or more. you want 1080p at 60 frames per second and really high graphics settings? then you better be prepared to pay out the ass for it. ive been gaming on PC for 9 years and ive spent a good chunk of change to get 1080p at 60 frames per second.

[Tacklebait]

If you want 5 of those must have features right now... you could just go buy a xbox 360...

Oh snap...

[danthebios]

Those are good points but for me i would also like the ps4 not to overheat,the more power it needs to more heat would generate.so maybe two fans hmmmm.

[Muffin_Top]

Forget something called PS4. We need something completely new that's diverting from the path. This beefing up of the same damn concepts over and over is getting boring.

Forget making a car that's faster and faster and faster. Give me a god damn jet already Playstation.

[Pintheshadows]

I'm curious to see what gfx card it has (GTX 580?) and wether it will turn into a tricycle I can ride about whilst firmware patches download. Or how much RAM it will have (4gb?) and wether it will have a built in trebuchet to launch sweets into your mouth as you play G Police 2. Or something.

[Snakefist30]

I want ps4 to use CELL processor and graphics card shud be GTX580 and 4 or GB raam!!!!

[Half-Mafia]

Dont say the PS4 is to expensive when it costs over £700 with a GTX580 inside.

The PS4 will probably have that new 2x Cell chip
2gb RAM
GPU will be no higher then a GTX 560 Ti
250-500gb HDD

[bozebo]

I would expect more than 2GB of RAM to be honest. That would be even worse than sticking 256+256 in a 2006 machine lol.

For a company like sony, the cost difference between 2GB and 4GB would likely be as low as $5 (ballpark figure) because the hardware is all specialised. (it depends what manufacturing/tech partners they have in business) Moving into a new generation the consoles should make themselves able to not limit the creativity of developers (think about what ND could use it for). Once the supporting memory controller circuitry is in place the actual RAM silicon is cheap as. 4GB of PC DDR3 RAM is often the same price as similarly performing 8GB, that is generally the case for all silicon chips these days - the individual unit cost is tiny, overheads are the biggest cost by miles.

2GB would be silly though because advanced physics and AI would eat it all up. For example Mount & Blade on my PC will eat up 7GB of RAM if I ramp up the unit count, with the other 1GB for the rest of the system. (fully physics simulated AI warfare, as in mele combat with actual hitboxes) Also it is a LOT easier for developers if they can use RAM intensive algorithms rather than CPU intensive algorithms (consoles this gen) so you could expect less bugs and more complicated tech/creativity (also, multithreaded techniques with limited RAM tend to increase input lag).

As for graphics it will probably be a new 28nm chip (cheaper manufacture and lower energy/heat than the current chips). Of course the PC counterparts will be very expensive on launch because they need to clear warehouse stocks of previous chips/cards and there are niche pricing tactics.

[aaronobst]

Price wont be an issue for me, if I wanted a cheap past time I would be scrapbooking. Not gaming

[AgentWD40]

brother

[Droid Control]

Price isn't an issue with me. I will happily pay £600 for a console that will last me 7-10 years until the next one comes out - provided it is SUPER POWERFUL and quality built.

I want 4GB of RAM for example. I want a console that that will not only wow me in 2013, but keep me stunned in 2020.

[Getowned]

I'm mostly fine with what we have with the ps3 only a few things other then new better system.

1-In game music in all games
2-New controler (redesign of the dualshock)
3-ability to change online name
4-better web browser
5-mic's to be packaged with every console(not really a feature but it would be nice.)

A Party chat system is what many people want might be cool but I'm not sure if I would use it all that much.

[Half-Mafia]

So No.1 Smart pricing then No.8 you want specs that will make the console expensive. :s

2. A improved XMB would be nice but if it goes the way of the 360 Metro design. No Thank You.

3. Wouldnt be a bad extra.

4. The PS4 'Desperately' needs a 'Innovative Console design' WHAT?

5. Cross game chat is pretty much guaranteed. Because the PS3 doesnt have enough RAM, the Vita has more RAM and cause of that its got cross game chat.

Near on the other hand, why on earth do you need a location feature on a console that sits under your TV.

6. If Vitas lineup of games is any indication then the PS4 will have a great launch window.

7. I like the PS Store as it is. It gives me alot of information at once. Minimal designs look nice but it adds extra steps for no reason.

9. I dont have any problems with R2-L2 but i see how they can be changed. As for different size controller, that will make controller more expensive because they will now have 3 different manufacturing lines.

10. I dont care about backward compatibility. Ill buy a PS4 to play PS4 games. If i still wanted to play PS3 games then i shouldnt of bought a PS4.

There is no doubt PSN games will transfer to the PS4.

11. Sony didnt really delay there console, It was MS that rushed there console to market to get out before the PS3, RROD for example if they spent 6-12 months testing then they wouldnt of had that problem.

12. Improving something never hurts.

[Wikkid666]

I chuckled at the DVI port

[bozebo]

"Whether it could not be added to the PS3 through a Firmware update or the exact reason for neglecting this feature is yet to be known"

What is this BS?

CG chat would require some system resources, they can't implement it because some games expect those resources to be available. Simple.

Also get with the damn times, DVI/HDMI will be superseded by display port (which can output to multiple HDMI/DVI ports on different displays).

The only point in the article that makes sense (to anybody who understands technology, clearly not the author) is the redesign of L2/R2. And that is arguable anyway, some people prefer the flicky gearbox style "triggers" that DS3 has over a trigger like on the xbox controller. I think the angle/shape needs improved a little for the PS4 controller but the "spongyness" is just right as it stands now.

[Les-Grossman]

PS3 BC

[StitchJones]

There isn't going to be a PS4. It's only a matter of time before Sony bows out of the gaming console market. Mark my words and or save this post. Sony has so much stuff going on, they can't go into another generation after the beating and losses they have taken with the PS3. As it is the Vita is trailing more and more every week in sales. And Pre-order sales in the US have been very weak.

[AngelicIceDiamond]

Nobody should have to worry about the 6th feature on the wishlist.

[Relientk77]

Backwards capable, it plays PS4, PS3, PS2, and PS1 games

[mechanicleman]

1.I dont care what the system looks like along as it isn't pink

2.I like the XMB it is easy to navigate and I turn my console on to play games not stare at menus.

3. As for controller coming from PS3 I could say the same about xbox controller that it needs to be changed because I find PS3 more comfortable. The Sixaxis PS3 controller is the most comfortable to me your fingers fall right over the joystiqs and I dislike misplaced joystiqs because how it feels to move your character around It feels weird and I prefer trigger add ons like the PS3, you have an option for triggers or not.

[frankiebeans]

All it needs is a good supported online service like live and it set because playstation has everything else on its side already.