Sony PS4 trumps Xbox on price and usage policy
Sony chief executive Andrew House offered a glimpse of the PS4 at the E3 electronic entertainment trade show in Los Angeles, calling it a console of “unparalleled power”.
It came hours after Microsoft revealed that its new Xbox One games console will set gamers back £429 (€504) when it launches in November.
The crowd cheered news that the players will not be required to sign in online to play and Sony will not be imposing any new restrictions on how owners trade their PS4 game disks.
Alex Simmons, UK editor of entertainment website IGN said: “With both consoles offering similar technical specs — the £80 price difference and ability to buy cheaper pre-owned games might push die-hard Xbox fans to try PlayStation for the first time.”
The specialist features will also include giving independent gamers the ability to broadcast a live stream of their play, as well as being able to access films, TV shows and music.
Sony will also be developing cloud technology, allowing owners to play their old games from previous PlayStation models via the internet.
Among the first wave of games to be released alongside the console will be Killzone: Shadow Fall, Drive Club and Knack, with at least a further 80 due to be launched in its first year.
Mr House told the conference that “delivering [a] breakthrough gaming experience” is at the core of the PS4. “We’ll continue to prove to you that we have the games, entertainment, value and innovation to give you the very best place to play.”
XBOX ONE
*According to Microsoft, the console is an “all-in-one system” for games, live television, films and music.
*Xbox One can be voice- and motion-controlled.
*The sleek black console comes with a new Kinect camera which can analyse body movements and even read a user’s heartbeat when exercising.
*It comes with a blu-ray drive and video-calling service Skype.
*It features 15 exclusive games, including eight new franchises.
*“Snap mode” allows users to run two programmes at once.
*“Trending” allows users to see which games and television shows are popular with friends.
*The “twitch” feature enables gamers to broadcast their sessions live online.
*It has eight gigabytes of memory.
*Will sell in Britain for €504.
PLAYSTATION 4
*The device comes with a feature which allows gamers to broadcast a live stream of their play.
*Sony has also promised to develop cloud technology to enable users to play their old games via the internet.
*PS4 provides access to social networks including Facebook and Twitter. A “share” button allows users to post gameplay footage and screen shots.
*The DualShock 4 controller has a touchpad, a headphone socket and a light bar which can be tracked by a camera to detect where the player is.
*Players will not be required to sign in online.
*The console does not impose any new restrictions on how owners trade their PS4 game disks.
*The system has eight gigabytes of memory.
*The Playstation 4 will go on sale priced at €410.
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