Topic: PlayStation4 - News/Rumor/Speculation - Over 1 Million Sold on Day 1

[Oblivion]

They ran worse* because of the Cell architecture. Have you seen The Last of Us? Looks far better than any Xbox exclusive when the developer actually tries and learns the system.


Considering that the two new systems have EXTREMELY similar architecture this time around, your baseless assumption is completely incorrect.

[BranDonk Kong]

The PS3 had a weaker GPU than the 360 and it took a while for developers to take advantage of the Cell, the PS4 has a more powerful everything than the Xbox One and the learning curve for PS3 developers making PS4 games is essentially already done.

Nothing they've done has helped them be #1? The PlayStation and PS2 (and now PS3 like it or not) would like to disagree. I'm no fanboy, I genuinely hate Sony, but this generation is theirs to lose.

[TJ Spyke]

I based it on history, so don't say its incorrect. And wow, you picked one of the few PS3 games that look better than Xbox 360 games. Nice attempt to make it seem like every PS4 games will be like that.


Brandogg, I said for the last 7 years. That would cover PS3, PSP, and PSV. All of those were "superior" to the competition but failed to be #1.

[BranDonk Kong]

The PS3's biggest problem from the start was it's price, as far as selling consoles is concerned. They will not be #1 with generation because Nintendo has a 30 million console advantage now with the Wii. No one can touch Nintendo as far as handhelds go, they simple know how to make a handheld that people want and will buy.

Again, Microsoft's 10 million advantage is gone. The system has been on the market 14% longer than the PS3 has, that is a monumental advantage and that advantage is gone now. Microsoft should statistically be ahead by 10 million consoles (14% of 77 million), they are not ahead by any consoles.

[TJ Spyke]

They are ahead, just not by as much as they should be.

[tendoboy1984]

Does it really matter who is ahead in sales? Just play the games you enjoy and stop these petty fanboy console wars.

[BranDonk Kong]

PS4 OS runs modified version of FreeBSD 9.0 - could this lead to "Other OS" support on PS4? If so, that's pretty damn amazing, hopefully you'll get full access to the GPU if this is the case.

[BlackNMild2k1]

I might buy a PS4 just because.

I've always disliked the PS controllers, but for $400, I might buy the system just because I can.
lots of possibilities with non-gaming and gaming stuff. I might not buy it right away, but I think I might break my Nintendo only streak and actually purchase one of the competitors.

does this mean I'm growing up and becoming mature!?

[pokepal148]

Does it really matter who is ahead in sales?

If the sales are so low you aren't getting games on your system then yes, it does matter.

[shingi_70]

Does it really matter who is ahead in sales?

If the sales are so low you aren't getting games on your system then yes, it does matter.

But that's really only a Nintendo thing. Hell PS4 and Xbox One aren't even out and they have more support than a console that while doing poorly has a tangible marketshare.

[tendoboy1984]

Does it really matter who is ahead in sales?

If the sales are so low you aren't getting games on your system then yes, it does matter.

But that's really only a Nintendo thing. Hell PS4 and Xbox One aren't even out and they have more support than a console that while doing poorly has a tangible marketshare

That's because developers and publishers know the "core" gamers (their main market segment) will buy Xbox and PlayStation consoles. Microsoft and Sony have proven track records with third-party developers, and these developers know they won't have to compete with Microsoft and Sony's first-party games.

[shingi_70]

Does it really matter who is ahead in sales?

If the sales are so low you aren't getting games on your system then yes, it does matter.

But that's really only a Nintendo thing. Hell PS4 and Xbox One aren't even out and they have more support than a console that while doing poorly has a tangible marketshare

That's because developers and publishers know the "core" gamers (their main market segment) will buy Xbox and PlayStation consoles. Microsoft and Sony have proven track records with third-party developers, and these developers know they won't have to compete with Microsoft and Sony's first-party games.

Halo 4 was the best selling game in the series thus far, yet Third parties were able to good really god sales for their games last year as well. One would argue that Nintendo doesn't even make games that compete with other third party games.

[shingi_70]

Some pretty interesting rumors popping up on gaf and the web.


-Naughty Dog is working on Uncharted 4.
- Sony Santa Monica has a new IP in the works that isn't related to The Order
-Guerrilla Games is working on a new IP that might be a WPRG and Killzone is Sony's main shooter series now,
-GT6 PS4 releases sometime between 2014 to spring 2015.
-Demon Souls 2 is being developed for PS4
-SOny has Two RPGs in development for PS4 one will melt the hardcore and do Killzone/infamous numbers. I'm guessing this is Either Demon Souls or a reboot of a old series.
-Last GUardian is going to release.
-A 2nd JRPG that will be competing with Final Fantasy XV and X in terms of scope. A way to Jump on the JRPG popularity revival spearheaded by XV, KH3, and X. Somthing that will get Gamers excited. I'm thinking it might be the Level-5 PS4 game but despite Ni No Kuni being awesome I'm not sure Sony wants to deal with them after White Knight series.
-Final Fantasy XVL to be announced in the next two years.

[Oblivion]

Final Fantasy 35 is going to be announced in the next 2 years?

[shingi_70]

I thought that was the symbol for 16.


XV has been in develpment for so long it only makes sense. I'm guessing were going to see the XV sequels and 16 on a shorter time scale.


TBH I'd rather see new IP from Square.

[Shaymin]

XVI = 16 in Roman numerals

I'd like to see a new IP or at least start using some of the Enix stuff - I am shocked the acquiring company would let themselves get buried like Enix has.

[Oblivion]

I'd rather see a new Final Fantasy. Considering each main title is different from each other what's the point of a new IP?

[Shorty McNostril]

http://au.ign.com/articles/2013/07/10/ps4-will-allow-you-to-play-your-games-from-multiple-consoles?+main+twitter

PS4 Will Allow You To Play Your Games From Multiple Consoles

[magicpixie]

Meh, any account-based console SHOULD allow this.  PS360 and Steam allow this now.  What's more interesting is how well the experience will be playing the game before it is completely downloaded.  There are games that already structure their downloads to allow this currently, it'll be nice to see it become standard practice.

[shingi_70]

The xbox one can do that.


Anyone else a bit disappointed the new R&C game is for PS3.

[shingi_70]

New OS pictures released today

[Ceric]

Interesting

[ShyGuy]

So GAF is at DEFCON two over PS4 RAM rumors.

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=634711

Will the new gaming darling have its first fail? Will GAF prove itself to be a wretched hive of scum and villiany? Will Shingi cancel his preorder and double down on the ONE?

[Luigi Dude]

So GAF is at DEFCON two over PS4 RAM rumors.

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=634711

Will the new gaming darling have its first fail? Will GAF prove itself to be a wretched hive of scum and villiany? Will Shingi cancel his preorder and double down on the ONE?

Wouldn't be surprised if true.  After they announced the system would be $400, there's no way they could have released it with the original specs unless Sony was willing to take a huge loss on each system, something they're not really in a position to do with their ongoing financial problems.  Cutting the specs is the only way selling at $400 was going to be remotely possible without taking a huge loss.

[pokepal148]

DRAMA YOU SAY!?!?!?!??!??!!??!?!!?!!? ??


thank you gaf for finding a new popcorn gif for me btw