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Description
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Official PS4 specifications:
Main Processor:
Single-chip custom processor
CPU: x86-64 AMD 'Jaguar' 8 cores
GPU: 1.84 TFLOPS, AMD next-generation Radeon™ based graphics engine
Memory:
GDDR5 8GB
Hard Disk Drive:
Built-in
Optical Drive (read only):
BD 6xCAV
DVD 8xCAV
I/O and communication:
Super-Speed USB (USB 3.0)
AUX
Ethernet (10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T)
IEEE 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth® 2.1 (EDR)
AV output:
HDMI
Analog-AV out
Digital Output (optical)
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Seeing that the majority of reviews here are thanking Amazon for making the PS4 available for sale right before launch, and not actually reviewing the PS4, I decided that a review of the system should be posted up for those that are looking for real reviews.I was one of the lucky ones who got a PS4 a few days earlier because of the Taco Bell promo, so I've had a few days prior to launch to mess around with it. I was able to get a copy of COD Ghosts, so please take that into account when I discuss the PS4 graphical capabilities. Also, I could not play online yet so I won't be talking about online gaming in this review.The PS4 is Sony's 4th generation console, and they've been successful in every generation since their first. I think you're going to see history repeat itself with the PS4 launch...... off to a slow start, but by the end of the generation it will be on top. With a fairly weak lineup, there was honestly not much I was excited about, besides the fact... |
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We've had our PS4 since launch day (Knack, Killzone and Assassin's ordered separately, a bunch of downloads added as they appeared on the Plus) and we are very happy so far. As soon as we got it out of the box (pretty), we connected to our Wi-Fi, did a rather thorough tour of the system and took note of its capabilities (good stuff but some disappointments), checked out the new menu system (impressive), ran the mandatory update and did a quick round of Knack (fun). Many more rounds of Knack followed, especially by our 10 yr. old with occasional co-op help from me or one of her older brothers - yes, you can easily drop into a game and help out if you feel like it.Given the DualShock 4's rather short life on a charge, getting a bundle with a second controller makes a lot of sense. Or just order one separately because, even if you are a lone player you will almost certainly miss a standby, charge controller if you don't have one.So, without regurgitating published... |
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No problems apart from high PSN traffic out of the box. I was a bit nervous after hearing the reports of bricked PS4s so I made sure and purchased the 3-year technical warranty for $50.PROS:-Stunning graphics, obviously. Battlefield 4 is absolutely gorgeous in particular.-The UI. I see a lot of people think the UI could use some improvements, but I like it a lot. The ability to transition between games and the menu is awesome.-Dualshock 4. Feels so much better than the DS3, and this is coming from someone who prefers the DS to the Xbox controller. The sticks and triggers in particular are big improvements.-This thing is whisper quiet, on par with the PS3. I had also heard many reports of how hot the console can get, but it gets no hotter than its predecessor (in my experience, at least).CONS:-Controller battery life. The batteries don't last as long as the DS3's, about 6 or 7 hours is all. Also, the included charge cable is a bit... |
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