PlayStation 4 Discussion

[Bellsprout]

If its $400 I'm still buying it.

...and then selling it... and then buying it again... and then selling it again...

[woz411]

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...and then selling it... and then buying it again... and then selling it again...

over/under 250, $700+ listings on ebay when it goes on sale?

[seasprite]

I'd be very comfortable paying 4-5 hundred for it.

[Brandwin]

...and then selling it... and then buying it again... and then selling it again...

LOL Never gets old.

[LastExit]

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If it pans out, sounds like they learned from last time and thus can expect more people to pick up a new console this X-Mas.

I know it's asking too much, but I'd love it if they incorporated backwards compatibility with PS3 games. That way I could sell my existing console along with some games I never play and thus have more $$ to put towards the new one. I would think that they would see even better sales if they did this and I don't think it would hurt sales on the PS3 as there will be plenty of people who will balk at the $400 system and opt for one half the price. To me it's good business but I know it will not happen.

[ABR173rd]

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If it pans out, sounds like they learned from last time and thus can expect more people to pick up a new console this X-Mas.

I know it's asking too much, but I'd love it if they incorporated backwards compatibility with PS3 games. That way I could sell my existing console along with some games I never play and thus have more $$ to put towards the new one. I would think that they would see even better sales if they did this and I don't think it would hurt sales on the PS3 as there will be plenty of people who will balk at the $400 system and opt for one half the price. To me it's good business but I know it will not happen.

There more than likely will not be more people picking up consoles in comparison to previous Gen. Wall Street journal ran an article this morning predicting that home console sales for next Gen will actually shrink by 1% this year with a foretasted growth of 3% next year. This is in comparison to the 28% growth back in 2007.

The good stuff in the article relates to the PS4 allowing players to now stream games via the internet and Sony TV's via Gaikai's technology. The article also cites that this technology will be used to allow PS4 users to play PS3 games from the new systems release. It does not specify if this will be via the "cloud" but I would imagine that is going to be the case given the investment Sony made in the technology. The PS4 will also allow users to compete against users using different hardware such as smartphones. The obvious features already touched on were also mentioned such as touch screen on the controller and further integrating social media into the framework.

An interesting piece of information in the article is regarding the new Xbox which will go in the direction of streaming entertainment via its new production company. It sounds like Microsoft will be aiming to provide its own "Netflix" style programming through the Xbox with its own created content.

All of this is available in today's issue of WSJ in the Marketplace section.

[greenegt]

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I went from "I can wait on next-gen" to frothing at the mouth for info on the new systems. Can't wait for tomorrow's unveiling.

[RoyalBoyle78]

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...and then selling it... and then buying it again... and then selling it again...

nah this gen...I'm pretty much over Xbox, the only reason why I keep my 360 now is my son....

I have both system for awhile now.. Either I own one or both the systems gen, I'm not selling and reburying.



FYI, I didn't know Sony's event was taking play right here at home in NYC.

[Rockie_Fresh88]

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I feel Microsoft is doing too much . I'm interested to see what media aspects Sony is trying to use.

[econoodle]

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nah this gen...I'm pretty much over Xbox, the only reason why I keep my 360 now is my son....

I have both system for awhile now.. Either I own one or both the systems gen, I'm not selling and reburying.



FYI, I didn't know Sony's event was taking play right here at home in NYC.

let's crash that shi!

[RoyalBoyle78]

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let's crash that shi!

Lets go....LOL

[DJ]

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I went from "I can wait on next-gen" to frothing at the mouth for info on the new systems. Can't wait for tomorrow's unveiling.

I'd love to get one this year but with a new job and a potential move, I just don't know if I'll have the time/resources to get one in 2013. I'm OK waiting until next year, though, as I've typically purchased consoles after they have been out for a year.

[greenegt]

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I'd love to get one this year but with a new job and a potential move, I just don't know if I'll have the time/resources to get one in 2013. I'm OK waiting until next year, though, as I've typically purchased consoles after they have been out for a year.

I hear you, man. I had fully intended to wait, as there are so many discounts to be had by waiting past the release window (especially for software). I still may wait, but as the info keeps coming out, it's getting me really pumped for new consoles. I really like what I'm reading about PS4 and if that drops at $399, I will be hard pressed not to trade in my 360 and move on up.

[Chef Matt]

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Barring all the rumors are correct. The earliest I'll be getting a new PS is March. Pretty much exactly where I was hoping I'd get to this gen. That'll be 7 years with my system. You just can't beat that. And the only reason I say march is obviously for MLB the show.

My guess it there won't be a single launch game that will be able to persuade me into jumping this gen until the Show comes out. That's how this gen pannd out and I foresee the same scenario next gen.

[Rockie_Fresh88]

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I guess I'm in the minority. I do use my ps3 for all my media. I would love for more . Not all that bloat like Microsoft though