PS4, Everything About it So Far

PS4, Everything About it So Far

Last updated on August 10th, 2015

This article is a comprehensive list of PS4 information. Please follow the links in each category to find details on the console, its capabilities and availability.

Release Date:

  • November 15 (US)
  • November 29 (EU)

Launching in 32 Regions by end of the Year

Official Website | PS4 PDF | 360 Degrees of the PS4 |

Contents inside Retail Box | Buyers Guide

SPECS

The full list of technical specifications for the PlayStation 4 have been revealed by Sony at E3:

  • Recommended retail price: US $399, Canada $399, €399 and £349
  • CPU: x86-64 AMD “Jaguar” Single-chip custom processor
    • Number of Cores/Threads: 8/8
    • Estimated Frequency: 1.6Ghz (Max 2.75Ghz)
    • Shared L2 Cache: 2 x 2MB
    • Manufacturing Process: 28nm
  • GPU: AMD next-generation Radeon based graphics engine
    • Peak Shader Throughput: 1.84TFLOPS
    • GPU Cores: 1152
  • Memory: 8GB GDDR5
    • Frequency: 5500MHz
    • System Memory Bus: 256-bits
    • System Memory Bandwidth: 176.0GB/s
  • Storage size: 500GB hard disk drive, user removable*
  • External dimensions: Approximately 275 x 53 x 305mm
  • Mass: Approx 2.8kg
  • BD/DVD drive (read only): BD x 6 CAV, DVD x 8 CAV
  • Input/Output: Super-Speed USBx (USB 3.0) port x2, AUX port x1
  • Networking: Ethernet x1, IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.1 (EDR)
  • AV output: HDMI out port, DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) port
  • Included: PlayStation 4 system x1, Wirelesscontroller (DualShock 4) x1, Mono headset x1,AC power cord x1, HDMI cable x1, USB cable x1

Article Links
Article 1 | A2 | A3 | A4 | A5Video 1 | V2 | V3 [PS4 POWER and EJECT Button] |V4 | V5 [Developing for the PS4] | V6 | V7 , V8 |PS4 MAXES OUT TO 2.75Ghz, lower temperature than Super Slim PS3More technical specs of the PS4PS4 Region FreeUsed Games Supported, DRM Free, No Interent Connection RequiredPS4 HDD upgradeable | Link 2PS3 Headsets confirmed compatible with PS4 | PS3/Universal Turtle Beach headsets compatible With PS4VR set to go big on PS4 according to SonySony has Dev kits of the Oculus Rift, PS4 concept units shownPS4 size comparison chartPS4 utilizes Cloud Computing for Matchmaking & other featuresBetter, more secure servers coming to PS4, cloud based4K Resolution supported for Videos only (not games)  | 4K Video Service coming laterPS4 supports 3D[Up to game developers if they want to do it]PS4 using 6Gb for games/developers + 512mb for swapping (6.5GB in total)PS4 will not have a power brick, PS4 console size similar to PS3 slim (not super slim)PS4 wins Best Hardware Award at Gamescom]3rd Party Production team created to help 3rd Party Developers create beter games fasterMore bundles coming [translation needed] | Link 2 [English]

Stand Sold Separtely

 

GPU Articles

Find the Original Playstation Thread with a list of upcoming games here

Controller & Accessories

(Camera sold separately from PS4)

The Playstation 4 Camera

 

 PS4 Camera | Closer look of the back of DS4 |Camera has voice navigation command with facial recognition and more!Confirmed by Sony, PS4 Camera has Facial Recognition and Voice Navigational Commands 

Controller now has an audio out and built in microphone

 Closer look of the Front of DS4 | DualShock 4Article 1 | A2 | A3 | A4 | A5 | Video 1Concern | SolutionMove Controller supported, NOT PS3 controllers – reason whyDS4 Charging Station sold separately Free DLC coming to the PS4 Camera app The PlayroomPS4 supports 4 Controllers simultaneously onlyDual Shock 4’s will work on the PCVita can be used as a controller if game’s specifically Programmed for itTouchpad being used for multiple functions… Including chat!Listen to game audio through the DS4 headphone portCharge DS4 even if PS4 is “off” , PS Eye confirmed not compatible on PS4

Driving Wheel

Red and Blue DS4 Controllers here Accessories shown and priced

First Official PS4 racing wheel, the T80 DriveClub Edition

Playstation Plus for PS4

Playstation Plus Across Devices

  Playstation Plus

  • 12 Hit games for PlayStation®3 and 6 for PS Vita
  • New games added to your collection every month
  • Exclusive discounts of up to 75% on the PlayStation®Store
  • One membership works across PS4™, PS3™ and PS Vita systems
PS+ Articles
Article 1 | A2 |Video 1 | V2 |  V3 | V4Concern | Why 1 | Why 2| Why 3 | Why 4 | Why 5 | Why 6 | Why 7Purchase Drive Club digitally or through retail, receive 3 free months of PS+ [Europe gets 50% off P…14-day Free Trial with Every PS4 PS+ users can get their “free” games without a PS4 , Cross-platform gameplay between the PS4 and PS3…How Instant Game Collections [Free Games] are gottenFirst Months will give four games for free to PS+ members, NEW Games!One PS+ Account on PS4 will allow all sub accounts to play online on the same consolePS+ will carry over from PS3 to PS4 ; Access all benefits across PS3, Vita, and PS4 for one price

Features with NO PS+ requirement

 

  

Gaikai

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Technology Features & Remote Play

 

  

XMB gone, Playstation Dynamic Menu (PDM)

 Article 1 | A2Video 1 | V2 [Early Dev Kit build]| V3 [Rewind theater] |V4 [Shuhei Yoshida starts gamescom with PS4 UI] | V5 [DS4 Volume Control]   

UI Capabilities Articles
Play your games on any [friend or family member’s] console, not just yours, as long as it’s your acc…Digital downloads ask if you want to download single player or multiplayer, saves previous hard driv…PlayGo feature allows you to play a game while it’s still downloadingShuhei Yoshida confirms you can fully install disc based gamesShuhei Yoshida confirms you can’t install games to external HDD/ Flash DrivesReal Name optional (off/not required) and entirely up to you who seees it or not, Personal PSN ID de…Shuhei Yoshida confirms Cross Platform Chat, where Vita AND PS4 users can chat with one another via …Arabic Language not support at this time , Link 2Resume your Game at anytime (think Vita), even after you “turn off” the console, aka suspend mode co…Sony in talks with Viacom, The Disney Channel, and Time Warner for PlayStation TV featureRemotely turn on PS4 with the Vita, smartphone/tabletMute DualShock 4 speaker anytime, Remotely turn off PS4 with Vita, smartphone/tabletRemotely purchase PS4 games with smartphones/tablets wakes PS4 up (if off) to download, then goes ba…Listen to music while you game through Music UnlimitedMusic Unlimited being redesigned for PS4Integration between PS4 and Smartphones explainedPS4 UI, Ease of Use, and Social Features – Interview with Shuhei YoshidaSkype coming to PS4 at a much later date (unknown) 

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Interviews

Social Features

  • Mark Cerney

Article1 | A2 | A3 | A4 , A5Video 1 | V2 

  • Shuhei Yoshida

Article 1  | A2Video 1 | V2 

  • Fergal Gara

Article 1 | A2 

  • Jack Tretton

Article 1 

  • Jim Ryan

Article 1 |  

Extra Videos that may answer your questions

 

 

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    6 comments on “PS4, Everything About it So Far”

    1. Pendant says:
      September 11, 2013 at 9:29 am

      Specs are pretty much all I care about, so I like that it’s the first item highlighted.

      Very detailed and comprehensive. Excellent information gathering work.

    2. Fex says:
      September 11, 2013 at 9:29 am

      Thank you for this great article! So many questions clarified and so many things I did not think to ask elucidated! There’s also a list of upcoming games here guys

    3. Emergence says:
      September 11, 2013 at 10:06 am

      Bookmarked. Needs a tab for barely contained excitement.

    4. Kenleymac says:
      September 11, 2013 at 11:44 am

      Hope it works with my Astro A40 Headset!

    5. reim0027 says:
      September 11, 2013 at 7:41 pm

      Specs are way over my head. I’m more interested in the games, and the “restrictions” (ahem – M$).

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