It’s Monday after the weekend that was. Plenty of were most likely doing the same thing as me over the weekend: playing a helluva lot of video games. But for the folks lucky enough to pick up a PlayStation 4 — what are your thoughts? How are you enjoying the console so far?
You can read my more extensive thoughts on the console here but, just generally, I am a fan. I like the slick, super accessible UI. I love the design and I love the controller. The PS4 is seriously lacking compared to the Xbox One in terms of its apps and its potential as a Media Center (no HDMI-in) but when it comes to 3rd party games I enjoy the feeling that I’m playing the definitive version of that game. That’s the feeling I’m currently getting when playing, say, Assassin’s Creed IV on the PS4.
So yeah, the games are slim pickings, especially when it comes to console exclusive ‘AAA’ titles, but I’ve been having a blast with Resogun and the remastered version of Flower. Most of my time, however (read: 90% of my time), has been spent with Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag, which really does feel quite spectacular on the PS4.
All up, I’m really liking the PlayStation 4 so far*.
*Almost as much as I’m enjoying my Wii U now that Super Mario 3D World has come out!
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88 responses to “Community Review: PlayStation 4”
I don’t own a PS4 but since I’m on the internet I have no choice but to complain about it.
Not enough vitriol, racism or remarks on my mothers sexuality. Please try again.
Some spelling / grammatical errors would be nice, too.
Also clever wordplay like M$, or Nintendrones, Sony ponies, etc.
References to nazis and sexual orientation of the article author.
And someone to correct those spelling / grammatical errors.
Needs CAPS and cat gif.
Since I’m on the internet too and you are taking the negative stance, I am obligated to defend the console and extol its virtues while making a derisive and derogative statement about your assumed console of choice.
Don’t forget to mention that, regardless of console preference, they’re all underpowered compared to that PC that you built 11 years ago.
Post of the year. If that’s even a thing. #communitykudos
I’m loving the system. The games aren’t much to write home about yet (except Resogun, dang it’s fun) but the actual system and how it is just so seamless with patches, downloads and installs all happening in the background is just fantastic.
Re-playing Flower at 1080p/60fps is grand (and stackable trophies!)
Played some FIFA 14 on it. Pretty good as well.
Maybe it’s me have I HATE the downloading and patching system, I think it has taken all the control away, so I can’t prioritise my downloads and patches, it doesnt notify you that its undertaking patching unless you enter the game then it states that the game is currently patching please wait.
it combines all the downloads (unlike the ps3 which queued them) that has a big impact on how fast it can download an item, if you have 5 things going at once
This, nothing pissed me off more than seeing 5 things downloading all splitting my already paltry connection so that the smallest one I wanted to download first took 5x longer.
I guess they’re against the LNP fraudband policy too.
Had mine for a bit over a week, and pretty pleased overall. The biggest revelation for me has been the controller – DS4 is such a vast improvement over DS3, and long overdue. Only complaints so far are the borderline obnoxiously bright blue light on the front, as well as questionable battery life. Having an LED TV with a glossy panel catches some irritating controller light reflections at times, depending on what’s on screen.
Highlights include the ease of features like screenshot/video sharing, as well as the transition between applications and games being pretty damned smooth. PS3 felt very jarring when, say launching PS Store from within a games, or trying to access XMB features while other things were running. It’s just so smooth with the PS4.
The unit itself can get a little warm and the fans get quite loud after some concerted gaming, but honestly, no louder than the noise any modern gaming PC’s graphics cards and CPU/radiator fans would produce.
I think the UI will be improved over time, as with any console – the PS4’s XMB (do they still call it that?) is a little sparse at the moment, but that’ll change I’m sure.
Games look the business – Killzone Shadow Fall is the highlight for me graphically, thus far. AC4 is extremely impressive, but some weird textures and jaggies/blurring throw me off a little.
Pretty damned happy overall.
EDIT: Forgot to mention how seamless installs, patches, downloading and everything is. Works so well. Downloaded Killzone SF digitally, and was able to play the game before it’d even finished. It downloaded chapters and multiplayer on the fly.
How long does thr controller charge last? Hopefully a tad longer than the bloody Wii U gamepad! 🙁
It’s better than the WiiU, but I seem to get several hours out of it. Hard to tell, because the other issue is I have trouble telling when it’s charging. Sometimes the light goes orange when plugged in, then other times I know the battery is low, plug it in, and it’s still blue. I also have a tendency to stop and start play a lot, so actually real play time is hard for me to gauge.
The other minor thing I miss from PS3 is how you could tap the PS button from the XMB and your controller battery level would show in the top right. Unless there’s a way to do it I don’t know about?
Hold it down and on the bottom right of the screen to turn it off the charge indicator is sitting.
I knew I could count on you, fuzzy little manpeach.
Old Greg is that you?
the wiiU has a screen on the controller. I would hope the ps4 battery was better……..
It’s definitely better than the WiiU gamepad, just not as good as DS3.
Thanks!
I’ve normally gotten 7 and a half hours out of my DS4 controller. How long does the Wiiu gamepad normally last for?
The first hack: I predict a resistor, in series with the LED, to make it dimmer.
Resogun has been great fun so far. Jumped online with my housemate who also picked up his PS4 on Friday and co-op Resogun is even better fun.
Killzone, yeah the singleplayer is lacking a bit with the story but it’s solid and looks absolutely amazing. We’re finally putting dx9 behind us and it’s great to see. Yeah I’ve been playing dx11 games on my PC as well, but it feels somehow more next gen on a console, probably because the change on PC is gradual compared to a big jump on consoles. Killzone multiplayer is good fun though. Yet to borrow AC IV. I’m not the biggest fan of the games but I’m interested to see how different it is.
Definitely missing media options at the moment such as iView (either that or I’m completely oblivious to where they are), I’ll assume because they’re not ready yet, but I still have my PS3 for that. Early days though and I’m excited for the next decade of gaming like I’ve never been before. Now what games are upcoming for it. A few indies isn’t there?
Loving mine, played it all weekend… Ghosts looks decent enough but nothing that I couldn’t have seen last gen, but Killzone? My god, some of the futuristic city scenes remind me of Total Recall or Blade Runner, they are just incredibly impressive. Looking forward to a very bright future ^_^
Outside a couple of small issues (lack of decent games, no media streaming yet) it’s a pretty good console. You can see that it is a step up from the PS3 and everything has been done in order to make your gaming life a bit more comfortable. The streaming feature is a very nice touch, especially for someone like me who does a lot of live streaming content.
Also, I watch Wreck it Ralph on BluRay on it the other day and I swear it looks clearer and crisper than it did on the PS3. Unfortunately when i went to watch Scarface, the system crashed.
Overall the system is definitely “next gen” and worth a purchase… Even if we’ll be waiting till sometime next year for a decent games library.
I’m not huge on consoles but how is “lack of decent games, no media streaming” as small issue? Isn’t that kind of the point? Otherwise it’s just an expensive Blu-Ray player
Love it.
Love love love my PS4. That said I’m neglecting it to play Dead Rising 3. Good times.
I’m enjoying it so far. Nice and fast compared to PS3. My only gripes so far would be:
– Recessed USB ports make it difficult (but not impossible) to connect my USB headset.
– No media streaming. Still have my PS3 connected.
– Can’t access game save data.
The save data thing has thrown me off a little too. Need to see more/have more control. PS3 let me see everything – save games, installed data, all individually. Direct management of cloud saves, manual copying/deleting was great too. Even choosing specifically what game’s save files got synced to the cloud was nice.
Go to system then data management. Its all there and you can do multiple file upload, delete etc unlike ps3 too.
Oh, did not know that. Thanks for the tip!
I’m (unfortunately) at work and not in front of my PS4, but I think I remember being able to access save games from the data management section in settings
I like games.
Turtles!
I would just like to own one 🙁
Its so weird that i cant get one for months! I was kind of hoping to get some time to play on my Christmas holiday but now cant get it until Feb which blows…
Such a fantastic console. Just need an option to be able to pause downloads.
My super slim PS3 stacks on top of the PS4 nicely!
As an added bonus, I plugged in my old Tritton AX Pros and the headset works 🙂 [EDIT: looks like the headset doesn’t actually work despite the PS4 recognising it. Oh well. Time to wait for the USB headset functionality update…[
So now I’ve got my PX5s on my PS3 and my AX Pros on my PS4 for minimum fuss. Now, if only my TV had more than one HDMI port 🙁
Remote controlled HDMI switch FTW.
I believe Dick Smith stock one, but you could do cheaper and better on eBay.
grab one of these…
http://www.ezyhd-cables.com.au//hdmi-switcher.html
i used to use this exact unit, and it worked great.
Just ordered one. Thanks for the heads up!
I’m really enjoying my PS4. I love everything about it. Obviously I’m dying for some new game announcements and things will be dry for a few months but it has massive potential.
My only gripe with it so far is the on-board lack of features like being able to stream from the PC, etc. I hope Sony get that done soon.
I love it so far.
The DS4 combined with the speed of the console make for a great experience.
There’s not much to look at in the launch library but I see so much potential in the console. The interface is slick and easy to use and the controller is such an improvement over the last one and I just know it’s going to have a rosy future.
I think the only downside to this new generation is that I don’t really notice the increase in graphics. I’ve been playing PC games up on the big screen which has spoilt me, so while Killzone looks amazing it’s not really anything I haven’t seen before.
I’m still on the fence about which console to purchase i have read so many reviews about both consoles and now have to make a choice. Decisions, decisions.
lack of HDMI-In is a thing???
I dont see it as an issue, but… personal opinion
I agree but i don’t at the same time. Most tvs these days only have 3 HDMI inputs (idiots) and if your like me, more are required, Another HDMI input that seamlessly switches from game to TV is actually an amazing extra to have. It really works well. That said, i have never had this option before so you can easily live without. It’s one of the GOOD innovations Microsoft have come up with.
hahah and read the post below this one, proves my point exactly
Got mine home Friday night (with no games…). Had prepared a USB stick with the firmware update so that was quick and easy. Then discovered that the fourth (and only unused after PS3/Foxtel/HTPC) HDMI on my telly seems to be a DVI/PC input with no sound which seems very odd. So played Flower for a bit just to see, then gave up. Saturday and Sunday were meant to be quiet days, but turned into Ikea/DIY hell. Sunday arvo I managed to pick up AC4 skull edition and FIFA14. Put PS4 in the PS3’s spot on the shelf and stuck in AC4. Menu music! Autoinstall! Went and redeemed codes on PS Store, with no troubles despite the warnings over the weekend. A bit of confusion about how to download once I’d queued all the updates, and how to get the main AC4 update that it told me I needed. Then I realised it was busy sorting it all out for me – I could have played for a while and then restarted game after the update was finished, apparently!?! Very impressed with that.
New XMB is a bit busy, but I think I’ll get used to it. Need a bit of rearranging to find a home for it and to get all 4 devices playing well with the telly, but like it so far. Will comment more of graphics/gameplay once I’ve got more than 5 minutes into a game…
First major issue – camera cable too short (TV on wall, consoles live in cabinet). Not a problem with PS3 cam, as USB. Proprietary connector for PS4 so will get fleeced for a stupid extension cable once one of the accessories makers has one out…
Got mine on Friday. Plugged it in and booted it up on Saturday. Everything started-up and worked nicely.
I’m a little confused by the download prompts and if something had actually been downloaded from the PlayStation Store. Maybe I missed something. Minor complaint.
Plugged in Need for Speed Rivals – WOW…impressive. Looks stunning on a 55 inch LED LCD. So much detail and little to no jags and/or framerate slowdown. The cars and environment look spectacular. On a gaming note, I’m not so sure on the purpose of having other players in my session. It would be cool to be able to challenge other RL people, not just compete against best times. The sessions would crash too. Restart. This happened about 3 times.
Played around with the UI…everything seems to be in order and looks nice.
Bought a camera too. It has fun voice commands – “PlayStation” – options pop up – ” Start Need for Speed” – game starts. Unnecessary, yet kinda cool.
Checked out AC: Black Flag for 30 mins. Looks great! PS. what the heck is up with the ubisoft server being down? I wanted to access all the fun looking bonus content, however, after selecting ‘additional content’ tab/window, that error consistently comes up.
In terms of the look of the console – slick, unobtrusive and aesthetically pleasing. 10 points Sony.
All up – so far, SO GOOD.
Edit: spelling mistake.
I would be able to contribute to this discussion if Sony had included media streaming. But given that this is absent, I have not acquired a PS4 because it fails to do one of the two major things I need my console to do (media playback and gaming), while my PS3 does both.
I find it amazing that Sony has not included this absolutely basic feature which pretty much every device made since 2005 has. Such a frustrating company – every time they do something right (like their approach to DRM and mandatory online stuff with the PS4) they do something idiotic which cancels it out.
I also seriously don’t get the interest in sharing your gaming activities with others. Who the hell wants to watch 90 billion videos of other people playing Killzone? How many people actually have loads of friends who will want to know what random games they are playing?
You kind of answer most of your own problems there though. My Tv does media streaming, as do approx 3 other boxes connected to it. Also, the presence of a share button hasn’t negatively impacted my time with the console because I haven’t pressed the button yet, because I don’t have any psn friends who would give a shit.
Not really – I’m not going to run a PS3 and a PS4 side by side, and my TV doesn’t do media streaming. I have a PC so the games alone are far from a compelling reason to upgrade. However improved games plus all existing functionality might get the PS4 over the line.
I find it a very surprising omission, anyway.
I suspect that by the time you can actually get your hands on one then they will have patched that functionality in anyway.
exactly. use another device?
i pondered this too. at first, i didn’t even link my twitter or fb. i have done so now, but restricted the fb sharing to the “close friends” list. within that list, i’ve added people that won’t get sick of seeing my lame gaming habits.
I’m loving it, setup was extremely slick and easy recovering my ps3 username, killzone looks incredible (but the game is quite bland unfortunately), flower 1080 is lovely.
I did the battlefield 4 upgrade from ps3 version and it did the 40gig download in about 4 hours, which was really impressive considering launch day etc, in fact I’ve had no psn issues at all. The download while you play function works stunningly well too.
My favorite feature so far is the ratings of trophy rarity! Cool to see that only 2% of uncharted 2 players got the platinum, made me feel special.
I love it. To me, the PS3 always felt like a really frail experience. I don’t know how to explain it other than that, but… PS4 is so… Solid. It’s just so much more pleasant and everything feels like it works together, whereas the PS3 always felt as if it was at odds with itself. Just something so indescribably better about it.
The controller was weird at first but I have Stockholm syndrome now. Quite sure it’s one of the best things I’ve held.
Also, pro-tip, don’t trust reviews with knack. It’s better than most give it credit. And Mark Cerny is a god.
I had a feeling the critics over thought Knack. At the end if the day a game that the younger ones can play too can’t be another God of War.
Ni reviewer so far made a point of the games audience
I’m enjoying Knack. It’s pretty basic to play but it looks gorgeous and there’s nothing broken about it. It’s just a basic, fun, good looking game.
But then again I have always been a fan of platformers so perhaps I am biased.
Love the system. Main points:
1. The controller is really nice and comfortable.
2. Integration of Music Unlimited is great and I can play from that library during my games. This is something I would really like for the PS3 because I am sick of the music in GTAV now.
3. Big-ups for having a couple of games for free available on PS Plus which are reasonably good.
Don’t like or things for improvement:
1. I want to be able to remove things from the home screen.
2. Lack of DNLA and video player is bad.
3. Remote Play is poor, however I concede that I may just need a better router in my house.
4. I would like to be able to change the home screen visually and the background music.
5. The Internet Browser does not support flash, so why even bother? They need to address the flash support.
Aparently themes are coming soon but you can turn the background music off in the settings, it was driving me crazy too.
i love it.
it is by far the best box under my Christmas tree.
this is the first time I’ve got a new console as a present and its doing my head in having it in my house and not even being able to hook it up.
its funny how i seem to have lost patience when it comes to video games, got to have it on launch for some reason.
This will be character building
that is if i didnt have zelda a link between worlds to play which honestly makes me forget all about the next gen its so damn good
I got mine on Friday arvo, and only got to play it for an hour or so that night plus a little bit last night (away for the weekend). Everything is great about it, love it.
I’ve only played Killzone, and very briefly looked at War Thunder, but I’m curious to know how many people have reasonably loud fan noise on their PS4? Specifically with Killzone, as that’s what I’ve played mainly. It seems that the more graphically impressive sections of the games get the fan going pretty strong. It’s not like my old fat ps3 that started sounding super loud after a few years, but it’s certainly way louder than my ps3 slim (which I can’t hear).
I’ll try other games like resogun tonight, and a bit more war thunder. I’ve read most people experience this loudness with Killzone. A lot of people say theirs is whisper quiet, but I’m yet to see someone say that who’s played KZ (disc version btw, and no it’s not the disc drive). Playstation is on top if my ent. unit at home, the house is reasonably cool and it’s got about 8-10cm behind it of open space until the wall.
Apart from this “issue” I love it
Yeah I’ve certainly noticed it gets louder when playing killzone (and other games too) compared to the dash, but not substantially, and I can’t hear it unless the game is paused or I mute the sound.
Also, I think the most important thing is that the fan never sounds like its working hard, it’s just that you can hear that its running. I compare this to say the launch 360, which sounded like the fans were really revving their guts out to keep the system cool.
Yeaaaaah see that’s kind of the opposite for me. It gets progressively louder and louder. Mine sounds pretty much exactly like this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ui8HM-V6kM8
Hmm yeah that’s way different, sorry dude! Probably need to get it swapped or repaired.
Also, the comments on that youtube video had a few helpful suggestions too, like “stop being a sissy console fag”, or “you should water-cool that bitch”, or “use it as a leaf blower to do your choirs” (chores I’m assuming). All valid options.
The comments threads on YouTube are certainly always my first port of call when I’m in need of life coaching.
Ended up returning it today – went to JB last night and spoke to the guy there, and he gave me a number that Sony had given them for any issues. Surprisingly great service – no hold time, friendly and helpful support guy, and they just give you a form to take to auspost for a pre-paid postage box. They said they’ll send me a “new” one within 7 days… I dont know if it will be a refurbished one, but since they’ve only been out for 4 days maybe it will be new? As long as it works!
Enjoyed my time, no real nextgen games yet to blow me away
Agreed, definitely feels like an investment in the future.
The whole time I was playing Killzone, I just kept imagining the Witcher 3 or something that will look as good/better, but with an engaging game behind it that’s new and unprecedented.
Love it! Background updating is black magic compared to the PS3/X360/XBO, and I LOVE the new controller. As a dad that games at 2am, the 3.5mm headset jack on the DS4 that works with every iphone/android headset is a godsend.
Hopefully I’ve dropped enough hints to the wife in the past 3-6 months that she preordered one with NBA 2K14 with which to surprise me on Christmas morning.
I like the PS4, wouldn’t say I love it but
the interface is nice overall, like the stand by feature (charging the controllers)
but the issues I have with it are small but they do add up
1) controllers battery life (i find its very weak compared with DS3)
2) No DNLA (but its coming so thats good)
3) I hate downloading and patching system, needs better user controls of the function (prioritising ability)
4) PSN streams trailers instead of d/ling them (thats fine for other countries but without the NBN very poor qaulity)
5) lack of media controls (ie Streaming trailers etc, no access to see the length of the video or rewind/FF function)
Still the console has great features to balance it out
remote play is the bomb
although the games arent great yet, i do see great things coming
better friend and networking features (really cool)
Needs more cowbells though.
loving it.
lack of DLNA isnt really bothering me at all; sony has said they will patch it in. They’ve come through in the past.
not sure why some people haveing issues with battery life? to be honest mine just had to be plugged in last night, and ive been using it quite heavily since friday morning.
love the simple and VERY snappy UI. Seems a bit too simple at times, hopefully they fix all that. would love to get some decent apps on it too, like skype… i know skype is an MS thing, but sony does licence it for the Vita, so heres hoping…
my ONLY complaint is the headphone… i know its free, but damn it is DODGY. i thought it was going to disintegrate in my hands just touching it…
EDIT:
LOVE the downloading and patching system so seemless. you can never even tell a game is installing!
That headphone… cheapens the unboxing process so much. To future buyers, just pretend it doesn’t exist.
It’s like buying a wagyu beef steak and cooking it in a sandwich press.
I have not spent a huge amount of time playing with my ps4 due to having a 7 month baby in the house and getting lots of my woodwork Christmas orders done.
The time I have spent with my ps4 has been very enjoyable and simple to use and fun.
I switched from Xbox 360 as my main console though I did own a ps3 also but rarely used it as I found it a bit clunky of an interface due to not being as familiar with it.
Ps4 has been smooth to set up and locate things in the menu etc.
Love the iOS app also and works a treat from my iPhone and iPad mini.
I picked up 5 games with the console from eb but have spent most of my time playing Contrast and have fallen in love with this game. Surprised no one else is talking about it.
I kind of hate it to be honest.
I picked up my Playstation 4 with an extra control, Killzone, Need for Speed Rivals (of which I returned and traded for black flag) and I went to the store to collect RES. While all three titles are definitely really nice on the eyes (by golly that Killzone detail), I feel that everything outside of the core game play has just been swept aside to be considered at the last moment in the console’s design phase.
I know they are patching in media capability later on but what the hell, how small is the team at Sony that some one “forgot” to put in the ability to take your media off a thumb drive and put it on your PS4’s HDD. On a side note why the hell do we have to pay for all of our movies/ tv shows again when you literally have not changed anything about the distribution system, I own like five series of anime from the PSN and roughly ten movies, but for some reason I am now being asked to buy them all over again, WTF? It feels like the whole media side of the PS4 has been a quick cash in attempt at a new console and it is a little disheartening.
What is with the download set up any way, I mean I understand wanting to fix it after the PS3’s woeful download set up, but not being able to control patches and in which order things are downloading is really annoying, especially after you had some control before the 1.50 update.
While it is only a nitpick, what is with the lack of split screen at launch? I mean the whole reason I think most people owned consoles over PC in the first place is to share it with mates. The PS3 had exactly the same problem with a lot of titles, believe it or not but I would really like to play a NFS title with friends over like you know, we used to be able to.
I have owned a Playstation at every release and I gotta say, this one has been quite disappointing. Saying your console is for the hardcore gamers and then making it as casual as possible is not the same thing.
Definitely agree with split-screen gaming. This needs to come back, there’s nothing like having mates over and playing some sweet sweet 4-player action, unfortunately, I don’t think this is going to happen anymore 🙁
Buy a WiiU. Its local multiplayer – even with the few games that are out, and I worth playing – is excellent.
Yep, got one but more options = good
Nice one. Mario 3D World kicks arse, by the way, if you’re not already as obsessed with it as I am and are still sitting on the fence.
not 100% on this but I think if you login to PSN on a PC you can choose which console to assign purchases to. You might need to de-activate Movies on your PS3 and activate your PS4 on the PSN website to access old movie downloads.
Not sure on this though – I had to do this when I swapped to a new PS3 from a YLOD PS3, might not be the same on PS4 though.
Omg I can’t believe i just read an honest review. I’ll say it right now, I’m not a play station person, but in their defense a lot of the missing stuff will be added with updates. BUT! I don’t know why anyone would expect Sony to match Microsoft or better it with its online features, online gaming and media setup. Microsoft are by no means perfect but I just find their consoles way way more enjoyable. Even if they are not powered like a play station the games will look VERY similar very soon. PS3 was more powerful than the 360 I believe? It didn’t matter last gen, it won’t matter this gen.
I personally dislike both offerings. I dislike the Xbox UI and controllers, but at the same time I dislike the PS4 for the reasons above.
Right… the person who says he doesn’t like it is giving an honest review, while all the people who do like it are lying?
Well from an outsider looking in (I don’t own a ps4) yeah, they are. I love new consoles and I believe they are exciting not matter how good or bad they are. This guy was honest enough to give a real evaluation of it.
Let’s face it, Sony all along has been saying this is the gaming console yet they have SHOCKING games for it. Killzone (and I have seen a lot of it) is really really bad. Good games are coming but right now to call it an amazing system would be a lie. It’s snooze worthy material at the moment, nothing new about it but with a lot of potential
No, he gave an evaluation of it that is in line with what your preconceived notions of what the console are like. That doesn’t make his review any more or less “real” or “honest” than the positive reviews.
You seem to have misunderstood the difference between reviewing the system and reviewing the games. There’s no point reviewing any console on the basis of its launch titles, because no console is worth buying on that set of criteria because launch titles, as a rule, suck, with generally just a small handful of exceptions. But that’s no reason why people can’t review the console itself, there are things like the controller and the user interface and the overall experience of owning and using the system that are the same regardless of what games people are playing on it.
Fair call. No new consoles has great games AND it takes a while for games to look their best on a new console.
My point is, I thought that’s what Sony said? its about the games isn’t it? If that’s what they are marketing for and they don’t deliver, doesn’t the mean its average until proven?
People are all to keen to defend Sony as they love the company and that’s fine! i just want honesty and most people are too blind to say its average. Just how i feel, I’m sure it will be great, just not right now.
Hurry up JB Hi-Fi…
Am I the only one that was unbelievably disappointed with assassins creed? Water pouring through solid objects glitches everywhere, horrible animations during combat and enemies that died if I pressed their neck for mere seconds, all the while being just a pirate in an assassin uniform…
Im absolutely loving it. BF4 is a surprisingly close experience to the PC version, Killzone is, to my pleasant surprise, a complex shooter with great multiplayer, even if it does nothing different to current gen gameplay wise. I’ve spent a lot of time with resogun and boy is it FUN. If Sony really stick to their guns with the whole indie support thing then we are going to get some real gems. Overall i love the console – humble beginnings, yes, but in having a good time with it and, most importantly, i can tell even now that it has great, GREAT things in its future.
It’s… quite good. A couple of gripes:
The download/patching system really needs work. For one thing, they should install automatically when they’re done downloading, or make pending notifications more obvious. I rebooted three times before I realised I had a system update waiting for me to install it.
For another, they really need to add a queueing system. I had to completely cancel the download of Contrast in order to get updates for games in my disc drive to update in a reasonable amount of time.
Yet another – is there an easier way to adjust volume on headphones connected to the controller? I love being able to have all audio going to headphones that aren’t attached to the console, but get sound levels are erratic in some games, so I’m deafened by explosions to the point I can’t hear (already quiet) dialogue.
Spent most of Saturday playing Killzone, and while it’s beautiful, it does make me feel old. “What am I meant to be doing here?” *press up on d-pad* 7mm tall thin grey text on a light grey/brown background from across the room? Yea, I can certainly read that… That, and the objective marker regularly got lost in the visual noise. And why do the controls get hit with a tranquilliser as soon as you enter an in-game cutscene?
AC4 is beautiful, as expected – will definitely be spending more time with that over the coming weeks. Contrast, thus far, has been somewhat underwhelming. Knack… needs more checkpoints before I go back to it. Resogun is… beyond my comprehension.
So far, it’s not much to write home about. Graphics, while impressive compared to PS3 or 360, are par for the course when compared to some of the games I’ve played on PC this year (I know, I know, please don’t hit me). But, thinking about what devs will be able to do with this much horsepower, when they could do this much with launch titles? When they could do so much with so little on the last gen? That’s why I got this console. I guess we won’t really see any of that until next year, tho…
Anyone plugged this bad boy into a 4k tv? I want to know if videos come out upscaled. I know games wont..
I love my PS4. I have never had a problem with my Dualshock 3 but man the DS4 is soooo much better. The joysticks are more resistant and feel like you have way more precision with each movement. The triggers are better as well. They are actual triggers lol. The battery life doesn’t bother me one bit. I keep my DS4 charged and leave it charging when the ps4 is on standby mode. So convenient. Now about the UI. EVERYTHING is quick, easy, and downright simple. I downloaded and installed DC UNIVERSE ONLINE in like 20 to 25 minutes. (PS3 took almost a whole day). I love the what’s new section. It could be a little bit more organized but that’s an easy patch. GAMES. I bought AC4 Black Flag, and Knack. Both look stunning and play so smoothly. Loading times are ridiculously quick. Playstation is all about GAMES. So 5 free games I got. Resogun, Contrast, DC Universe Online, Blacklight Retribution, and Warframe. That’s just a good ass deal. No issues with my PS4 at all. Love everything about it.