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How Sony Can Now Ride on Microsoft's Back

Xbox One and PlayStation 4 are going head to head... so which company has had the best strategy? And has the PS Eye been left to die, or will it become more popular in the next generation?

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BananaEatingSquid4720d ago

I checked out The Playroom for PS4 and freaking loved it. It combines PS4 Eye and Dualshock 4, I'm sure there will be a lot of people loving PS4 Eye ;)

NoonEEE4720d ago

Those little alien thingies (whatever they are) were pretty cute. And I'm a manly man! "Cute" is rare coming out of my mouth.

NoonEEE4720d ago

Or.... out of my fingers when I type.

BananaEatingSquid4720d ago

Yeah... the robot thing too. Reminded me of a Portal robot. Always a plus. Speaking of Portal, wonder if we'll ever be seeing a Portal 3? Or Half Life 3?! On PS4?!!!?

The_Con-Sept4720d ago

If anyone remembers the survey that took place back 4 months ago before the reveal. Sony was asking us questions along the lines of console price, ps eye, online play, single player story lines and controller design.

Instead of asking us for our input on each subject they instead had us rank the importance of each aspect from 1 to 10. And it looks like Sony took this survey at heart and made their decisions based on what we wanted most, while putting things we wanted least on the back burner. Now the PS4 price was #3 for me with great stories in games at #1 and #2 was online functionality. Ps eye ranked #8 for me with multiplayer games at #4.

LackTrue4K4720d ago

(insert my user name here...)

hahaha...ahaha..a.ahha.....

xk774720d ago

if the Eye doesnt have voice control then its gonna fail

Vinc3604720d ago

Weird assumption, you could do voice commands with just about any medium-quality microphone.

Wintersun6164720d ago (Edited 4720d ago )

^ True and the PS4 controller has a mic.

PigPen4720d ago

Which is sold separately and i'm sure there will be a lot of people not loving it. But to be fair I can't knock it till I try it.

TheGrimReaper00114720d ago

confirmed:
There will be different bundles
One confirmed by Sony is that they'll bundle the ps4,controller,camera and an other like this but with the game knack as well

kewlkat0074720d ago (Edited 4720d ago )

Lets be honest, not bundling the Ps eye is what made the PS4 cheaper in the first place. I doubt many buy it and I doubt many devs support it if the numbers don't pan out. That is the strategy Sony went with to undercut MS.

ShwankyShpanky4720d ago

Then how come a PS4 + a $60 Eye is still cheaper than an Xbone? If it were bundled it would probably even come in at $450.

kewlkat0074720d ago (Edited 4720d ago )

As long as enough people buy it, there will be incentive for devs to use or incorporate it.

I just don't think that will happen to the point where everyone goes out and buy one. We'll see.

creatchee4720d ago (Edited 4720d ago )

The 100 dollar price difference is due to the addition of Kinect 2 rather than simply the omission of Eye. Say what you want about Kinect, but it's expensive tech.

Xer0_SiN4720d ago (Edited 4720d ago )

i think once the naysayers realize and understand that sony is in a VERY comfortable spot this upcoming generation, the quicker they can accept what is. sony pulled all the right moves. xbox one can back track all they want. but for what? yes, they will always have their loyalist as with does any company. but in the end even those loyalist will support sony, without actually "supporting" sony. how? sony gets royalties from every bluray drive and bluray disc made. the perks of paving the way to new technology; technology that is now accepted as the standard.

PigPen4720d ago

Wii U doesn't have Blu-ray. That's the only console that i'm interested in as of now. I might buy another when I start to see that i'm missing out on some gems, but don't feel like that as of now.

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NoonEEE4720d ago (Edited 4720d ago )

Valve's too afraid of the number 3 to make those games, Banana. It's like.... some kind of superstition or something.

Portal 2 was never on PS3 btw.

BananaEatingSquid4720d ago

Uh, Portal 2 was definitely on PS3. I don't know if you were just kiddin' around... but... hold up... CRASH BANDICOOT can TALK?

1lawrence4720d ago

u must of never seen the commercials for crash

TheGrimReaper00114720d ago

Yeah, remember when he first talked in the games?
PANCAKES!
...
thats when crash died for me =(
It wasnt funny, the games (crash of the titans and mind over mutant) sucked, story was bleh, animations were bad, repetitive, ...

Burrito26a4720d ago

"Portal 2 was never on PS3 btw."

Then what was I playing?

BananaEatingSquid4720d ago (Edited 4720d ago )

My thoughts exactly. My insanity either went down the drain or this dude is full of lies.

@1lawrence, I have.... and that sucks. The Crash from MY childhood never spoke.

Edit: V Oh, I see. I still stand by my point, Crash ain't supposed to talk ;)

Burrito26a4720d ago

@ Banana... They mean the original commercials promoting PS1. "Booya Granma!"- Crash Team Racing.

GenericNameHere4720d ago

Portal 2 was REVEALED on Sony's E3 2010 (or was it 2011?) conference. Portal 2 did release on PS3. PoStal 2, on the other hand, did not release on PS3.

Are you high or something?

Cuzzo634720d ago

@NoonEEE
Portal 2 was never on PS3 btw.

WTF! You must don't get out much
Also could connect with the Pc guys and play together

JoGam4720d ago

I feel sad for the misinformed.

sic_chops4720d ago

I played portal 2 on ps3 as well as thousands of other gamers.

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ThanatosDMC4720d ago

Head to head? Isnt it more like PS4's fist to Xbone's face?

BananaEatingSquid4720d ago

Good point ;) I'm all set to get a PS4 (pre-ordered and all) and still don't want to get the Xbox One... even after they reversed their DRM policies and whatnot. I might get it one day.... but for now, PS4 all the way.

ThanatosDMC4720d ago

The one thing they need to change out of their policy is the fact that they can change it to whatever they want later. I really hope they dont implement some sort of control/drm on games later for those who purchase the Xbone. But then again most of the online features are going to be behind that pay wall.

creatchee4720d ago

@ThanatosDMC

Sony has the same provision. Every console does. It's nothing new.

unworthy154720d ago

That's ridiculous, Xbox One is better in most ways, as you could see today, it turns out the XBOX's power is BIGGER than the PS4, Microsoft has discovered that!!

PigPen4720d ago

It could be just like this current gen, but only time will tell. I do believe the controller is better.

theWB274720d ago

I guess you hear it all when an article states Microsoft only included the Kinect cause they thought Sony would do it. Has he not seen how much focus and money Micro threw the Kinects way?

I wonder why it's so hard to accept that we have 3, very distinct companies making systems. Why do people want them to be so similar? I bought the PS3 knowing it was a different experience than the 360. If Microsoft wants to focus on the living room and a camera then let them. If Sony wants to go with power and game games games. Let Nintendo continue to offer their powerhouse titles.

Vinc3604720d ago

It's certainly not the only reason, but I'm sure it comforted them in the idea that it would be included with EVERY console, and would make the price higher.

unworthy154720d ago

You're being ridiculous, read the article correctly before you talk. It does not say any of the stuff you say it does.

theWB274720d ago

Another similar situation is the one surrounding the PS4 Eye, which was implied to be included in the console since the february reveal. That assumption most likely comforted Microsoft in their plans to include Kinect One with every Xbox One that they sold, as they expected Sony to focus on a similar device with lesser specs. On top of that, Sony even reportedly sent information to their retail partners mentioning that their target price for the PS4 was $499, and that it would include the PS Eye. This kind of information can reliably leak out to their competitors, and it looks like it may have been an intentional move by Sony this time around. Microsoft must have thought they had this in the bag, with a console launching at the same price, with a much more impressive motion sensor in Kinect 2.0. - See more at: http://www.gamefocus.ca/blo...

Direct paragraph from the article...the camera has been a focus from Micro since introducing the first Kinect...a huge focus. To think they'd pour that much money into a device that is integral to the system isn't based off anything other than their idea. Regardless if Sony did include the eye it wouldn't have been integrated nearly to the extent of the Kinect 2. So taking the stance that I read the article correctly and you mot likely didn't..Ill stick to my comment.

sincitysir14720d ago

I will buy the eye when it's goes on sale! Too many games to buy the eye instead of [insert game name]

Vinc3604720d ago

I already have more PS4 games preordered than I ever had gamecube games in its lifetime. Not an attack on the GC btw, I love that system, and I did miss too many games on it :(

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Playstation Plus Monthly Games for May: EA Sports FC 26, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, Nine Sols

All available May 5.

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FPSRUSSIA32d ago

What's Point in commenting your basicly closing down the site.

LiViNgLeGaCY32d ago

I'm surprised it's still the old site. I thought he said starting today?

Eonjay32d ago

Its like the final episode of the Sapranos. You gonna go to make a comment and when you click add th-

Profchaos32d ago

Timezone thing maybe.... RIP

darthv7232d ago

Insert the Ferris Bueller end scene... "You're still here? It's over.."

LiViNgLeGaCY32d ago

I think the only game here for me is Nine Sols. Was always interested in that game.

TheColbertinator32d ago

Glad I don't buy FIFA games anymore

Rebel_Scum32d ago

Hey now! Thats a great month.

Nacho_Z32d ago

Good month for me, I wanted that particular footy game and thought it might be due. Anyway who cares, shame about the site I'll miss the comment sections. All the best everyone.

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Naughty Dog Was Reportedly Divided On Joel's Controversial Fate During Development Of TLOU Part 2

Naughty Dog was reportedly divided on the controversial fate of Joel in The Last of Us Part 2 during the game's development.

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SimpleDad33d ago

NO, that can't be... No! I can't... Really?/s

Cacabunga33d ago

They for sure chose the worst way to deal with it

-Foxtrot32d ago

Funny considering Bruce left half way through development and now we get told there was an internal conflict with the story direction.

Makes you think…

HectixRose33d ago

I think it was good decision, if he was still alive, he would have been a mascot just like Kratos, drake and many others. These old dudes gotta die for new characters to take center stage with their own storyline. They keep dragging the emotional baggage into many sequels and eventually the story just turns into absolute shit show.

JEECE33d ago

It was ironic because people complained heavily about the story in the Uncharted games not having sufficient stakes because all the key characters always survived, despite the dangerous situations they were always in. Then ND killed a character in a more serious series and everyone lost their minds. Just shows that people don't always really want the thing they say they want.

CantThinkOfAUsername32d ago

I thought the more common complaint about Uncharted franchise was how the main cast are the good guys acting so nonchalantly while killing hundreds in cold blood (aka the dissonance between gameplay and story cutscenes). They just did it again in Part II.

Soy33d ago

Didn't have to kill him. Just have them part ways or Joel can "retire," whatever.

DarXyde32d ago

I don't think he would necessarily need to become a mascot (and besides, technically, I'd say Ellie is... So regardless, someone was going to be).

From a narrative perspective, I do think it has a similar effect to Ricky dying in Boyz N Da Hood: very likeable character, and you're really motivated to see the get back—in this case, it's more intense because it's an interactive experience. Most people hated Abby, but I get what they were after with portraying the cycle of violence and revenge—unfortunately, the game appears to want to take the side of the bad people.

But I will say that if Joel survived, it does become harder to tell an interesting story. What COULD have happened is an exploration into the rift between Joel and Ellie after the trolley dilemma events of the first game. It could have been interesting to see Abby out for revenge at the same time Ellie hated Joel.

Ashunderfire8632d ago

Sorry just had to say this lol! RICKYYYY!

Man Cuba Gooding Jr was miscast in that movie, but that part was cringey it was sad and funny at the same time man.

Ashunderfire8632d ago (Edited 32d ago )

I understand but the way they went about killing Joel, was poorly executed. Even the show of the Last of Us games tried to improved it, but it was just as bad. Well at least Joel got to know the reason why he had to die, before the death happened in the show. That part gave us the full context, but the game just let it happen with no pay off.

Joel death should have been a midway thing through the story, so we at least get to play him a little more with Ellie. Abby didn’t need to be this Hulk looking woman, but more like the show Abby which is a beater idea in my opinion.

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InUrFoxHole33d ago

The only ND game that was so disappointing to me I couldn't finish it.

pwnmaster300033d ago

Honestly as much as I loved the game, they could have just not killed him off.
I get it creator vision and all but killing a character that made you millions is just wrong imo. At least have him go down fighting.

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Final Fantasy X 25th Anniversary Website Launches With New Nomura Artwork and Merchandise

Square Enix launches Final Fantasy X 25th anniversary site, revealing new Nomura art, books, music releases, and merchandise.

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-Foxtrot33d ago

Look I know VIII has its issues and all that but how on earth can the do big anniversary events with new artwork and merchandise for VII, IX and X yet VIII got sweet f*** all.

They could have given it something during its 25th anniversary yet all it got was a single Happy Anniversary post on their social media.

solideagle32d ago

they should know that we are OG fans of VIII as it sold truckload as well. not as much as VII or X. I personally didn't like IX but X and VI are my personal fav.

Shadow Hearts 2 covenant is another game I love. I hope one day someone can make remake, I would be delighted

Relientk7732d ago

Final Fantasy VIII is great and you are always the first to defend it in the comments