So the new PlayStation 4 has been revealed, to an extent anyway. While we now now what the new features added into this new console will be and an idea of what the games will look like we still are none the wiser as to what the console itself will look like.
So the emphasis on this new next gen console would be appear to be on the social aspect of gaming and instant gaming. New features include the ability to instantly share screenshots or video of games you are currently playing by the use of the 'Share' button on the new controller. You are also able to watch what your friends are playing, live, and to message you friends with helpful tips of how to get through tricky parts of the game they may be stuck on. This isn't all though, you see with the PS4 you can now remotely control your friends game from your console and do those tricky parts that they just can't seem to do. The console and network itself is being made to incorporate social network sites like Facebook to make sharing your progress or game stats that much quicker and easier.
Also revealed was the ability to use the PlayStation Vita as a second screen to play your PS4 games on (much like the Wii U and what Sony tried to do with the PS3/PSP). It looks good and providing it works with the majority if not all games then I can see this feature having a knock on effect on the sales of the Vita.
There are cool features like the "suspend mode" which allows you to turn off and then turn on the console and pick up exactly where you left off, without having to reload the game. Gaikai cloud system that allows you to play a chunk of any game that catches your eye on the store. And there is also the ability to play games while their are being downloaded without the need to wait for the download to be finished to play.
Alot more was revealed but overall I am very excited for the new PlayStation and for all the features that come with it. The social aspects of the console particularly impressed me and I'm hopeful that they will all work as they have been shown to. My eyes are currently fixed on Microsoft and the reveal of the next Xbox because as it stands at the moment, if they don't pull something amazing out of the bag I can see alot of people going back/converting to the PlayStation 4 when it's released.
Check out the official PlayStation UK blog post (linked below) about the PlayStation Meeting 2013 for more information and for the link to re-watch the meeting if you missed it.
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