PlayStation 4
The PlayStation 4 (also known by the abbreviated name PS4)[6][7] is the fourth home video game console produced by Sony Computer Entertainment and is not compatible with the PlayStation 3. It was officially announced at a press conference on February 20, 2013 and launched on November 15, 2013. The PlayStation 4 was discontinued in Japan on 5 January 2021.
Developer | Sony Computer Entertainment |
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Manufacturer | Sony Computer Entertainment |
Product family | PlayStation |
Type | Video game console |
Generation | Eighth generation |
Release date | Original Model:
PS4 Pro: |
Retail availability | 2013-present |
Introductory price | US$399/€399/£349/¥38,980 |
Discontinued | Japan: January 5, 2021 (all models except PS4 Slim) |
Units sold | 106 million (as of December 31, 2019) |
Units shipped | 113.6 million (as of September 30, 2020) |
Media | Blu-ray Disc, DVD, USB Storage |
Operating system | PlayStation 4 system software |
Memory | 8 GB GDDR5 (unified) |
Storage | Hard drive, 500GB, 1TB (user upgradeable) |
Display | Video output formats
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Graphics | Semi-custom AMD Radeon GPU (integrated into APU) |
Controller input | DualShock 4, PlayStation Move, PlayStation Vita |
Camera | PlayStation Camera |
Connectivity | 802.11 b/g/n Wireless, Bluetooth 2.1, USB 3.0, Ethernet 10/100/1000 |
Backward compatibility | No native support Cloud support planned PlayStation 2 emulating |
Predecessor | PlayStation 3 |
Successor | PlayStation 5 |
Website | Country selector |
Sony focused on "social" aspects as a major feature of the console. Although the PS4 has improved social functionality, the features are optional and can be disabled. Users can create or join community groups based on personal interest. Gamers can watch live gameplay of games which their friends are playing. Online friends can join a play session via streaming.[8]
History
Presentation
Sony invited press to a New York City event on 20 February 2013.[9] The company announced the event on Thursday 31 January, inviting us to "see the future".[10]
Add-ons
In 2016, Sony unveiled the PlayStation VR, a virtual reality headset add-on for the PlayStation 4. The PlayStation VR is not included in the pack. It comes with a Mono Headset. The PlayStation VR also has a PlayStation Camera.
Models
There are three different models of the PS4:
- PS4 (2013, first model): 1.84 TFLOPS,[11] 8 GB GDDR5 RAM, 256 MB DDR3 RAM, 2 x USB 3.0,[12] 500 GB storage, 399 €.
- PS4 Slim (2016, replaced PS4): Same technical specifications, smaller housing, more quiet and more energy efficient in operation, 500 GB or 1 TB storage, 249 € (500 GB model), 299 € (1 TB model).
- PS4 Pro (2016, more powerful model): 4.198 TFLOPS,[13] 8 GB GDDR5 RAM, 1 GB DDR3 RAM, more powerful GPU, higher clocked CPU, 3 x USB 3.1,[14] 1 TB storage, 399 €.
PlayStation 4 Media
The DualShock 4 (DS4) controller made by Sony for the PlayStation 4. It is notable for using a different form factor than previous PlayStation controllers, which had been relatively unchanged since the original PlayStation DualShock. It features new additions such as a headphone jack, touchscreen and light source for the PlayStation Camera.
The PlayStation 4 Camera, which is required for use with the PS VR
Infrared photograph of the PS4 Pro's APU die
Related pages
- PlayStation
- PlayStation 2
- PlayStation 3
- PlayStation 5
- Sony
- PlayStation Portable also known as PSP.
- PlayStation Vita
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 O'Brien, Terrence (20 August 2013). "PlayStation 4 hitting shelves on November 15th in the US for $399, November 29th in Europe". Engadget (AOL). Archived from the original on August 20, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20130820183348/http://www.engadget.com/2013/08/20/playstation-4-hitting-shelves-on-november-15/. Retrieved 20 August 2013.
- ↑ Mohamed N Al Khan (September 26, 2013). Games13: Let the video games begin. The National. http://www.thenational.ae/uae/technology/games13-let-the-video-games-begin. Retrieved September 30, 2013.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Leandre, Kenn (September 18, 2013). "PlayStation 4 Asia Launch Date Announced". IGN Asia (IGN Entertaintment, Inc.). http://ap.ign.com/en/news/9141/playstation-4-singapore-launch-date-announced. Retrieved September 18, 2013.
- ↑ Desai, Sameer (September 30, 2013). Sony's PS4 preorder page for India is live, mentions 2013 release. MCV India. http://www.mcvindia.com/news/read/sony-s-ps4-preorder-page-for-india-is-live-mentions-2013-release/0121849. Retrieved September 30, 2013.
- ↑ Phillips, Tom (September 9, 2013). "PlayStation 4 won't launch in Japan until February 2014". Eurogamer (Eurogamer Network). Archived from the original on September 9, 2013. https://archive.today/20130909100823/http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2013-09-09-playstation-4-wont-launch-in-japan-until-february-2014. Retrieved September 9, 2013.
- ↑ "The Next PlayStation is Called Orbis, Sources Say. Here are the Details".
- ↑ "Orbis SCE DevNet". Archived from the original on 2013-01-27. Retrieved 2013-02-05.
- ↑ Isabelle Tomatis. PS4's Share Play feature in action Archived October 27, 2014, at the Wayback Machine, blog.eu.playstation.com, October 24, 2014.
- ↑ "Sony to show the 'future' Feb. 20, could it be the PlayStation 4?".
- ↑ "PS4 release date, news and rumours".
- ↑ "PS4 Pro vs PS4: Which PlayStation console is right for you". Trusted Reviews. 2019-08-10. Retrieved 2020-07-16.
- ↑ "PS4: Release, Spiele, Controller, Hardware, Features - Alle Infos zum Launch der PlayStation 4". PC GAMES (in Deutsch). 2013-11-13. Retrieved 2020-07-16.
- ↑ "AMD Playstation 4 Pro GPU Specs". TechPowerUp. Retrieved 2020-07-16.
- ↑ "PS4 Pro: Elf Fragen zur neuen Super-Konsole". computerbild.de (in Deutsch). Retrieved 2020-07-16.