Sony’s next generation games console, the Sony PlayStation 4 launches in the US this week on the 15th of November, the console will also go on sale in Europe on the 29th of November.
Sony is expecting to sell quite a few consoles from launch day until the end of the year, the company has announced that it expects to sell 3 million PlayStation 4 consoles this year.
Sony has also said that they have enough supply to meet the demand for the console, and they are expecting to sell around 5 million consoles by March of next year.
PlayStation 4 Features and Specifications
The PlayStation 4 boasts a range of impressive features and specifications designed to enhance the gaming experience. It is powered by an eight-core AMD Jaguar CPU and a 1.84 teraflop AMD Radeon GPU, which together provide the console with significant processing power. The PS4 also includes 8GB of GDDR5 RAM, ensuring smooth performance and quick load times for games and applications.
One of the standout features of the PlayStation 4 is its new DualShock 4 controller, which includes a touchpad, a built-in speaker, and a light bar that interacts with the PlayStation Camera to provide motion control capabilities. The console also supports remote play, allowing gamers to stream their PS4 games to a PlayStation Vita or compatible devices.
Competition with Xbox One
Microsoft are also launching their next generation console this month, the Xbox One, and it will be interesting to see which of the two consoles takes the top spot. The Xbox One, which launches on the 22nd of November, is priced at $499 in the US, making it $100 more expensive than the PlayStation 4, which retails for $399.
The Xbox One features an eight-core AMD CPU, 8GB of DDR3 RAM, and a custom GPU, similar to the PlayStation 4. However, the Xbox One also includes the Kinect sensor, which allows for voice commands and motion tracking, adding an extra layer of interactivity to the console.
Both consoles offer a range of exclusive games and services. The PlayStation 4 has titles like “Killzone: Shadow Fall” and “Infamous: Second Son,” while the Xbox One boasts games such as “Forza Motorsport 5” and “Ryse: Son of Rome.” Additionally, both consoles provide access to streaming services, social features, and online multiplayer gaming through their respective networks, PlayStation Network and Xbox Live.
Sony has emphasized that they have enough supply to meet the demand for the console, and they are expecting to sell around 5 million consoles by March of next year. This confidence in their supply chain is crucial, as high demand and limited supply can often lead to shortages and frustrated customers.
We would like to hear from our readers who are planning on purchasing either a PlayStation 4 or an Xbox One. Leave a comment and let us know which of the two consoles you have decided to buy and why. Are you drawn to the PlayStation 4’s powerful hardware and exclusive games, or do you prefer the Xbox One’s Kinect integration and multimedia capabilities?
Source Bloomberg
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