A screenshot taken from a UK PS4 has confirmed a number of video services for the PS4 launch on November 29th 2013. So far, BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport, Channel 5’s Demand 5 and IGN have been confirmed for launch, with other popular services like LOVEFiLM and Netflix still missing from the line-up.
GameStop has revealed that it has sold out of the company’s current stock allocation of the PS4, with 2.3 million customers waiting for the console from the company globally. The 2.3 million remaining customers are in a waiting list to be informed when the console is back in stock, suggesting demand for the console for months to come.
Website AnandTech has run two speed tests on the internet browsers on the Xbox One and PS4, revealing that the PS4’s browser is 2-5x faster than the Xbox One, at least in terms of JavaScript performance. Two tests were run on each browser, the first using the Sunspider benchmark suite which measures JavaScript performance, and the second using Kracken, a JavaScript performance benchmark created by Mozilla.
DTS, Inc. has revealed that the PS4 is the first product to include the new DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 decoder, enabling the game console to decode 7.1-channel soundtracks streamed in the DTS-HD format. “By featuring DTS’ new DTS-HD Master Audio|7.1 technology, PS4 owners will be able to enjoy the same high-definition 7.1 surround sound experience received on Blu-ray from streaming and VOD services,” said DTS Executive Vice President and COO Brian Towne.
Sony has released the first minor firmware update for the PS4, updating the system software to version v1.51. The minor update is mandatory, and improves the stability of the system software and makes “minor refinements” to the System UI. The update should download to all North American PS4s by default while your console is in stand-by mode.
Sony has released the first minor firmware update for the PS4, updating the system software to version v1.51. The minor update is mandatory, and improves the stability of the system software and makes “minor refinements” to the System UI. The update should download to all North American PS4s by default while your console is in stand-by mode.
EA has released the official launch trailer for upcoming racer Need for Speed: Rivals. The launch trailer focuses on the story aspect of the game, with voiceovers from the game’s protagonist. The game is already available in North America for the PS4, and will be available on the PS3 and other platforms this week, with the PS4 version coming to Europe on November 29th 2013.
With well over a week to go until the PS4 releases in Europe, Sony is rubbing salt in the wounds of European gamers by releasing the official European launch trailer for the console, featuring references to a number of titles. If you look closely, you’ll see references to Knack, Killzone: Shadow Fall, inFamous: Second Son, DriveClub, Watch Dogs, Assassin’s Creed IV and The Order 1886.
If you’re planning to buy (or already have a PS4 Camera), you should be aware that the microphone on the device is always-on, and auto-broadcasts voice if you are in a party chat. There is no option to stop your voice being broadcasted, and you must physically disconnect the camera to stop the microphone, or use a headset and mute it.
