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The dashboard can’t be customised, however. Menus flow by with no lag, which is especially noticeable when browsing the PSN Store. Thankfully, the PS4 supplied has worked as intended from day one, with no sign of either the much-reported HDMI fault, or the so-called blue (or red) light of death that has been highlighted by some buyers in the US.Īfter booting up the PS4 and logging in – your previous PSN ID will work just fine – the first thing that’s obvious is just how much smoother everything is. The PlayStation Network (PSN) activated PS4 support on 22 November so in that time I have racked up about a week of online play too.

Speaking of the PS3, it‘s also downright bizarre that this older machine feels more advanced than the new one in terms of the range of functionality they offer.īefore delving into such subjects as controllers, the PS Camera and the launch games, I think it’s worth revealing exactly how long I’ve had a PS4 ahead of writing this review.įor the record, I received a sample console on 19 November, meaning I’ve had a week-and-a-half to play with Sony’s new toy. It’s a real shame then that it’s also just so much vapourware right now. All those grumbles about backward compatibility? Gone. The chance to bring a huge assortment of legacy titles – and perhaps even PS4 games – to the console is potentially massive. Then there’s the PS4’s much-hyped ability to let gamers play PS One, PS2 and PS3 games remotely with cloud-gaming service Gaikai. Especially since the competition lets you do this too. Sony will certainly need to address this if sharing is to become a generation-defining success. You can choose between Twitch and Ustream streaming services when uploading and watching videos but the video quality, even when set to 'best', is poor. Here the PS4 takes advantage of its ability to constantly record gameplay footage to allow you to upload videos or even live-stream if you’re feeling particularly brave. Perhaps the Share button is its nearest claim to have something that little bit special. Digital audio, HDMI, Ethernet and Sony’s own connector complete the IO array

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