I got my PS4 Bundle with the camera, Killzone and two controllers on release day at 11 a.m. and I set it up at 4 that afternoon. It took less than 5 minutes to connect the console up to my Onkyo receiver and I used a new HDMI cable I bought from Amazon as I found the one enclosed slightly short for where I wanted to place the PS4. After switching it on, the software updated itself to ver. 1.51 and setup was a breeze. The operating system is real fast and PS3 users will be pleasantly surprised by just how much faster it is now when compared to PS3. I then tried for an hour to sign on PSN but I suspect it was so busy with Day One purchasers it took a bit of time. I just kept coming back every fifteen minutes while playing Call of Duty: Ghosts and eventually, I was able to sign-on and resume my PlayStation Plus membership I took out in June on the PS3. I was able to download Resogun, Warframe and a couple more games and I then got on with gaming away for the rest of the evening and all night until 4 this morning! By the way if you have a decent broadband connection, even the wireless is fast.
The console looks good, harking back to the PS2 in some ways and is very light compared to the original fatboy PS3. However, the build quality appears excellent and the size is surprisingly compact. The console looks 'designed' and by this I mean that it feels to me a great deal of thought went into how it should look. It certainly is very modern but it is also attractive and eye-catching. It isn't just another box like my receiver or my dvd or blu-ray players although not as formidable. The disc slot is harder to see and the Eject and Power buttons are narrow and thin but require just a slight touch. The console, remarkably, is not generating anything like the heat the PS3 did and was not too hot even after 10 straight hours of gaming (ahem!) due to those really large vents on the back. I am amazed that Sony managed to integrate the power supply within the case considering how small it is compared to the previous PS3 and Xbox One, especially when it is supposed to be more powerful. It all suggests that a great deal of time went not only into the design but also into ensuring that the PS4 runs cooler, quieter and more efficiently than any console before. The console is not at all noisy and seemed whisper quiet to me, something I did really appreciate last night. The Dualshock 4 is excellent and in my opinion the best controller out there at the moment. It feels good, slightly larger than the 3rd version but appeared more finished. The response is as one would want and within an hour it was like I had been playing with it all my life. I like the new functions and even though the ear-piece supplied is basic, one can use a better one instead and it is a really useful inclusion nevertheless.
Yes, there are few AAA games available at the moment but there are at least six such games out now that you can enjoy on the PS4 and more are on the way, from Sony, second and third party studios and independents. By next summer there will be many games out and in the interim enjoy both your PS4 and PS3! There are still many games being released on the PS3 and more to come so don't abandon it yet!. I personally have six major releases I want to catch up on so far.
If you area PS3 user, I can assure you that you will appreciate the PS4 even more and there is just no reason not to purchase it if you can afford it.
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The best place to play
PlayStation 4 is for the players who want to set out on incredible journeys through immersive new worlds and be part of a deeply connected gaming community.
With an outstanding line-up of games already available - and many more currently in development - PS4 is the best place to play amazing top-tier blockbusters and innovative indie hits.
More reasons to play
The PS4--ten times more powerful than the PS3--is the world’s most powerful games console. Within its sleek and compact shell lies a 500GB hard drive, full HD (1080p) capability, superior speed and graphics, and an internal power supply to save you space. With 5-star reviews across the board, from the likes of Stuff magazine, a People’s Choice Award from IGN readers, and T3’s Gadget of the Year Award, the PS4 truly is the best place to play.
The Dualshock 4
The Dualshock 4 wireless controller features familiar controls while incorporating new ways to interact with games and other players. Improved dual analog sticks and trigger buttons offer an even greater sense of control, while the capacitive touch pad opens up endless potential for new gameplay possibilities. Experience the evolution of play with the DUALSHOCK 4 wireless controller.
Unmissable Entertainment
It’s not just all about next-gen gaming. With DVD and Blu-ray film support, as well as featuring the top digital apps such as Spotify, TV from Sky (Sky Go Extra), Amazon Instant Video, Netflix, WWE Network, BBC iPlayer, and YouTube, the PS4 is also the home for unmissable entertainment.
PlayStation Network and PlayStation Plus
The PlayStation Network (PSN) supports up to 2,000 online friends, up to eight users for cross-game party chat, and with Share Play you have the ability to virtually pass the controller from you to your friend over the internet, even if they do not own the game. The PlayStation Plus membership service gives you an instant game collection, two games a month which you can download directly, and a range of exclusive discounts in the PlayStation Store.
Gamer focused
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Remote play
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PS4 Standard Edition
Received my PS4 Standard Edition today, it arrived a week late but that was not Amazon's fault and at least it arrived eventually as I thought it was lost. I was a bit apprehensive about receiving a faulty one but I am happy to report there are no problems here. The only issue I had was downloading the 1.52 System Update as it timed out a few times while downloading but that was probably due to my Internet connection and I got the update eventually. Currently playing a Blu-Ray movie to test the Blu-Ray drive and its working perfectly. Really happy and relieved I have no problems!
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