10 Things I Want From Sony With the PlayStation 4

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10 Things I Want From Sony With the PlayStation 4
June 22nd, 2012 at 12:55 am -

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I would like to start off by saying that these are things I believe the PlayStation 4 would be better off with and greatly improve the console as a whole. Noting that there is no current info on the “Real” PlayStation 4 at this time, this is all just rumor and speculation as to what I would like to see in the PlayStation 4. So without further ado… let’s begin!

1. 2015 Release

Whoa! 2015? That’s pretty far off! Well, it is, however I believe that Sony is making the right call when Jack Tretton said on Game Trailers at E3 2012 that it is more important to take the time to build a quality machine. And in three years’ time not only do I believe that the PlayStation 4 will come out last, but also come out better prepared. Three years of advancing technology, updating hardware, and launch title development can give the PlayStation 4 enough time to complete all of the other objects on this list!

2. Fully Redesigned PSN

Okay so let’s run this down because there are a lot of aspects to a fully redesigned PSN. My PSN “2.0″ would need to obviously have cross-game chat and the Party System from the PS Vita for sure; however I would also like to have the trophy system show me both my PS3 trophies and Vita trophies all in one place! I would like to add that with Vita/PS3 trophy integration I want to be able to also compare trophies a lot faster. Faster speed, better comparison layout, something where all my trophy information is able to be evaluated, compared, and understood in one simplistic screen.

Enough about trophies however, a newly designed XMB or menu system for the PS4 is a nice change from the norm of the PlayStation 3’s cross media bar.  User Interface changes need to include a design that is not only easy to navigate and organized, but also needs to remain customizable.

 

By the way, with the new user interface, I would love it to be, that when I get a message on PSN 2.0 that I can just tap the PlayStation button when I see a message notification appear and read the message instantly! For more on this check out number 6.

3. PlayStation 4/Vita bundle

With the advent of a PlayStation 4, a bundle with the Vita would be a great choice for consumers to have, not only to get the latest technology behind the PlayStation 4, but for an extra $100/$150 consumers will also get the PlayStation Vita at a deal that should be of at least $50 off the regular price of the Vita. Note that this mans by 2015 there will be a Vita price drop (which is extremely likely within the next three years. For more on Vita/PS4 integration please read number five.

4. $399/$499 Price Point

Alright I know the PS3 was given an outrageous price point at around $500 or $600 dollars and I know this also seems kind of steep, however if you look at the state of Sony as a corporation and their need for profit. The right game line-up at launch with the right features and marketing, Sony can pull this off.  Tons of people got in line to pay $600 for a PS3, so tons more will likely line up for a $500 or $400 PS4. With time and if the price drops regularly, Sony can be very successful with this tactic and make a killer console! I know I would pay that much for the PS4!

5. Vita/PS4 cross-play enhancements

There is already cross-play on the PS3 with save transfers and competitive cross-play, however with the PS4 there needs to be a whole new level of support for this type of function. Support, support, support! I want at least half of the games that are released on the PS4 to be able to use the Vita in one way or another. From using it as a rearview mirrors (like the how Gran Turismo was supposed to use the PSP), to using it as a second screen, Sony can earn a massive leg-up on Wii U from utilizing a strong connection with the Vita, and the use of the Vita as a PS4 controller is very necessary for this to be fulfilled.

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    • JordanSlo

      I would just like to say that with number 7, I don’t nessicarily mean a full blown surround sound headset, any headset would do lol

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      • Axe99

        Either way, though, it’d still increase costs, and be a bit of a turn-off for single-player only gamers (and there’s plenty of them still out there). And for someone like me, who prefers to rock something that’s a bit more advanced than what would be packed in, it would also be a waste. Waste = more cost for everyone.

        That, and in the games I play online on PS3 (which is a _lot_ of them, both Killzones, most CoDs, Battlefield, Starhawk, Warhawk, RUSE, Magic 2011, GT5…. I could go on for some time), I have no trouble finding people with headsets. However, I do find that the people who take the time to get headsets have something sensible to say, and are interested in communicating. By packing in a (cheap) headset with the 360, _everyone_ is on comms – which means all the twits that never would have taken the time to get a headset are busy bombarding the airwaves. I spend enough time muting people on PS3 without those not interested in communicating well getting a free pass to clog up the airwaves.

        A big fan of your other ideas though :) .

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    • http://www.facebook.com/jlove4life Jay Love

      i love the idea plus xbox 360 is lacking bluray if 72o gets it i believe ps3 can still tap into some cell power to give us better games as good as new consoles, remember only reason games look same (multiplats) on both consoles now is because their ported from inferior xbox to ps3, next gen will change this and ps3 can hang with 7200 and wii u for awhile(they never max out consoles in first few years so ps3 could very well be on par with wii u and 720)

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    • AO

      Great ideas except for the controller. PS4′s controller should be a amalgamation of the Dual Shock and Vita. Front and back OLED touch screen with the feel and comfort of the Dual Shock 3 (with improved L3 R3 sticks and L2 R2 triggers). It may be interesting to make a “Vita 2.0″ as the official PS4 controller with said Dual Shock improvements. You can use it to play games on your big screen, then take the controller/Vita on the road and play your Vita games.

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    • GrayFox

      Backward compatibility with PS3

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    • Guest

      All these things will probably never truly happen because Sony has dropped the ball so often this gen that many have no faith that they will ever pick it up again.
      Expect an overpriced machine that will be second rate in programming again (especially If you want any of these features)…and zero backwards compatibility to boot because of the architectural change (the Cell was a colosal failure that everyone in the technology industry dropped right after its release – nobody likes to program for that PoS).
      Vita is a flop, Sony’s in the worst financial position ever and 0 innovation from them is going to kill them very soon.

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