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PlayStation 4

The PlayStation 4 (PS4) is a video game console from Sony Computer Entertainment. The successor to the PlayStation 3, it is an eigth generation console along with Wii U and Xbox One. Designed to attact a broader range of developers, the PS4 dropped the complicated Cell architecture for a simpler AMD processor.

A large part of the consoles function revolves around the newly revealed DualShock 4 controller, which features a new "Share" button that allows players to instantly upload the last several minutes of video or live stream their gameplay, and interactivity with other services and devices, including Gaikai, a cloud-based gaming service that will offer streaming video game content; PlayStation App, which will connect smartphones and tablets into a second screen to enhance gameplay; and PlayStation Vita, which will be able to play a majority of the games through Remote Play.

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    Building on the fast-paced action the series is famous for, and featuring an abundance of new gameplay mechanics, the gripping sequel will be released across America as ATTACK ON TITAN 2 in Early 2018. Players will once again don the renowned Omni-Directional Maneuver Gear as they fight and repel the fearsome Titans that threaten humanity, to restore peace within the walls. While more information about the game’s release, platforms, and narrative will be unveiled in the coming weeks, We released an immersive teaser trailer featuring famous scenes from the comics and anime, fully rendered with in-game graphics.
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History

Early development began on the PlayStation 4 in 2008, just two years after the release of the PlayStation 3. The lead system architect was Mark Cerny, who would also later go on to host the company's first PlayStation 4 conference.

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The following are the technical specs currently known for the Playstation 4, as revealed by Sony themselves.

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Alternative name(s) PS4, Orbis
CPU AMD Jaguar 8-core CPU
Generation: 8
Graphics Custom AMD Radeon GPU
Launch Date 11/15/2013 (NA), 11/29/2013 (EU), 02/22/2014 (JP)
Media Blu-ray Disc, DVD
Memory 8 GB GDDR5
Name code PS4
Storage 500 GB
Type: Home Console
Website playstation.com/

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