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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Latest Games
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PaRappa the Rapper Remastered (2018)
Developed by Sony Computer Entertainment for PS4
PaRappa the Rapper Remastered is a misc game developed by Sony Computer Entertainment and released on PlayStation 4. -
Far Cry 5 (2018)
Developed by Ubisoft, Ubisoft Montreal for WIN, PS4, XOne
Far Cry 5 is an action game developed by Ubisoft, Ubisoft Montreal and released on Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One. -
Star Wars Battlefront II (2017) (2017)
Developed by EA DICE for WIN, PS4, XOne
Star Wars Battlefront II (2017) is a shooter game developed by EA DICE and released on Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One. -
LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2 (2017)
Developed by Traveller's Tales for WIN, , PS4, XOne
LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2 is an action game developed by Traveller's Tales and released on Microsoft Windows, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One. -
Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom (2017)
Developed by Level 5 for WIN, PS4
Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom is a role-playing game developed by Level 5 and released on Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4.
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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Hardware
The following are the technical specs currently known for the Playstation 4, as revealed by Sony themselves.
Software
The following will cover the major software that comes standard in each PlayStation 4.
Accessories
The following pages will detail all of the PlayStation 4's official accessories.
SKUs
PlayStation 4 Brainwaves
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