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The PS4 system was designed from the ground up to ensure that the very best games and most immersive experiences reach PlayStation users.\u00a0 It redefines rich and riveting gameplay with powerful graphics and speed, deeply integrated social capabilities, and innovative second-screen features utilizing devices such as the PlayStation\u00aeVita (PS Vita) system.\u00a0 SCE will continue to enhance the PS4 system through future system software updates.<\/p>\n
The following features are available on PS4 at North American launch:<\/p>\n
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- Remote Play
\n<\/b>Users will be able to access PS4 titles displayed on their living room TVs and play them on a PS Vita system over Wi-Fi networksby using PS4 Link.\u00a0 SCE anticipates that most PS4 titles will be playable on the PS Vita system through Remote Play.<\/b><\/li>\n- Second Screen
\n<\/b>Users can use the PS4 Linkapplication for the PS Vita system, and PlayStation\u00aeApp for iPhone, iPad, and Android\u2122<\/sup>based smartphones and tablets,to use these devices as second screens in supported titles.\u00a0 PlayStation\u00aeApp has the ability to enable users to interact with games with their mobiles devices.\u00a0 For example on THE PLAYROOM<\/i>, a title pre-installed in all PS4 systems that requires PlayStation\u00aeCamera, users can draw pictures on their mobile device screens and flick them towards the TV.\u00a0 The images then appear as a 3D object within the game.<\/li>\n- Record, take screen shots, and upload gameplay effortlessly
\n<\/b>The PS4 system provides dedicated, “always on” video encoding systems that enables seamless uploading of gameplay.\u00a0 Users can share their epic triumphs by simply hitting the “SHARE button” on PS4 Wireless Controller (DUALSHOCK\u00ae4), take screenshots or scan through the last 15 minutes of gameplay, tag it and return to the game\u2014the video uploads as the user plays.\u00a0 At the PS4 system’s launch in North America, users will be able to share their images and videos with friends on Facebook and screenshots with followers on Twitter.<\/li>\n- Broadcast and spectate gameplay
\n<\/b>The PS4 system also enhances social spectating by enabling users to broadcast their gameplay in real-time to game fans around the globe, using Ustream and Twitchlive internet streaming services.\u00a0 SCE provides two ways for users to view live broadcasts. First, the Live from PlayStation\u00ae application on PS4 aggregates streams from all PlayStation\u00ae users.\u00a0 Second, users can spectate friends’ PS4 gameplay from PCs, and applications such as Ustream, Twitch, and browsers, which are installed on their mobile devices.\u00a0 These applications can be easily started up via PlayStation\u00aeApp, and users can also use these applications to post comments to gameplay broadcasts.\u00a0 Furthermore, users with PlayStation\u00aeCamera can stream camera images and microphone sounds along with their live gameplay broadcast.<\/li>\n- Play as you download
\n<\/b>This feature enables users to play supported digital titles as they are being downloaded.\u00a0 When a game is purchased, users can start playing after PS4 downloads a portion of the data, while the rest of the game is downloaded in the background during actual gameplay.\u00a0 Games may be downloaded in stand-by mode.<\/li>\n- Multi log-in
\n<\/b>A maximum of 4 users can log-in to a single PS4 system simultaneously.\u00a0 These players can use their own save data to play games, and also earn trophies on their own Sony Entertainment Network accounts even when playing a multi-player game together on a single PS4 system.<\/li>\n- Party (Voice chat)
\n<\/b>By using the Mono Headset bundled with the PS4 system, users will be able to chat with up to eight friends enjoying different applications or games.\u00a0 Furthermore, users can use Party to chat between PS4 and PS Vita systems.<\/li>\n- Face recognition and voice commands<\/b>
\n<\/sup>Users with PlayStation\u00aeCamera will be able to register their facial image onto their PS4 system, and login to their system using facial recognition instead of DUALSHOCK\u00ae4.\u00a0 Furthermore, users can use either the microphone of the Mono Head set connected to DUALSHOCK\u00ae4, or PlayStation\u00aeCamera to navigate through the PS4 home screen (PlayStation\u00aeDynamic Menu) with voice commands to start up games and shutdown the system, among other features.<\/li>\n- Background music player
\n<\/b>Users can enjoy gameplay while listening to music in the background with Music Unlimited, a cloud-based digital music service.\u00a0 Users can also voice chat with friends while listening to music.<\/li>\n- Online Multiplayer
\n<\/b>PlayStation\u00aePlus (PS Plus) members will be able to play PS4 titles online with other players via the network.\u00a0 PS Plus makes it easy for members to join available online multiplayer matches in a variety of ways, including the ability to easily join a game from a live stream broadcast or Party voice chats.<\/li>\n- Blu-ray Disc\u2122 and DVD player
\n<\/b>Users can enjoy not only gaming on their PS4 system, but also Blu-ray and DVD video contents.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nFurthermore, some features will not be available at launch, such as “suspend\/resume mode” which is a feature that keeps the PS4 system in a low power state and promptly takes users back to their game.\u00a0 SCE will provide additional information about system software update version 1.50 and features available at the PS4 system’s North America launch, and features that will be available after launch, in the near future.<\/p>\n
SCE will continuously enrich services and features of the PS4 system, while striving to further expand the PlayStation platform.<\/p>\n
Furthermore, here is a quick rundown of what is included with the console:<\/p>\n
- Second Screen