Although the supply situation at issue in the original first paragraph, also converts more and more, I will not for the time being take out him because I find the information continues to be remarkable.
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The demand for the Playstation is currently obviously so great that Sony does not come with the supplies behind. I am one of the lucky ones who have received the console for some time before Christmas. Before it to product review is still just a, I think, remarkable side note: I recently read in the Internet that only their console would get the customers who have ordered before 30 September in time for Christmas. Well, I have ordered the beginning of November on a month later, therefore this information is for Amazon delivery from the Internet incorrect; my console arrived on December 18,
Now to my Test description with respect to the console itself. Anyone who said this part is too long, I recommend directly to the conclusion down to scroll. The points are arranged according to their importance (starting with the (in my opinion) the least important criterion).
- Housing Design: It is surprisingly small and quite slim, but for quite long and offers itself, I think, rather to a halt, as to lie on. I like the design: the top left part of the Playstation consists of a glossy surface, the rest is matte. On and off switch, as well as the knob out down to the disc is refined and barely visible attached to the front. Overall: a simple, but beautiful and valent impression.
- User Interface: Personally I liked the XrossMediaBar PlayStation 3 very well. She was clear and I was able to quickly select between the settings of my music, videos, images and games. It is known that the PS4 the menu has now changed quite strong. Nevertheless remains the Auswählbereiche are arranged horizontally (from l. To r .: Playstation Store, messages, friends, news, party, Profile, Trophies, Settings, Power). Meanwhile, you can but in addition one floor below switch to other applications. For this example, Music Unlimited, Video Unlimited, TV and video, the Internet browser, live count of the Playstation (a mode in which you can watch other people playing via online streaming, which is valid for each title - unabhänggig of whether you purchased it is or not). In addition to open from here the installed game titles and demos. In addition, you will find in this area of news, which is a list of recent activities with the Playstation (based on games represents). For example, here are things like, Max M. Assassins Creed has played, () has 30 trophies from EA Sports (), etc. All in all, can not be denied: the simple principle of the new menu ensures clarity
But what I quickly noticed: Where can I play my own music from the external hard drive to the PS4, where there is this feature for my videos and photos? The answer: it falls completely off, which is a disappointment for me. Instead, you have someone who wants to listen to the music on his console Music Unlimited costs subscribe. The one who wants to see video needs to download it online, with costs (unless it is a mere trailer) course. Watch My Pictures on the PS4, which also belongs to the past. Everywhere I Hinsch old: very fast, I am exposed to a paid service in my Playstation menu.
Another example: Sony has recently given me a 60-day test voucher for Music Unlimited. But after I have entered the code, asks me my Playstation to my credit card information in order to save them. Why, I wonder. I think the service is free for 60 days This is a development that I consider with concern. It is accompanied by the fee Playstation Plus, what is required for online play. There are also tracks how the competition Forza Motorsports, or the PS3 GT6, where you just so plenty of money to spend, in addition also in the game already purchased The personally annoys me greatly. Of course it can be argued that there are mostly only lapidary amounts, on the other hand, this all adds up and is wating for data thieves (think of the time when the Playstation Network precisely why failed for weeks)
- PS4 as Blu-Ray Player: works beautifully for me. A recent publication in the press to read here there are problems, I can not confirm. I have just looked at Fight Club. Picture and sound were wonderfully Nevertheless, one should be criticized at this point that the PS4 will not be able to play 3D Blu-Ray is.
- DualShock 4: Yes, the battery is quickly empty. But otherwise an extremely successful development. The rumble feature is improved from the controller itself can now sound effects come, you can connect a headset (for chatting with friends, it needs the way no Playstation Plus), the analog sticks are easy submissions for better grip and the shoulder buttons are also using the same principle and the same positive effect revised. In addition, the new touchpad (which for example is the new Killzone for use) and that lights the top of the controller now. This could sometimes be a bit annoying, but the lighting is now "dimmed" for system update at least. It fits comfortably in your hand and is all in all a very successful product.
- Power: remains to be seen. A stupid description (because vague), but true. Certainly have titles like Killzone an impressive graphics (the PS3 is of course definitely superior), but in the Playstation is even more stuck. How exactly looks we can guess by tech demos. Exactly but it probably knows nobody except for the game developers. For example, the Naughty Dog that indeed working on a new Uncharted currently. Then I'm excited and will update the review after the release of other exclusive titles (some eventually come in the first quarter of the new year out) accordingly. Meanwhile, I think with good reason it (s. Development of games on PS3), that the PS4 slogan Greatness is true Awaits Here is just been noted positively that the console is pretty quiet in operation. When Blu-ray movies and play them was so far as not perceptible. Also, worth mentioning that during the installation of the respective game title can be started already.
The current game selection is for me the way, still quite sobering. I'm not a sonderlicher Shooterfan, prefer more games like The Last of Us, Uncharted, Heavy Rain, Gran Turismo, other sports games and party games. In this sense, it is extremely annoying that the exclusive title "Drive Club" now at the end of the year (!) Has been postponed. However, the game repertoire now extends well but so slow in my preferred direction: you see as "Tomb Raider", "watchdog", or the announced PS4 update of "The Last of Us" ...
Now a few points at a glance:
Positives:
- Successful Housing Design
- In operation, the PS4 is quiet and barely perceptible
- Compared to the PS3 faster Internet browser
- Titles are playable during installation
- Download tracks can be played during download
- In itself logical, clear menu
- Good Blu-Ray Player
- Toll revised Controller
- Tech demos example of Quantic Dream suggest plenty console Power.
Negatives:
- Audio CDs are not recognized
- My Pictures, music, movies can not be copied to the console
- That annoying paid features like Music Unlimited & Co, and for online games Playstation Plus
- And always will be asked for credit card information to store
Other:
- PlayStation Network account can now be linked to the Facebook account to inform his friends of the game progress (I did not do, because what is the value of this information for friends). In addition, then the Facebook profile picture in the PS Network is used.
- The entire menu is focused almost exclusively on activities on the Internet
Conclusion: The next generation of Sony console comes up with successful innovations such as the revised DualShock 4 controller, generally improved internet functionality and of course plenty more power. What the last point means exactly, will show us especially future titles. Who shares my taste game (for more information in the last paragraph concerning the console Power) is currently still have enough problems to find suitable matches. But this dilemma will soon be passé, it wait exclusive title. The console per se relatively shortly after publication to measure at the game selection would be hilarious anyway; in the near future to a wider game fundus will certainly make ...
In addition, the PS4 traditions that already pleased with its predecessor (eg the good Blu-ray player) performs skillfully on.
What bothers me is the - in my opinion - excessive concentrations on features that so often run fee-based services via the Internet and. One may call me old-fashioned, but I miss here is definitely the ability of the PS3 be able to read an audio CD and also to be able to copy the songs then on the hard disk of the console. It is also missing my own videos on the PS4 to look at, the same goes for photos. That this is no longer going is a worrying trend that also may not be consumer friendly. Nevertheless, in toto provides Sony with the new console the course in the right direction: It still remains to be hoped that will be retrofitted in accordance with system updates regarding the criticisms.
Do you have questions for review, you lack a point, it does not agree then please write it in the comments and argued. I then try to take it and get the review as mentioned above work because of exclusive titles later anyway still.
