PS4 | Definition : What is a PlayStation 4?
What is a PS4?
Synonyms: Playstation 4, Play Station 4, PS4, PSIV
The PlayStation 4 or PS4 is Sony’s fourth console, launched in 2013.
Sony’s PS4 is available in three versions; the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 4 Slim, and PlayStation 4 Pro.
PS4 games can be bought directly from the official PlayStation Store.
Released in November 2013, the PlayStation 4 is equipped with the following specs:
PlayStation 4 Specs:
- Blu-ray player
- Wifi receiver
- 500GB of SSD storage
- An AMD Jaguar 1.6 GHz processor
- 8 GB of GDDR5
- Resolution from 1080p to UHD 2160p
When it launched, the PS4 had the same processor and GPU as its direct competitor, Microsoft’s Xbox One which was released in May 2013.
Direct technical comparisons between the PS4 and Xbox One saw the PlayStation 4 perform better.
What Year Did the PlayStation 4 Release?
The PS4 was announced at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in 2013 and later presented at E3 2013 before launching later that year.
Sony decided to fight for gamers and chose to take a stand against Microsoft’s policies surrounding zoning, blocking used games, and mandatory logins to play games.
Sony gained the upper hand in the console war against Microsoft and the Xbox One by declaring they supported game-sharing.
Days after Sony’s PS4 announcement, Microsoft folded to heavy pressure and modified its policies to align with Sony and the PlayStation 4.
PS4 Console Release Dates:
- PlayStation 4: 15 November 2013
- PS4 Slim: 15 September 2016
- PS4 Pro: 10 November 2016
Different PS4 Consoles:
- PlayStation 4 Slim: Lightweight, improved storage, and less power consumption.
- PlayStation 4 Pro: Improved storage capacity, better CPU, and much-improved GPU capable of 4K resolution.
Are My PS3 Games Compatible With the PS4?
Unfortunately, you can not play your PS3 games on your PS4, PS4 Slim, or PS4 Pro.
Sony tested a new streaming service in 2014, allowing players to download and play certain games from the PS3 catalog.
After a two-year testing phase, PlayStation Now launched in the US in 2015 and in Europe in 2016.
Now, anyone subscribed to Sony’s paid subscription service can emulate and play PS1, PS2, and PS3 games on PS4.
Synonym: PlayStation 4 / PS4 / PSIV / Play Station 4
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