New format for Sony? Maybe Sony isn't doomed after all......

.....J/K probably is, lulz

Was reading an article about a new TV type that supposed to bring Sony out of the red, and had a thought.

This is just speculation, but their new TVs have such a high definition that no media format suitable to store data for "4K" TVs, and I was thinking, maybe Sony is planning to unveil a new format alongside the launch of the PS4.

We're all doomed.

yeah... sony is doooomed

.....J/K probably is, lulz

Was reading an article about a new TV type that supposed to bring Sony out of the red, and had a thought.

This is just speculation, but their new TVs have such a high definition that no media format suitable to store data for "4K" TVs, and I was thinking, maybe Sony is planning to unveil a new format alongside the launch of the PS4.

TopTierHustler

that would be pretty risky. the ps3's high launch price caused them no small amount of problems early this gen. would that be something they'd want to risk repeating?

[QUOTE="TopTierHustler"]

.....J/K probably is, lulz

Was reading an article about a new TV type that supposed to bring Sony out of the red, and had a thought.

This is just speculation, but their new TVs have such a high definition that no media format suitable to store data for "4K" TVs, and I was thinking, maybe Sony is planning to unveil a new format alongside the launch of the PS4.

CaseyWegner

that would be pretty risky. the ps3's high launch price caused them no small amount of problems early this gen. would that be something they'd want to risk repeating?

The format is rumored to be 4K blu-ray, so it might not be as expensive as it was initially going from DVD to blu-ray since it could be basically the same disc technology.

I agree it would be risky if the disc drive alone forces the console to be $500 or $600 (and still sold at a loss). Actually that wouldn't just be risky, it would be suicidal. However if they can comfortably fit it into a $399 console then I'm sure they will want 4K in there to help sell their 4K televisions for the next 5-10 years. I kind of expect 4K to be part of PS4, but it also depends on the cost. Maybe it will just "upscale" 4K - which they already have a $200 blu-ray player early to the market that is capable of doing that. So I'm sure that is the minimum for what the PS4 would support.

A new tv type is never good seeing as their mostly really expensive so noone will buy it.

3d tv's still arent as popular as normal flat screens

PS4K:cool:

PS4K:cool:

Cheleman

[QUOTE="Cheleman"]

PS4K:cool:

free_milk

Really?

:cry:

There are 128gb 4 layer Blu Ray XL discs and BDXL players/burners have been on the market since 2010/11.

[QUOTE="free_milk"][QUOTE="Cheleman"]

PS4K:cool:

Cheleman

Really?

:cry:

[QUOTE="TopTierHustler"]

.....J/K probably is, lulz

Was reading an article about a new TV type that supposed to bring Sony out of the red, and had a thought.

This is just speculation, but their new TVs have such a high definition that no media format suitable to store data for "4K" TVs, and I was thinking, maybe Sony is planning to unveil a new format alongside the launch of the PS4.

CaseyWegner

that would be pretty risky. the ps3's high launch price caused them no small amount of problems early this gen. would that be something they'd want to risk repeating?

[QUOTE="Cheleman"]

[QUOTE="free_milk"] put your old sig back it was better then this crapy new one ):free_milk

Really?

:cry:

:P

I do not care. All I know is PS4 will come and it will be amazing with amazing games. This is all I care about.

I do not care. All I know is PS4 will come and it will be amazing with amazing games. This is all I care about.

ShadowMoses900

[QUOTE="TopTierHustler"]

.....J/K probably is, lulz

Was reading an article about a new TV type that supposed to bring Sony out of the red, and had a thought.

This is just speculation, but their new TVs have such a high definition that no media format suitable to store data for "4K" TVs, and I was thinking, maybe Sony is planning to unveil a new format alongside the launch of the PS4.

CaseyWegner

that would be pretty risky. the ps3's high launch price caused them no small amount of problems early this gen. would that be something they'd want to risk repeating?

Even thought you're kidding, I wouldn't be surprised if Sony put out a Red Ray format that was in 4k res, or something like it. It would be a huge mistake to put out something like that now.

I don't know why they are pushing such high-def resolutions for TVs and movies.

The hottest people on the planet are going to look ugly when you can see every single blemish and imperfection on their face. Even male actors will have to cake themselves in make-up.

they should release that when there is a market for it. i don't know how many people would buy a tv for 5k would buy it right now. Maybe in 2 or 3 years....and as long as ps4 can capitalize on it, then they would be fine. Releasing it now is like what they did to the ps3....

Has anyone told Sony we are in a bad world wide recession. They think people are going to pay money for cutting edge worthless technology when most people are just getting use to LCD's that have 720P. I love the playstation brand but I think Sony is dommed to fail if they push this junk in times where people just want better quality products and cheaper prices.

We're all doomed.

dragonfly110

yeah F that

Sorry Sony cant support you on this one.

Has anyone told Sony we are in a bad world wide recession. They think people are going to pay money for cutting edge worthless technology when most people are just getting use to LCD's that have 720P. I love the playstation brand but I think Sony is dommed to fail if they push this junk in times where people just want better quality products and cheaper prices.

3rdbass

Unless they're are instantly going to make budget 4k HDTVs then this probably wont take off.. I'm guessing. D:

[QUOTE="CaseyWegner"]

[QUOTE="TopTierHustler"]

.....J/K probably is, lulz

Was reading an article about a new TV type that supposed to bring Sony out of the red, and had a thought.

This is just speculation, but their new TVs have such a high definition that no media format suitable to store data for "4K" TVs, and I was thinking, maybe Sony is planning to unveil a new format alongside the launch of the PS4.

2Chalupas

that would be pretty risky. the ps3's high launch price caused them no small amount of problems early this gen. would that be something they'd want to risk repeating?

The format is rumored to be 4K blu-ray, so it might not be as expensive as it was initially going from DVD to blu-ray since it could be basically the same disc technology.

I agree it would be risky if the disc drive alone forces the console to be $500 or $600 (and still sold at a loss). Actually that wouldn't just be risky, it would be suicidal. However if they can comfortably fit it into a $399 console then I'm sure they will want 4K in there to help sell their 4K televisions for the next 5-10 years. I kind of expect 4K to be part of PS4, but it also depends on the cost. Maybe it will just "upscale" 4K - which they already have a $200 blu-ray player early to the market that is capable of doing that. So I'm sure that is the minimum for what the PS4 would support.

There is 4k blu ray players already out there is no need for new media.

The future is no format, the future is digital distribution and large HDD and SDD disks (also real-time streaming).

I don't know why they are pushing such high-def resolutions for TVs and movies.

The hottest people on the planet are going to look ugly when you can see every single blemish and imperfection on their face. Even male actors will have to cake themselves in make-up.

balfe1990

It's actually pretty simple, it's the future ! I understand your concern, but do trust when i tell you that it will look like something out of this world !