Nikkei: PS4 to utilize Gaikai, have expanded social features

I'm thinking Gaikai will be used for some kind of PS+ feature and BC. ;)

Nikkei: PS4 to utilize Gaikai, have expanded social features

Another PlayStation 4 report, this time from Nikkei.

PlayStation 4 concept by Hesit8in.

According to the Japanese outlet, the network function of PlayStation 4 will be expanded, including a new social feature where you can exchange opinions among your friends while playing games.

The system is said to utilize Gaikai cloud technology, which Sony purchased for $380 million in the summer of last year.

Echoing previous reports, the outlet claims the Sony developed Cell chip loaded onto the PlayStation 3 will not be included in PlayStation 4, and that itll arrive by the holidays.

PlayStation 4 is expected to be revealed during PlayStation Meeting 2013 in New York City on February 20. Its controller will supposedly have a touch pad.

I wouldn't doubt Gaikai tech being used from the start but I don't expect cloud gaming for a few years. It's not easy implementing something like that across a large network like PSN. Nonstop-Madness

I Cant Wait!

Always on DRM. Also since the hardware is differnet than the PS3 how is it going to be Backward Compatibility. One way could be Stream PS3 games. 

I wouldn't doubt Gaikai tech being used from the start but I don't expect cloud gaming for a few years. It's not easy implementing something like that across a large network like PSN. Nonstop-Madness

It probably won't be available to all PS3 owners without a subscription. It'll just be an alternative distribution method to digital/retail for gamers that want to use it.

Always on DRM. Also since the hardware is differnet than the PS3 how is it going to be Backward Compatibility. One way could be Stream PS3 games. 

xhawk27

No, DRM is for the next Xbox, silly.

Good.

What I see making or breaking PS4 next gen is not raw tech, but online.

Sony needs to make the PS4 a social hub device with PSN at its core with additional online components like Google TV & Gaikai.

Good.

What I see making or breaking PS4 next gen is not raw tech, but online.

Sony needs to make the PS4 a social hub device with PSN at its core with additional online components like Google TV & Gaikai.

dercoo

I'd love to see the PS4 integrated with the Android app store.

Always on DRM. Also since the hardware is differnet than the PS3 how is it going to be Backward Compatibility. One way could be Stream PS3 games. 

xhawk27

Emulation.  Like the Xbox 360.

I honestly believe BC will only come as a result of being a PS+ member over cloud-streaming.  Seems like a pretty good hook to push the service.

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Always on DRM. Also since the hardware is differnet than the PS3 how is it going to be Backward Compatibility. One way could be Stream PS3 games. 

Basinboy

Emulation.  Like the Xbox 360.

I honestly believe BC will only come as a result of being a PS+ member over cloud-streaming.  Seems like a pretty good hook to push the service.

Is the PS4 going to be powerful enough to emulate the PS3 hardware. 

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Always on DRM. Also since the hardware is differnet than the PS3 how is it going to be Backward Compatibility. One way could be Stream PS3 games. 

Basinboy

Emulation.  Like the Xbox 360.

I honestly believe BC will only come as a result of being a PS+ member over cloud-streaming.  Seems like a pretty good hook to push the service.

I could see a separate fee for BC. Download a certain amount of BC games a month at a small PS+ fee. It could definitely work.

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Always on DRM. Also since the hardware is differnet than the PS3 how is it going to be Backward Compatibility. One way could be Stream PS3 games. 

Obviously_Right

No, DRM is for the next Xbox, silly.

Unless MS changes it after the outcry it's about to get. 

[QUOTE="Nonstop-Madness"]I wouldn't doubt Gaikai tech being used from the start but I don't expect cloud gaming for a few years. It's not easy implementing something like that across a large network like PSN. Ly_the_Fairy

It probably won't be available to all PS3 owners without a subscription. It'll just be an alternative distribution method to digital/retail for gamers that want to use it.

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Always on DRM. Also since the hardware is differnet than the PS3 how is it going to be Backward Compatibility. One way could be Stream PS3 games. 

xhawk27

No, DRM is for the next Xbox, silly.

Unless MS changes it after the outcry it's about to get. 

Well DRM could be part of their plan to integrate Windows 8 as well. Maybe that's why their pushing DRM.

jeez Sony, save something for the big reveallamprey263

jeez Sony, save something for the big reveallamprey263

so it's gonna be having it's own type of miiverse? CoolShinobishyguy

Actually, reminds me of something....

What about Home 2.0?

[QUOTE="Shinobishyguy"]so it's gonna be having it's own type of miiverse? Cooldercoo

Actually, reminds me of something....

What about Home 2.0?

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[QUOTE="Shinobishyguy"]so it's gonna be having it's own type of miiverse? Coolcampzor

Actually, reminds me of something....

What about Home 2.0?

They could market it like adobe markets Premier

"It actually works now.... and the load times are better"

[QUOTE="lamprey263"]jeez Sony, save something for the big revealcampzor

Aside from the load times I had some good times with Home :P I rarely use it though.Kaze_no_Mirai

Aside from the load times I had some good times with Home :P I rarely use it though.Kaze_no_Mirai

BTW, I just updated mine and it now has an icon with a different color then the store.:)killzowned24

[QUOTE="lamprey263"]jeez Sony, save something for the big revealShadowriverUB

Wow it sounds so epic.

I wouldn't doubt Gaikai tech being used from the start but I don't expect cloud gaming for a few years. It's not easy implementing something like that across a large network like PSN. Nonstop-Madness

The VITA has a bunch of PSN network connected features that never existed on the servers before (i.e. party chat, live area, etc).

Emulation. 

Basinboy

Emulation =/= sorcery. There's no way to emulate the PS3 or the 360; the hardware to pull of such a feat simply isn't available yet.