PS4 Could Force Microsoft To Delay Nextbox To 2014

Recently Sony officially announced its next-generation video game console, the PlayStation 4. Everything Sony showed proves that the company means business, and this could potentially force Microsoft to delay its next console, in order to be a true contender for years to come.

The new Sony PlayStation home video game console is quite impressively loaded with social and connectivity features that are sure to get gamers interested. The games announced, while small in number, are interesting, with the only exception being Killzone: Shadow Fall, a typical Killzone game with pretty graphics and nothing else to garner curiosity.

Looking back at the announcement, it is clear Sony has done a splendid job despite not showing what the PlayStation 4 looks like. The company might have flustered a few feathers at Microsoft, as the announcement caught Redmond off guard, according to a Sony executive. With choice removed from Microsoft hands, the company is rumored to be planning an event in April where it will unveil its own next-generation offering in the form of the Xbox 720.

Now, after carefully looking at what the PlayStation 4 has to offer in terms of specifications and features, what if Microsoft is unable to match up to that? We've seen recent rumors that placed the next Xbox below the PlayStation 4 in hardware capability, rumors that appear to be true. since the person who released the information was raided by the FBI not too long ago.

The rumored next generation Xbox specs consist of an 8 core 64-bit x86 "Jaguar" AMD CPU, 800MHz AMD 7 or 8000 series GPU that clocks in 1.23 TFlops, and 8GB of DDR3 memory. The PlayStation 4, on the other hand, has an 8 core 64-bit x86 "Jaguar" AMD CPU, Radeon GPU with 18 "compute units" that clocks in 1.84 TFlops, and 8GB GDDR5 RAM.

What we have here is a PlayStation 4 system that is at least 50 percent more powerful than the rumored next generation Xbox. If this is indeed the case, Microsoft could find itself between a rock and a hard place, as it would be difficult to change much of the hardware specs to keep up with the PlayStation 4 this late in the game. The company could choose to either to take a chance and launch the next Xbox as is, or delay the console into 2014 so that more time would be had to add modifications to the hardware.

Doing so would cost Microsoft millions; it would also give Sony a few months' head start, which could put the next Xbox in a great deal of trouble.

Source

tlhbo :lol: 

The company might have flustered a few feathers at Microsoft, as the announcement caught Redmond off guard, according to a Sony executive.

-Renegade

Oh yes. I forgot Sony executives had access to Microsoft bathrooms, in where Sony saw the Microsoft people have **** on their pants.

Recently Sony officially announced its next-generation video game console, the PlayStation 4. Everything Sony showed proves that the company means business, and this could potentially force Microsoft to delay its next console, in order to be a true contender for years to come.

The new Sony PlayStation home video game console is quite impressively loaded with social and connectivity features that are sure to get gamers interested. The games announced, while small in number, are interesting, with the only exception being Killzone: Shadow Fall, a typical Killzone game with pretty graphics and nothing else to garner curiosity.

Looking back at the announcement, it is clear Sony has done a splendid job despite not showing what the PlayStation 4 looks like. The company might have flustered a few feathers at Microsoft, as the announcement caught Redmond off guard, according to a Sony executive. With choice removed from Microsoft hands, the company is rumored to be planning an event in April where it will unveil its own next-generation offering in the form of the Xbox 720.

Now, after carefully looking at what the PlayStation 4 has to offer in terms of specifications and features, what if Microsoft is unable to match up to that? We've seen recent rumors that placed the next Xbox below the PlayStation 4 in hardware capability, rumors that appear to be true. since the person who released the information was raided by the FBI not too long ago.

The rumored next generation Xbox specs consist of an 8 core 64-bit x86 "Jaguar" AMD CPU, 800MHz AMD 7 or 8000 series GPU that clocks in 1.23 TFlops, and 8GB of DDR3 memory. The PlayStation 4, on the other hand, has an 8 core 64-bit x86 "Jaguar" AMD CPU, Radeon GPU with 18 "compute units" that clocks in 1.84 TFlops, and 8GB GDDR5 RAM.

What we have here is a PlayStation 4 system that is at least 50 percent more powerful than the rumored next generation Xbox. If this is indeed the case, Microsoft could find itself between a rock and a hard place, as it would be difficult to change much of the hardware specs to keep up with the PlayStation 4 this late in the game. The company could choose to either to take a chance and launch the next Xbox as is, or delay the console into 2014 so that more time would be had to add modifications to the hardware.

Doing so would cost Microsoft millions; it would also give Sony a few months' head start, which could put the next Xbox in a great deal of trouble.

Source

tlhbo :lol: 

-Renegade

[QUOTE="-Renegade"]

Recently Sony officially announced its next-generation video game console, the PlayStation 4. Everything Sony showed proves that the company means business, and this could potentially force Microsoft to delay its next console, in order to be a true contender for years to come.

The new Sony PlayStation home video game console is quite impressively loaded with social and connectivity features that are sure to get gamers interested. The games announced, while small in number, are interesting, with the only exception being Killzone: Shadow Fall, a typical Killzone game with pretty graphics and nothing else to garner curiosity.

Looking back at the announcement, it is clear Sony has done a splendid job despite not showing what the PlayStation 4 looks like. The company might have flustered a few feathers at Microsoft, as the announcement caught Redmond off guard, according to a Sony executive. With choice removed from Microsoft hands, the company is rumored to be planning an event in April where it will unveil its own next-generation offering in the form of the Xbox 720.

Now, after carefully looking at what the PlayStation 4 has to offer in terms of specifications and features, what if Microsoft is unable to match up to that? We've seen recent rumors that placed the next Xbox below the PlayStation 4 in hardware capability, rumors that appear to be true. since the person who released the information was raided by the FBI not too long ago.

The rumored next generation Xbox specs consist of an 8 core 64-bit x86 "Jaguar" AMD CPU, 800MHz AMD 7 or 8000 series GPU that clocks in 1.23 TFlops, and 8GB of DDR3 memory. The PlayStation 4, on the other hand, has an 8 core 64-bit x86 "Jaguar" AMD CPU, Radeon GPU with 18 "compute units" that clocks in 1.84 TFlops, and 8GB GDDR5 RAM.

What we have here is a PlayStation 4 system that is at least 50 percent more powerful than the rumored next generation Xbox. If this is indeed the case, Microsoft could find itself between a rock and a hard place, as it would be difficult to change much of the hardware specs to keep up with the PlayStation 4 this late in the game. The company could choose to either to take a chance and launch the next Xbox as is, or delay the console into 2014 so that more time would be had to add modifications to the hardware.

Doing so would cost Microsoft millions; it would also give Sony a few months' head start, which could put the next Xbox in a great deal of trouble.

Source

tlhbo :lol: 

clone01

lemmings. :lol:

who could possibly know more about the ps4 and nextbox than mobilenapps.com?

This gen has clouded peoples realities. This gen is like the only one where 2 consoles were basically identical in power. Even if the 8th gen turns into PS2 vs GC and Xbox in power (the power gap was large) it won't change how multiplats will make it to both systems. :|

This gen has clouded peoples realities. This gen is like the only one where 2 consoles were basically identical in power. Even if the 8th gen turns into PS2 vs GC and Xbox in power (the power gap was large) it won't change how multiplats will make it to both systems. :|

ActicEdge

That would be a huge difference, Ps4 would get vastly superior multiplats I really don't think the gap will be that wide even though PS4 is a monster.

Ps2 was pathetic next to the gamecube and Xbox, not just in power but development toolset...

[QUOTE="ActicEdge"]

This gen has clouded peoples realities. This gen is like the only one where 2 consoles were basically identical in power. Even if the 8th gen turns into PS2 vs GC and Xbox in power (the power gap was large) it won't change how multiplats will make it to both systems. :|

Chozofication

That would be a huge difference, Ps4 would get vastly superior multiplats I really don't think the gap will be that wide even though PS4 is a monster.

Ps2 was pathetic next to the gamecube and Xbox, not just in power but development toolset...

The vast majority of people owned a PS2 over the other 2 systems so it didn't really make much of a difference to the average consumer. All these rumours about the PS4 announcement making MS nervous is really not founded as long as development is going to be multiplatform. They will strive for the lowest common denominator if that's where money is to be made.

What we have here is a PlayStation 4 system that is at least 50 percent more powerful than the rumored next generation Xbox. If this is indeed the case, Microsoft could find itself between a rock and a hard place, as it would be difficult to change much of the hardware specs to keep up with the PlayStation 4 this late in the game. The company could choose to either to take a chance and launch the next Xbox as is, or delay the console into 2014 so that more time would be had to add modifications to the hardware.

Doing so would cost Microsoft millions; it would also give Sony a few months' head start, which could put the next Xbox in a great deal of trouble.

Source

-Renegade

PS4 is 50% more powerful. 

[QUOTE="Chozofication"]

[QUOTE="ActicEdge"]

This gen has clouded peoples realities. This gen is like the only one where 2 consoles were basically identical in power. Even if the 8th gen turns into PS2 vs GC and Xbox in power (the power gap was large) it won't change how multiplats will make it to both systems. :|

ActicEdge

That would be a huge difference, Ps4 would get vastly superior multiplats I really don't think the gap will be that wide even though PS4 is a monster.

Ps2 was pathetic next to the gamecube and Xbox, not just in power but development toolset...

The vast majority of people owned a PS2 over the other 2 systems so it didn't really make much of a difference to the average consumer. All these rumours about the PS4 announcement making MS nervous is really not founded as long as development is going to be multiplatform. They will strive for the lowest common denominator if that's where money is to be made.

[QUOTE="ActicEdge"]

[QUOTE="Chozofication"]

That would be a huge difference, Ps4 would get vastly superior multiplats I really don't think the gap will be that wide even though PS4 is a monster.

Ps2 was pathetic next to the gamecube and Xbox, not just in power but development toolset...

drakekratos

The vast majority of people owned a PS2 over the other 2 systems so it didn't really make much of a difference to the average consumer. All these rumours about the PS4 announcement making MS nervous is really not founded as long as development is going to be multiplatform. They will strive for the lowest common denominator if that's where money is to be made.

[QUOTE="-Renegade"]

The company might have flustered a few feathers at Microsoft, as the announcement caught Redmond off guard, according to a Sony executive.

ShadowDeathX

Oh yes. I forgot Sony executives had access to Microsoft bathrooms, in where Sony saw the Microsoft people have **** on their pants.

Ahahahaha!

[QUOTE="ActicEdge"]

[QUOTE="Chozofication"]

That would be a huge difference, Ps4 would get vastly superior multiplats I really don't think the gap will be that wide even though PS4 is a monster.

Ps2 was pathetic next to the gamecube and Xbox, not just in power but development toolset...

drakekratos

The vast majority of people owned a PS2 over the other 2 systems so it didn't really make much of a difference to the average consumer. All these rumours about the PS4 announcement making MS nervous is really not founded as long as development is going to be multiplatform. They will strive for the lowest common denominator if that's where money is to be made.

:|

Every game starts development on a PC, I'm well aware of this. What I'm saying is they build games to strive for the lowest common denominator of hardware if they have a multiplatform mentality in mind. They leave out hardware if it can't meet the vision of the game. That said, since the 720 is going to have a reasonable market share it only makes sense that that hardware power is where the scope of the majority of games will be aimed. Not a hard concept.

[QUOTE="drakekratos"][QUOTE="ActicEdge"]

The vast majority of people owned a PS2 over the other 2 systems so it didn't really make much of a difference to the average consumer. All these rumours about the PS4 announcement making MS nervous is really not founded as long as development is going to be multiplatform. They will strive for the lowest common denominator if that's where money is to be made.

Douevenlift_bro

Damage control what? What is there to DC? Renegades idiot thread? I'm not even entertaining the opening, that possibility is not happening.

[QUOTE="Douevenlift_bro"]

[QUOTE="drakekratos"] No. Actually they develop for PC, and then port down to PS4... and then to Xbox720.ActicEdge

Damage control what? What is there to DC? Renegades idiot thread? I'm not even entertaining the opening, that possibility is not happening.

Few things, I already saw and I know I am going to buy the PS4. No amount of mobo tweaking will make me buy the Next Xbox att. MS knows this well. And MS is going to work for revealing a next gen system before E3. Which means . . . datatada! Next Xbox will release along side PS4 this year.

Rumor = debunked

[QUOTE="ActicEdge"]

[QUOTE="Douevenlift_bro"]He's trying to damage control. Just let him say what he thinks lol

Douevenlift_bro

Damage control what? What is there to DC? Renegades idiot thread? I'm not even entertaining the opening, that possibility is not happening.

Why would I be upset? I'm getting a PS4, not the nextbox. I'm just not an idiot like most of you cows :)

i just hope sony doesn't take their fans for idiots and only deliver half of their promises like they did with ps3. :(

[QUOTE="clone01"][QUOTE="-Renegade"]

Recently Sony officially announced its next-generation video game console, the PlayStation 4. Everything Sony showed proves that the company means business, and this could potentially force Microsoft to delay its next console, in order to be a true contender for years to come.

The new Sony PlayStation home video game console is quite impressively loaded with social and connectivity features that are sure to get gamers interested. The games announced, while small in number, are interesting, with the only exception being Killzone: Shadow Fall, a typical Killzone game with pretty graphics and nothing else to garner curiosity.

Looking back at the announcement, it is clear Sony has done a splendid job despite not showing what the PlayStation 4 looks like. The company might have flustered a few feathers at Microsoft, as the announcement caught Redmond off guard, according to a Sony executive. With choice removed from Microsoft hands, the company is rumored to be planning an event in April where it will unveil its own next-generation offering in the form of the Xbox 720.

Now, after carefully looking at what the PlayStation 4 has to offer in terms of specifications and features, what if Microsoft is unable to match up to that? We've seen recent rumors that placed the next Xbox below the PlayStation 4 in hardware capability, rumors that appear to be true. since the person who released the information was raided by the FBI not too long ago.

The rumored next generation Xbox specs consist of an 8 core 64-bit x86 "Jaguar" AMD CPU, 800MHz AMD 7 or 8000 series GPU that clocks in 1.23 TFlops, and 8GB of DDR3 memory. The PlayStation 4, on the other hand, has an 8 core 64-bit x86 "Jaguar" AMD CPU, Radeon GPU with 18 "compute units" that clocks in 1.84 TFlops, and 8GB GDDR5 RAM.

What we have here is a PlayStation 4 system that is at least 50 percent more powerful than the rumored next generation Xbox. If this is indeed the case, Microsoft could find itself between a rock and a hard place, as it would be difficult to change much of the hardware specs to keep up with the PlayStation 4 this late in the game. The company could choose to either to take a chance and launch the next Xbox as is, or delay the console into 2014 so that more time would be had to add modifications to the hardware.

Doing so would cost Microsoft millions; it would also give Sony a few months' head start, which could put the next Xbox in a great deal of trouble.

Source

tlhbo :lol: 

-Renegade

lemmings. :lol:

this isn't even remotely news. 720's specs aren't confirmed and we don't even know the originally planned release period for it. 

Cows are having a fun time claiming ownage on rumors/speculation...

 

If Microsoft decides to delay the next Xbox just to play catch up to Sony in graphics & tech, then they'll be in big trouble.

lol im good wiiu will just kill xbox off anyway ,  especally if ms waits the 2nd extra year lol ,  so go for it ms i dare you ,   

[QUOTE="Douevenlift_bro"]

[QUOTE="ActicEdge"]

Damage control what? What is there to DC? Renegades idiot thread? I'm not even entertaining the opening, that possibility is not happening.

ActicEdge

Why would I be upset? I'm getting a PS4, not the nextbox. I'm just not an idiot like most of you cows :)

Well at least he's not full of himself like most of you white people. ;) Oh, I'm sorry, does that sound racist? Because it is. But in this instance, it is not acceptable to say since race is a touchy subject. Generalizations are only accepted and considered valid if they're in regard to more trivial matters, like the fanbase of a video game system. It doesn't matter, though. Either they're acceptable all of the time or none of the time, not just when you want them to. But I will say what I typically do to the racists who try to justify themselves based on generalizations: you're an ignorant, bigoted fool.Drasonak

Are you high ?

[QUOTE="ActicEdge"]

[QUOTE="Douevenlift_bro"]Yeah ur upset.

Drasonak

Why would I be upset? I'm getting a PS4, not the nextbox. I'm just not an idiot like most of you cows :)

Only problem with your assertation is that I'm not white. I'm black lol. Not that your race has anything to due with being ignorant or unable to accept other people, that's not something that has to be racially bred. But hey, if we wanna treat SW like the real world go for it. I get a laugh outta it at the very least.

[QUOTE="Drasonak"]

Well at least he's not full of himself like most of you white people. ;) Oh, I'm sorry, does that sound racist? Because it is. But in this instance, it is not acceptable to say since race is a touchy subject. Generalizations are only accepted and considered valid if they're in regard to more trivial matters, like the fanbase of a video game system. It doesn't matter, though. Either they're acceptable all of the time or none of the time, not just when you want them to. But I will say what I typically do to the racists who try to justify themselves based on generalizations: you're an ignorant, bigoted fool.Sagem28

Are you high ?

[QUOTE="Drasonak"]

Well at least he's not full of himself like most of you white people. ;) Oh, I'm sorry, does that sound racist? Because it is. But in this instance, it is not acceptable to say since race is a touchy subject. Generalizations are only accepted and considered valid if they're in regard to more trivial matters, like the fanbase of a video game system. It doesn't matter, though. Either they're acceptable all of the time or none of the time, not just when you want them to. But I will say what I typically do to the racists who try to justify themselves based on generalizations: you're an ignorant, bigoted fool.Sagem28

Are you high ?

Not high, just really stupid. The comparison of racism where people couldn't drink out of a fountain labelled white only or had to work on railroads is a lot different than using the SW metagame and calling fanboys by factions. The fact that he is using games to make a point is more indicative that he's crazy or stupid or a combination of column A and B.

[QUOTE="Sagem28"]

[QUOTE="Drasonak"]

Well at least he's not full of himself like most of you white people. ;) Oh, I'm sorry, does that sound racist? Because it is. But in this instance, it is not acceptable to say since race is a touchy subject. Generalizations are only accepted and considered valid if they're in regard to more trivial matters, like the fanbase of a video game system. It doesn't matter, though. Either they're acceptable all of the time or none of the time, not just when you want them to. But I will say what I typically do to the racists who try to justify themselves based on generalizations: you're an ignorant, bigoted fool.Drasonak

Are you high ?

I'm not going to bother, I know posters like you.
Lets just say it's mind boggling how you manage to make the connection between a forum metagame and actual racism.

Stay CIassy.

[QUOTE="Sagem28"]

[QUOTE="Drasonak"]

Well at least he's not full of himself like most of you white people. ;) Oh, I'm sorry, does that sound racist? Because it is. But in this instance, it is not acceptable to say since race is a touchy subject. Generalizations are only accepted and considered valid if they're in regard to more trivial matters, like the fanbase of a video game system. It doesn't matter, though. Either they're acceptable all of the time or none of the time, not just when you want them to. But I will say what I typically do to the racists who try to justify themselves based on generalizations: you're an ignorant, bigoted fool.ActicEdge

Are you high ?

Not high, just really stupid.

[QUOTE="Drasonak"][QUOTE="Sagem28"]

Are you high ?

Sagem28

I'm not going to bother, I know posters like you.
Lets just say it's mind boggling how you manage to make the connection between a forum metagame and actual racism.

Stay CIassy.

How can I make this point more clear? And you didn't explain it. How ****ing typical. I bet you think you're right, though.

[QUOTE="ActicEdge"]

[QUOTE="Sagem28"]

Are you high ?

Drasonak

Not high, just really stupid.

It works fine for me because I can't change what you think lol. You can think and state whatever you please. Your logic is really dumb but I'm not about to argue with someone comparing SW to racism lol.

[QUOTE="Drasonak"][QUOTE="ActicEdge"]

Not high, just really stupid.

ActicEdge

It works fine for me because I can't change what you think lol. You can think and state whatever you please. Your logic is really dumb but I'm not about to argue with someone comparing SW to racism lol.

No, you ****ing moron, my logic is not dumb. A generalization is a generalization is a generalization. PS3 fanboys are a group, as are white people. To only be able to characteristically label one is ****ing hypocritical. How thick must you be not to realize this?Drasonak

White people are an ethnicity, a race
PS3 fanboyism is a preference.

Nice insults btw.

[QUOTE="ActicEdge"]

[QUOTE="Drasonak"] Nope, my point is valid. But hey, if I'm not, I guess that means I can say most white people are greedy and power-hungry, right? What, you said most "cows" (PS3 fanboys) are stupid, and I have a much larger sampling size than you, therefore my claim is valid. How does that work for you? :)Drasonak

It works fine for me because I can't change what you think lol. You can think and state whatever you please. Your logic is really dumb but I'm not about to argue with someone comparing SW to racism lol.

You do know that a generalization isn't necessarily a bad thing and its relevance is cemented in circumstance right? For example. Africa is largely a poor continent. That doesn't mean all of Africa is poor nor that living there makes you inherently under privaledged. Its making a "general" comment so that one can  give an initial situation. By comparing gaming to racism you totally miss the whole point of a generalization in which there are damaging and flat out false one's and then there are comments made to get a point across. If you're a cow, or a sheep or lemming or hermit, you're probably already silly to begin with (depending on how its defined I suppose). Why you wanna turn a SW generalization made for fun into a crusade the destruction of generalizations by obnoxiously using racism though, I'll never know besides you being a really stupid person.

[QUOTE="Drasonak"]No, you ****ing moron, my logic is not dumb. A generalization is a generalization is a generalization. PS3 fanboys are a group, as are white people. To only be able to characteristically label one is ****ing hypocritical. How thick must you be not to realize this?Sagem28

White people are an ethnicity, a race
PS3 fanboyism is a preference.

Nice insults btw.

Regardless, far-reaching comparisons aside, generalizations are simplified methods people who don't feel like putting the effort in to learn an individual's identity use. ActicEdge should be ashamed, is all I'm saying. It's easier for him to believe they're all stupid, though, and so he will.

[QUOTE="Drasonak"][QUOTE="ActicEdge"]

It works fine for me because I can't change what you think lol. You can think and state whatever you please. Your logic is really dumb but I'm not about to argue with someone comparing SW to racism lol.

ActicEdge

You do know that a generalization isn't necessarily a bad thing and its relevance is cemented in circumstance right? For example. Africa is largely a poor continent. That doesn't mean all of Africa is poor nor that living there makes you inherently under privaledged. Its making a "general" comment so that one can  give an initial situation. By comparing gaming to racism you totally miss the whole point of a generalization in which there are damaging and flat out false one's and then there are comments made to get a point across. If you're a cow, or a sheep or lemming or hermit, you're probably already silly to begin with (depending on how its defined I suppose). Why you wanna turn a SW generalization made for fun into a crusade the destruction of generalizations by obnoxiously using racism though, I'll never know besides you being a really stupid person.

White people are an ethnicity, a race
PS3 fanboyism is a preference.

Sagem28

How can you be so sure? Thats what people used to think about sexual orientation, and look how that turned out! :lol:

[QUOTE="ActicEdge"]

[QUOTE="Drasonak"] No, you ****ing moron, my logic is not dumb. A generalization is a generalization is a generalization. PS3 fanboys are a group, as are white people. To only be able to characteristically label one is ****ing hypocritical. How thick must you be not to realize this?Drasonak

You do know that a generalization isn't necessarily a bad thing and its relevance is cemented in circumstance right? For example. Africa is largely a poor continent. That doesn't mean all of Africa is poor nor that living there makes you inherently under privaledged. Its making a "general" comment so that one can  give an initial situation. By comparing gaming to racism you totally miss the whole point of a generalization in which there are damaging and flat out false one's and then there are comments made to get a point across. If you're a cow, or a sheep or lemming or hermit, you're probably already silly to begin with (depending on how its defined I suppose). Why you wanna turn a SW generalization made for fun into a crusade the destruction of generalizations by obnoxiously using racism though, I'll never know besides you being a really stupid person.

I know you feel you've found some sort of fool proof way to dispel generalizations but you're really only proving your lack of grasp on reality. Well that and you blatantly ignored my post because it systematically picked apart this non sense you keep spouting. Just for fun though, you have to state a context when you make a generalization and a generalization is suppose to hold true for most circumstances, not a few which is why yours make no damn sense lol. You're a character though but at least this is an interesting take on trolling even if your self righteous manner is hilariously shallow.

[QUOTE="Sagem28"]

White people are an ethnicity, a race
PS3 fanboyism is a preference.

BlbecekBobecek

How can you be so sure? Thats what people used to think about sexual orientation, and look how that turned out! :lol:

Yeah, in the middle ages.

That seems like some pretty wishful thinking on the cows part, and Technically the PS4 is likely to end up releasing in 2014 in the majority of the world anyway...

Microsoft shot down the "leaked specs" anyway. They don't normally comment on rumours but this one they did.

"Uncovered no evidence that details of the next xbox have been leaked".

LINKY

Recently Sony officially announced its next-generation video game console, the PlayStation 4. Everything Sony showed proves that the company means business, and this could potentially force Microsoft to delay its next console, in order to be a true contender for years to come.

The new Sony PlayStation home video game console is quite impressively loaded with social and connectivity features that are sure to get gamers interested. The games announced, while small in number, are interesting, with the only exception being Killzone: Shadow Fall, a typical Killzone game with pretty graphics and nothing else to garner curiosity.

Looking back at the announcement, it is clear Sony has done a splendid job despite not showing what the PlayStation 4 looks like. The company might have flustered a few feathers at Microsoft, as the announcement caught Redmond off guard, according to a Sony executive. With choice removed from Microsoft hands, the company is rumored to be planning an event in April where it will unveil its own next-generation offering in the form of the Xbox 720.

Now, after carefully looking at what the PlayStation 4 has to offer in terms of specifications and features, what if Microsoft is unable to match up to that? We've seen recent rumors that placed the next Xbox below the PlayStation 4 in hardware capability, rumors that appear to be true. since the person who released the information was raided by the FBI not too long ago.

The rumored next generation Xbox specs consist of an 8 core 64-bit x86 "Jaguar" AMD CPU, 800MHz AMD 7 or 8000 series GPU that clocks in 1.23 TFlops, and 8GB of DDR3 memory. The PlayStation 4, on the other hand, has an 8 core 64-bit x86 "Jaguar" AMD CPU, Radeon GPU with 18 "compute units" that clocks in 1.84 TFlops, and 8GB GDDR5 RAM.

What we have here is a PlayStation 4 system that is at least 50 percent more powerful than the rumored next generation Xbox. If this is indeed the case, Microsoft could find itself between a rock and a hard place, as it would be difficult to change much of the hardware specs to keep up with the PlayStation 4 this late in the game. The company could choose to either to take a chance and launch the next Xbox as is, or delay the console into 2014 so that more time would be had to add modifications to the hardware.

Doing so would cost Microsoft millions; it would also give Sony a few months' head start, which could put the next Xbox in a great deal of trouble.

Source

tlhbo :lol: 

-Renegade

stop just it stop right now ok.

who could possibly know more about the ps4 and nextbox than mobilenapps.com?

Riverwolf007