Sony's PlayStation 4 isn't just about the $399 price point nor its DUALSHOCK 4 controller, but the new function that broadcasts while you play in real-time through Ustream, which enables friends to comment or jump into your game in new ways. More information. Continue reading for more pictures, a video, and additional information.
Sony's PlayStation 4 is now official, and it'll be available on December 31 priced at just $399.99, a bargain compared to Microsoft's Xbox One. In addition to offering full support for used games, it's powered by an "AMD chip combining eight Jaguar cores with a Radeon graphics processor. The system has 8GB of fast GDDR5 RAM, a 6x Blu-ray drive, and a built-in 500GB hard drive for storage." More information. Continue reading for three videos and more information.
Gran Turismo 6 is slated for release in December 2013, and boasts 71 layouts of 33 tracks, 1200 cars, a new flexible rendering engine that features adaptive tessellation, as well as a redesigned simpler menu interface with faster loading times. More information. Continue reading for a video, more screenshots, and additional information.
Here's an incredible look at some of the finalists from the 2013 Sony World Photography Awards. There were over 122,000 entries from 170 countries, a record number of submissions, and judges selected these photographs based on quality, originality and modern appeal. Above, photographer Hudson Garcia captured these two species of tree frogs in southern Brazil with a high-speed laser sensor positioned immediately in front of the plant where the tree frogs were. Continue reading for more.
Sony's HDRPJ260V HD Handycam is currently being offered at just $398.99 shipped, today only, originally priced at $599.99. The high-contrast projector built-in to the LCD panel gives you the freedom to share your favorite memories virtually anywhere. Powerful enough to project up to a 100-inch diagonal screen, this small mobile theater packs a powerful punch. Product page. Continue reading for a video preview.
Notable features:[via Amazon]
- 3-inch LCD display.
- 8.9 megapixel still image; 30X Optical, 55X Extended Zoom.
- Touch-screen Clear Photo LCD display.
- 1920x1080 Full HD Recording.
- Up to 3 hours of recording with 16GB embedded Flash Memory.
Sony's NEX-F3K/S 16.1MP Camera with 18-55 Lens is currently being offered at only $369 shipped, today only, originally priced at $599.99. Enjoy gorgeous HD movies, astounding low-light pictures, continuous shooting up to 5.5 fps, incredible panorama shots, and Live View on a 3.0-inch LCD. Product page. Continue reading for a video review.
Notable features:[via Amazon]
- 16.1 MP Exmor APS HD CMOS image sensor.
- Full HD movie shooting 60i/24p.
- LCD tilts down 13°, up 180° for low-angle and self-portrait shots.
With computing devices getting smaller by the day, wrist-mounted computers might be here sooner than you think. If Sony were to make one, this is how it might work. Click here to view the first image in this week's funny work pictures and funny fixes gallery. Continue reading for a video showing why chopsticks are deadly in the hands of a skilled thrower.
Sony's MDR-XB600 Extra Bass 40mm Premium Driver Headphones are currently being offered at only $39.99 shipped, today only, originally priced at $99.99. Innovative direct-vibe structure creates a tightly sealed acoustic design making for an incredibly high level of sound isolation while also allowing for the reproduction of a more powerful extended bass sound. Product page. Continue reading for a video unboxing.
Notable features:[via Amazon]
- 40mm diaphragms for deep, powerful bass (4-24Hz).
- Direct vibe structure for superior bass response.
- Pressure relieving foam ear pads for long-term comfort.
- Dual folding design folds compact for storage.
- Y-type, flat, tangle-proof serrated cord (1.2m).
While the PS4 was officially announced today, the actual console was nowhere in sight. However, the controller that was leaked a few days ago, seemed to be right on point, as you can see above. The PlayStation 4 will compete with Nintendo's Wii U, and Microsoft's as-yet-unannounced Xbox 360 successor, as part of the eighth generation of video game consoles. The console was revealed at a press conference on February 20, 2013, with a release date set for Holiday 2013. Continue reading for more.
Here's a first look at what the PlayStation 4 controller may look like. According to Destructoid, this is an early prototype that PS4 developers received from Sony, complete with integrated touchscreen and redesigned analog sticks. Continue reading for concept pictures of a possible design and additional information.
