17 FAQs to read about PS4

It will be released from North America on November 15 in 2 weeksPS4However, as there are too many points changed from PS 3, Sony's FAQ has reached 191 chaos states. Therefore, among these large amounts of FAQs, 17 FAQs to be read especiallyArs TechnicaIt is carefully selected by.

17 things we learned from Sony's massive PS4 FAQ | Ars Technica
http://arstechnica.com/gaming/2013/10/17-things-we-learned-from-sonys-massive-ps4-faq/

◆ Good point

01 Simultaneous login to two PS4 systems OK
PSNBy setting "primary" to the system by account, you can log in to other system without logging out. This makes it possible to play the same game saved in the cloud on other systems and access the same data.

02. Adoption of voice commands
In PS 4, a voice command is adopted at the system level, if face data is registered beforehand in the PS 4 main body by PlayStation Camera (PS camera), an account using the camera's face recognition function instead of the wireless controller (DUALSHOCK 4) Can login to. Also, on the PS4 home screen etc., by instructing voice to the microphone of monaural headset connected to DUALSHOCK 4, or by instructing it to the PS camera, start using the sound, take a screenshot, turn off the power You can.


03. Even in portrait or landscape orientation OK
Even if you stand up and use it, you can lay it down and use it, OK, you can install it with your favorite style. In contrast with Xbox, vertical use is announced as "self-responsibility".


04. Setting is unnecessary even when TV is changed
PS 4 grabs the setting of the output information so you can use it without choosing a TV. Even if you buy a new TV, you can enjoy PS 4 without setting.

05. PS4 is built-in adapter
There is no bulky AC adapter because it uses the internal power supply of PS4. This is an advantage over Xbox, which is the advantage that I took over from PS3.

◆ Bad places

06. Can not use external HDD
PS4 does not support external hard disks for using games. According to Sony, "The game should be cached in order to realize comfortable game play, so data streaming can not be done smoothly via USB" on the main body It is impossible to use the external HDD for reasons. However, unlike Xbox, since you can replace the internal hard disk with PS4, it is possible to change to a larger hard disk.


07. Can not use MP3
You can not play MP3 or CD music on PS4. Audio visualizer is also not available. If you want to enjoy music with PS 4, paying distribution service "10 dollars a month (980 yen in Japan)"Music Unlimited"You must join.


08. DLNA not available
PS 4 could be used on PS 3DLNAIt does not correspond to the client function. It is very regrettable that PS3 was excellent as a media player.

09. Activation required for DVD · BD playback
Activation (authentication) via online is required only once before playing DVD contents and BD video contents with PS 4. I want to enjoy a movie with BD as soon as I purchase it! For this person, this one step is laborious work. By the way, PS 2 which was released 13 years ago was able to reproduce DVD immediately after purchase.

10.DUALSHOCK 3 is not available
The familiar wireless controller "DUALSHOCK 3" in PS 3 can not be used in PS 4. Ars Technica commented that he can not figure out why it is necessary to exclude older controllers.

11. I can not add audio
In PS 4, you can share movies (game play clips) playing games on Facebook and PSN, but you can not add sound to movies. Since Xbox One added this function with system update, PS4 expects update support.

12. Can not output game play clip directly to PC
It is not possible to copy and move the game play clip directly to the PC. It is anticipated that future updates will be supported, but it is inconvenient for those who want to upload a movie to YouTube because they are not in the beginning of the release.

Ugly · poor places

13. There is no longer a game title on DVD
Sony announced that "Packaged software will be released on BD, BD is the best medium as media compatible with the large capacity of PS 4 games," that this is no longer a game software released on DVD media It suggests. I am very sorry that I can not play games of good old DVD titles.

ByRoman Soto

14. Online update is dangerous
In PS 4, it supports firmware update from "Safe Mode" which presses the power button for 7 seconds to shift. In addition, Sony recommends that firmware be downloaded from PlayStation.com and uploaded. However, this safe mode is a state that hackers have no wish. In addition to online update, Sony does not recommend it, but you can also update the firmware before downloading it in the USB memory.

15. Only 4 controllers can be connected at the same time
The fact that the PS3 can be connected simultaneously with seven controllers means that the maximum number of concurrent connections on PS4 is four is technological degradation and can be said to be bad.

16. It is unknown whether Remote Play can be used for mobile
PS 4 also supports the remote play function which is a remote control function using PS VITA. Sony warns of remote play by VITA "strong and stable Wi-Fi connection and use on broadband line are necessary". Also, we strongly recommend that "PS4 and VITA are on the same local network". If remote play can not be used outside, this is very different from the play style that Sony has published on YouTube.

A Day With PlayStation Trailer (PS4 / PS3 / PS Vita / Vita TV) - YouTube


17. It does not support USB / Bluetooth mouse
PS4 does not support USB / Bluetooth connected mouse at system support level. The USB / Bluetooth connection keyboard can be used though.

Ars Technica lists the mandatory FAQs listed above, but the remaining 174 FAQs may hide the information you need. Fortunately or unfortunately, since the sale of PS 4 in Japan is February 22, 2014, there seems plenty of time to fully read the FAQ.