Devs shaped PS4, wasn't designed 'in an ivory tower somewhere in Tokyo'

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Sony's PS3 was a console built on ego that had harsh executive level repercussions following it's launch. For the recently revealed PlayStation 4, which Sony has been developing for several years, they took a more democratic approach, talking to developers and publishers on what it should do.

"We've been very closely involved in the development of the machine," said Hermen Hulst, co founder of Killzone developer Guerrilla Games, to sources. "It is no longer designed in an ivory tower somewhere in Tokyo, it's shared with us, with Naughty Dog, with Sony San Diego – and together we've built the machine."

The source assumes developer consultation and discussions with publishers like Ubisoft led to the PS4 being designed in line with modern PCs, so devs could easily learn and work with the hardware. Other design elements noted were greater social integration and controller elements, like concave triggers and the headphone jack.

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CygnetPosted:

Im really interested in which console will be smaller, and which will look better, the ps4, or next gen xbox..

-KrisPosted:

I can't wait for the actual console to be shown! I have $600 saved up on my pocket already :)

WoobiePosted:

I'd assume it follows a sleek design and will be smaller and will involve less wires.

PlusnetPosted:

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Super_Saiyan I am probably getting the PS4... I might get the 720 but right now PS4 wins my money.


Well, 720 hasn't released much detail compared to the PS4, so I'd just wait and see. It could be great.


720 probably won't even come out this year.


It is coming out this year. Why would they even talk about it at all if their going to wait till next year?


They haven't released as much info and it's already March. Sony has release a good amount of info and their system isn't even coming out until nearing the end of this year.

PGAPosted:

hope xbox is better than ps4 but still looks awesome!

imgurPosted:

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Super_Saiyan I am probably getting the PS4... I might get the 720 but right now PS4 wins my money.


Well, 720 hasn't released much detail compared to the PS4, so I'd just wait and see. It could be great.


720 probably won't even come out this year.


Their announcement is in April.

CentPosted:

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Super_Saiyan I am probably getting the PS4... I might get the 720 but right now PS4 wins my money.


Well, 720 hasn't released much detail compared to the PS4, so I'd just wait and see. It could be great.


720 probably won't even come out this year.


It is coming out this year. Why would they even talk about it at all if their going to wait till next year?

neboPosted:

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Super_Saiyan I am probably getting the PS4... I might get the 720 but right now PS4 wins my money.


Well, 720 hasn't released much detail compared to the PS4, so I'd just wait and see. It could be great.


720 probably won't even come out this year.


Wouldn't count on that, microsoft is very competative

PlusnetPosted:

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Super_Saiyan I am probably getting the PS4... I might get the 720 but right now PS4 wins my money.


Well, 720 hasn't released much detail compared to the PS4, so I'd just wait and see. It could be great.


720 probably won't even come out this year.

SOGPosted:

Super_Saiyan I am probably getting the PS4... I might get the 720 but right now PS4 wins my money.


Well, 720 hasn't released much detail compared to the PS4, so I'd just wait and see. It could be great.


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