PlayStation 4 will download remote purchases automatically
Any purchase made remotely will awaken the PS4 from its sleep mode. The item will download, then the console will return to its sleep state.
The news comes via Sony president of worldwide studios Shuhei Yoshida, who confirmed the functionality on Twitter.
"When you buy a PS4 game on smartphone, it will wake your PS4 up to start downloading the game. PS4 goes back to sleep after that," Yoshida Tweeted.
Similar functionality is in place for the PS3 and Vita, however items are only added to a download queue. A user is required to commence the download once they're using the console.
With the PS4, a game can be purchased, downloaded and installed remotely.
PS4 will release November 15 in the US and November 29 in Europe, Australia and New Zealand. PlayStation UK boss Fergal Gara said last week that the company is struggling to satisfy pre-orders, claiming that the PS4 is heading for a "sell-out situation".
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MortarPosted:
This is brilliant as it means people will be able to get a head-start on downloading content if they decide to purchase something whilst they're away from home, as when they return home, depending on their internet speeds, the content will have downloaded or will have downloaded up to a percentage. This means less time waiting opposed to downloading it whilst at home.
MentalistPosted:
Impossibility download speed depends on your connection still though
It does, but I believe it will go faster anyway!
KatsumiPosted:
GmlukensAustraliansRanzee I heard the downloads on PlayStation take forever..
PS4 will be way faster in downloading i expect
I think it all just depends on internet speed
It will be faster regarding servers, meaning that your internet will likely be able to use more of it potential while downloading from Sony's servers. Downloads will only go as fast as your connection though
gmlukensPosted:
AustraliansRanzee I heard the downloads on PlayStation take forever..
PS4 will be way faster in downloading i expect
I think it all just depends on internet speed
BLUELIGHTINGPosted:
Ranzee I heard the downloads on PlayStation take forever..
On the PS3 they can take a while but on the PS4 they are working with ISP to make the connection really fast! Also the downloads will be done in the background therefore you can play a game whilst something is downloading!
AustraliansPosted:
Ranzee I heard the downloads on PlayStation take forever..
PS4 will be way faster in downloading i expect
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