Sony readying updated PS3 hardware to better support PlayStation Now
According to the report, the machines match the power of eight custom built consoles in one, single-server unit but are essentially the same system as what’s on the market now – but only with different ‘innards’.
Digital Foundry, citing “sources who have been briefed on the project,” states that Sony experimented with PS3 systems currently available at retail, but found it worked better when “shrinking the equivalent of eight PS3s onto a single motherboard, housed in a slimline server cabinet.”
The report goes on to state that the hardware manufacturer found that current PS3 units using PlayStation Now would cause more space to be taken up at data centers, would use more electricity. The Cell chip remains inside the newer models to maintain compatibility with PS3 game titles, but a revised network and controller interfaces are expected.
It’s also reported that HDMI could be axed and replaces with hardware video encoder and that the Gaikai team have the advantage of “complete access to the PS3 design and the engineers that created it.”
Unknown measures are also purportedly in the work to reduce latency.
PlayStation Now is currently slated to release during Q3 2014 in the US, and in Asia during Q4. Europe isn’t expected to receive the rumored console until Q1 2015.
Posted:
Related Forum: PlayStation Forum
Source: http://www.vg247.com/2014/01/17/sony-readying-new-playstation-3-console-to-better-support-playstation-now-report/
Related Articles
Comments
AustraliansPosted:
LoopedCraigyyKatsumiZoidberg That's pretty neat. I wish Xbox would do this. If I could talk with my friends on One, I'd play more than once a week.
It would be awesome to chat with people across generations for Microsoft consoles. I was personally a little disappointed that you couldn't
Me to, it would probably be simple enough to do...
Yeah. same. I was really annoyed when I couldn't communicate with my mates who have Xbone other than a message which is pointless :(
Voice messages from the Xbone to the 360 would've been alright, that way you can communicate a little bit better.
AustraliansPosted:
KatsumiLaze I agree with Zoidberg, imagine how powerful it would be then?
what do you mean by that.. i don't quite understand where you are coming from with this
He's just turning Zoidberg's point in to his.
KatsumiPosted:
Laze I agree with Zoidberg, imagine how powerful it would be then?
what do you mean by that.. i don't quite understand where you are coming from with this
MoBoPosted:
CraigyyKatsumiZoidberg That's pretty neat. I wish Xbox would do this. If I could talk with my friends on One, I'd play more than once a week.
It would be awesome to chat with people across generations for Microsoft consoles. I was personally a little disappointed that you couldn't
Me to, it would probably be simple enough to do...
Yeah. same. I was really annoyed when I couldn't communicate with my mates who have Xbone other than a message which is pointless :(
DreamsPosted:
Zoidberg That's pretty neat. I wish Xbox would do this. If I could talk with my friends on One, I'd play more than once a week.
same thats the only reason i dont play my one that much its no fun playing alone
TRSNPosted:
Zoidberg That's pretty neat. I wish Xbox would do this. If I could talk with my friends on One, I'd play more than once a week.
I think if Xbox One did this with 360, then there would be a big, consistent spike in activity. Being able to talk to your friends no matter what console/generation you're on.
CraigPosted:
KatsumiZoidberg That's pretty neat. I wish Xbox would do this. If I could talk with my friends on One, I'd play more than once a week.
It would be awesome to chat with people across generations for Microsoft consoles. I was personally a little disappointed that you couldn't
Me to, it would probably be simple enough to do...
KatsumiPosted:
Zoidberg That's pretty neat. I wish Xbox would do this. If I could talk with my friends on One, I'd play more than once a week.
It would be awesome to chat with people across generations for Microsoft consoles. I was personally a little disappointed that you couldn't
Latest Downloads
- 01. Jalopy SaveGame (Pumped up LaikaGT)(0)
- 02. Assassin's Creed 3 Save Game (Game completed 8%, until Chapter 4)(0)
- 03. Supermarket Simulator SaveGame (Quick start, 172 day, 65lvl)(0)
- 04. Caribbean Legend: SaveGame (before the start of the Dutch Gambit)(0)
- 05. Caribbean Legend: SaveGame (Passed the Secret Organization Gambit) [v1.0.0](0)
- 06. Jalopy: SaveGame (Pumped up LaikaGT)(0)
- 07. Assassin's Creed 3: Save Game (Game completed 8%, until Chapter 4)(3)
- 08. Supermarket Simulator: SaveGame (Quick start, 172 day, 65lvl)(0)
- 09. GoreBox: SaveGame (Ancient village of the Paleozoic era)(0)
- 10. Need for Speed: Most Wanted (2005) - SaveGame (0% career, 2 BMWs in the garage)(1)
- 11. [EU] CARX DRIFT RACING ONLINE - PROGRESS SAVE 6 SP DUO (CUSA15633)(10)
- 12. Fallout Shelter Modded Save PC(3)
- 13. Remember Me: SaveGame (The Game done 100%)(0)
- 14. The Long Drive: SaveGame (American pickup)(0)
- 15. Goemon's Great Adventure (US / NTSC) - Nintendo 64 Game Save(2)
Latest Tutorials
- 01. The Redress Of Mira 100% Walkthrough | Trophy & Achievement(552)
- 02. Russian Pinocchio Quick Trophy Guide(675)
- 03. Venatrix Quick Trophy & Achievement Guide(671)
- 04. Call of the Sea 100% Platinum Walkthrough(763)
- 05. Wire Lips 100% Platinum Walkthrough(770)
- 06. The Expanse 100% Platinum Walkthrough | Trophy & Achievement(720)
- 07. Doctor Who: The Edge of Reality - PS4 Platinum P/Thru(639)
- 08. Doctor Who:The Lonely Assassins - 100% Guide(567)
- 09. DAYMARE 1998 PS4 - Full game 100% TROPHY WALKTHROUGH(536)
- 10. Stray Platinum Walkthrough | Trophy & Achievement Guide(545)
- 11. Raji: An Ancient Epic | Complete Gameplay Walkthrough(710)
- 12. Corpse Killer: 25th Anniversary Edition - Longplay(727)
- 13. Song of Horror: Complete Edition Gameplay Walkthrough(473)
- 14. Remoteness 100% All Trophies Walkthrough(738)
- 15. Detective Inspector Mysterious Clues Platinum Walkthrough(606)
"Sony readying updated PS3 hardware to better support PlayStation Now" :: Login/Create an Account :: 69 comments