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post Jan 24 2013, 01:05 PM, updated 13y ago

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hi all

i am a fan of consoles

as you can hear that the rumors are getting more & more

no one can prove or convince people that it`s true

it`s only rumors and leaks

any way , i am going to put regular updates about ps4 & xbox 720

your input is welcomed

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post Jan 24 2013, 01:06 PM

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Gadget Review

Microsoft Xbox 720 (aka Durango) Officially Leaked…Maybe



Gamers, get ready: detailed specs for the Microsoft Durango – Microsoft’s next-generation Xbox – have leaked online.

Also known as the Xbox 720, Xbox 3, the NextBox and Next Xbox, the Durango will be powered by an 8-core 1.6 GHz CPU and will also include an 800-MHz graphics processor with 12 shader cores “providing a total of 768 threads.” The console also features 8GB of DDR3 RAM and 32 MB of fast embedded SRAM.

Durango also includes a Blu-ray drive that is capable of reading 50GB Blu-ray discs at x6 read speeds, plus an internal hard drive (the capacity of which is not yet known). In addition, rumors speculate that the system will have “Kinect multichannel echo cancellation (MEC) hardware” and an updated Kinect motion sensor bar connected separately from the Durango’s USB 3.0 ports. Other features will include 3D sound and Augmented Reality.

Users can also look forward to a ‘HDMI 1.4a in’, which means that you might be able to hook up a cable or satellite connection. Perhaps the Durango will have recording capabilities?

These specs support earlier leaks that emerged in November 2012. The Durango is widely expected to be released in the final quarter of 2013, preceded by a formal announcement in June. Anticipated Durango game titles include Halo 5, Forza 5, Battlefield 4, Watch Dogs and Star Wars 1313.


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post Jan 24 2013, 01:09 PM

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Xbox 720 may just be named ‘Xbox’


Earlier this morning we posted a story about Microsoft’s Xbox 360 successor potentially being called the “Xbox.” The news came from a Pocket-lint report, but now a prankster has come clean to reveal the entire story is a hoax.

We apologize for the error, and it’s something we’ll be keeping an even closer eye on as we approach E3 in June. This particular rumor had an ounce of credibility since it seemed to fit into next-gen Xbox details leaked a few days ago. And I’ll maintain that the name “Xbox 720″ still doesn’t make much sense.

Gamers have taken to the Xbox 720 moniker as they became antsy for a new console — but that name likely won’t work for general consumers. Symbolically, the term “720″ doesn’t have the positive spin that “360″ did. The Xbox 360 ended up being a living room hub that could tackle all of your entertainment needs — a 360-degree solution. Nobody ever talks about a 720-degree solution.

http://venturebeat.com/2013/01/23/xbox-720...surface-tablet/



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post Jan 24 2013, 01:12 PM

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post Jan 24 2013, 01:14 PM

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Report: Playstation 4 Specs, Controller Details, And More Info Leak


An individual known as SuperDae has recently leaked over 90 pages of supposed Playstation 4/Orbis information to Kotaku. Among them are details regarding the upcoming console's technical specifications, controller details, and user account system.

According to the report, the new console will feature a Blu-Ray drive, 160GB hard drive, and 2.2GB of video memory. It's worth noting that these are specs for a developer kit, and the hard drive space may change for the retail release.

Similar to the Vita's rear touch screen, the new controller is reported to include a touch pad. The report presumes that this is on the back of the Playstation 4 controller, and that the entire pad can be clicked in. Also on the reported controller is a "share" button, the function of which is unclear at this time.

Check out the full details (including rumors regarding the new user account system) at the Kotaku link above. As always with supposed leaks like this, take it with a grain of salt until official word comes down from Sony at E3 or possibly earlier.

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post Jan 24 2013, 01:15 PM

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Sony's Kaz Hirai Hints at Xbox 720 Reveal Before PS4

Too shy to go first, Sony?

ZoomWhile Microsoft is keeping pretty quiet about the next generation of the Xbox, Sony has spoken about the PS4 a number of times over the last couple of weeks. Last week, Sony's vice president of home entertainment, Hiroshi Sakamoto, confirmed to Spanish language site Emol that the company's next generation of PlayStation would see an E3 or earlier announcement. However, it seems that though we may see a PS4 announcement in the next six months, the Xbox 720 may actually be announced before the PS4.

According to Sony's President and CEO Kaz Hirai, the company may actually wait for Microsoft to go first to avoid being one-upped. IGN points to a quote in The Times accredited to Hirai, which reads as follows:

"Why go first, when your competitors can look at your specifications and come up with something better?"

Hirai has a point. Cast your mind back to 2011 and the unveiling of the 10.1-inch Galaxy Tab at Mobile World Congress. You'll remember that the iPad 2 was unveiled shortly after and Samsung felt threatened enough to go back to the drawing board.

"We will have to improve the parts that are inadequate," a Samsung exec was quoted as saying at the time. "Apple made it very thin."

However, while tablets suffer from a relatively short product life cycle, gaming consoles tend to stick around for quite a while. Look at the PS3. It was first launched at the end of 2006. Though it has gone through some changes since then, we haven't seen a completely new PlayStation since then. If Sony's Hiroshi Sakamoto May/June schedule remains true, we learn about the Xbox 720 before E3 as well.


http://www.tomshardware.com/news/Kaz-Hirai...Date,20599.html
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post Jan 24 2013, 01:16 PM

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PS4 – rumored kits have new controller, 4x Dual-Core CPU

According to the report, the developer kits contain 8GB of system memory, 2.2GB of video memory, a 4x Dual-Core AMD64 “Bulldozer” CPU – which gives it 8 cores, an AMD R10xx GPU,
a Blue-ray drive, 160GB HDD, and 4x USB 3.0 and 2x Ethernet ports. The audio output is HDMI & Optical, 2.0, 5.1 & 7.1 channels.

Again, these specs are not confirmed nor are they final, if this is indeed a developer console.

The system at present supports both the Sixaxis and DualShock 3 controllers, but there is a new one in development as well, according to the documents.

Called the “Orbis Development Tool”, at present, it still sports the four face buttons, two thumbsticks and shoulder triggers, but contains a capacitive touch pad similar to the one of the back of Vita. It can discern two-point multi-touch and it can also be “clicked” for use as an additional input button.

It will also contain motion-sensing like previous controllers, but tilt correction has been improved. It also still contains vibration, and an RGB LED light. No mention of “biometric” technology was made in the documents, a feature which was rumored over the weekend.

There is also a “Share” button on the controller which Kotaku figures will allow users to share various gameplay activities via social networking sites or possibly work as a screenshot button.

However, it may have something to do with a change to the way user accounts are managed. With PS4, Sony is supposedly implementing “multi-user simultaneous logins.” This will allow more than one user to log into the console at once, linking the user account to the controller.

As the controller syncs, the player will be logged into the PS4 currently in use. Accounts won’t be “locked” to the controller, instead users will be prompted to sign in their account when an extra controller is detected.

This will make things rather easy when you go to friend’s house, plus, the purported documents claim four can be in use at a time, allowing all co-op players to receive trophies together locally. It’s unknown if this will work using PSN as well.

http://www.vg247.com/2013/01/23/ps4-will-c..._medium=twitter
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post Jan 24 2013, 02:35 PM

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a wonderful analysis of ps4 & xbox 720 specs


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post Jan 24 2013, 02:49 PM

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more leaks about the next gen accounts ps4


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first official recognition of ps4

Quantic Dream Registers SingularityPS4.com Domain


While its current endeavour of Beyond: Two Souls may not even have a fixed release date yet, it seems Quantic Dream is wasting no time on starting its next project.

The French developer has registered the domain name for SingularityPS4.com (spotted by Kotaku). In the past, the company has registered both HeavyRainPS3.com and BeyondPS3.com, so it seems pretty likely that the studio is already working on creating a game called Singularity for Sony's PlayStation 4.

What's really interesting here though is the fact that the domain name has PS4 in it rather than Orbis. Despite rumours to the contrary, this suggests that Sony will be sticking with the 'PlayStation X' naming convention that's served it so well up to now.

The game's unlikely to retail with just the Singularity title though; thanks to the existence of the unsuccessful 2010 shooter, Activision holds all the rights to that name in multiple territories. As was the case with the Beyond domain though, just because a subtitle isn't present initially doesn't mean one won't be attached before the game is officially debuted.

Quantic Dream's current project, Beyond: Two Souls, stars actress Ellen Page and is expected to release sometime this year. Considering it's already been revealed that the script is 2,000 pages long though, it's probably not overly surprising that we haven't got a fixed date just yet.


http://uk.ign.com/articles/2013/01/23/quan...typs4com-domain
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post Jan 25 2013, 01:44 AM

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PS4 Tech Specs analysis by a computer engineer


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post Jan 25 2013, 01:59 AM

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post Jan 25 2013, 02:06 AM

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a spanish website publishes the 1st xbox 720 logo

real or fake !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


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http://www.discusionez.com/informacion/915...er#.UQF3ufL-gWd
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post Jan 25 2013, 02:11 AM

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ps4 & xbox 720 next gen games backward compatibility


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The spec for PS4 looks drool.gif. An 8 core cpu summore..
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QUOTE(alfiejr @ Jan 25 2013, 02:22 AM)
The spec for PS4 looks drool.gif. An 8 core cpu summore..
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it`s actually 8

but made as double decker and the technology is called BULLDOZER

means act as 4

i am going to put my review soon

may be after 1-2 months

after more leaks clarify the picture

as i am still quite concerned about the heat management system

which we all know that we dont want to have another YLOD or RROD

plus there are more technical stuff , still blur

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Xbox 720 anticipation leads to slump in console sales for Microsoft

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Sales for the Xbox 360 have remained pretty strong, despite the console having been around for longer than any other before it. Microsoft’s most recent earnings report paints a picture of a division for the company that is in decline, and likely due to the anticipation of a next-generation system.

Microsoft saw lower revenue numbers in the quarter, which was largely driven by lower Xbox 360 console sales. The company saw a year over year drop in sales from the same quarter in 2011, despite the console remaining to be the number one seller in North America.

The Entertainment and Devices division which the Xbox 360 falls into, was down about 11 percent in the quarter, but that’s not all attributable to the Xbox 360. The division also includes its Windows Phone businesses and other aspects of the company. Offsetting the fall in revenue, operating income was up due to lower marketing expenses.

Many believe that Microsoft is due to announce the “Xbox 720″ in the coming months, and it won’t come soon enough for the struggling console. This generation has turned out better for Microsoft than they could’ve imagined, but it appears that Microsoft has little left in its bag of tricks to keep the Xbox 360 hopping off store shelves.

http://attackofthefanboy.com/news/xbox-360...rce=twitterfeed
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dual shock might be no more in ps4

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QUOTE(qudeenz360 @ Jan 26 2013, 06:40 AM)
ok noted
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what do u mean by noted !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! hmm.gif
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further analysis of ps4 specs





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last tiem u skem pipu here..
now u open another attensyun horse thread overhere
enough is enough lah PENIPU SKEMMER!

PENIPU SKEMMER IS PENIPU!!

bboooooooooooooooooooo!

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QUOTE(DrLaboo @ Jan 26 2013, 01:22 PM)
last tiem u skem pipu here..
now u open another attensyun horse thread overhere
enough is enough lah PENIPU SKEMMER!

PENIPU SKEMMER IS PENIPU!!

bboooooooooooooooooooo!
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QUOTE(DrLaboo @ Jan 26 2013, 02:22 PM)
last tiem u skem pipu here..
now u open another attensyun horse thread overhere
enough is enough lah PENIPU SKEMMER!

PENIPU SKEMMER IS PENIPU!!

bboooooooooooooooooooo!
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ye ke abang laboo? what happen back then? I only know ts is looking for console only. drill pun siap I screenshot
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Xbox 720 News – Everything You Need To Know.



Many gossips and rumors are churning up on Microsoft’s next Xbox console. There is no doubt that we are coming closer to the Xbox 720 launch seeing some awesome facts thrown up. There is a strong feeling in the tech and the gaming world that the Xbox 720 will likely be launched in Christmas 2013.

With so many rumors and leaks, we are not too far from hearing the official announcement from Microsoft. So what’s in the new Xbox 720, when will it hit the stores? Everything you need to know is presented in this post.
Xbox 720 to be called Xbox Infinity – Rumor or Reality?

It came out that Microsoft recently snapped some Xbox-related domain names, and one domain got noticed pretty well by tech watchers, Xbox8.org, something that was unique.

Immediately there were rumors that Microsoft is planning to call the Xbox 720 as Xbox Infinity (the 8 represents the ‘infinity’ symbol). It’s just a speculation and its entirely possible that Microsoft will call the new console as Xbox 720 only but seeing the domain name purchasing move, Microsoft has something up on its sleeve.

Some other names also came out, like Xbox Loop. Microsoft has codenamed the new Xbox 720 as ‘Durango‘ which came out on Twitter, but was taken down very soon.
The Xbox 720 Specs:

The official specifications are not yet announced for the Xbox 720 but the rumors has it that the new console will be much more powerful, more stronger and efficient than the Xbox 360, that’s expected.

Rounding up some of the rumors for the Xbox 720 specs, we note down some of them here:

Sources said on VG247 that the Xbox 720 will have two GPUs, much like ‘two-PCs tapped together’.
The Graphics Card are thought to be equivalent to AMD’s 7000 series GPU(Still awaiting final cofirmation). The GPUs will not be structured as in a dual PC set-up, The Xbox 720 GPUs will be working independently.
There will be “four or six” cores in the Xbox 720 GPU, one of them will be for Kinect and the one will be reserved for OS.
The new Xbox 720 will always require an Internet connection as an anti-piracy measure.
Rumors are that the next-generation Kinect will be built-in the device as standard.
There are high possibilities that the new Xbox will come with a Blu-ray drive. Microsoft also launched an HD DVD Drive for the 360 so there are high chances for the Blu-ray drive packing for the Xbox 720. It makes perfect sense.
A leaked document that surfaced in June 2012 indicated that the new Xbox 720 will come with a 1080p 3D support, Blu-ray player and DVR functionality. (Read full leaked presentation here)

Xbox 720 Release Date and Price

All the indications and the rumors say that Microsoft will launch the new console by Christmas this year. The release date of the Xbox 720 changes as the tech authorities supports the rumors and then some new rumors and dates are leaked out. So it will be confirmed only when Microsoft announces the release date officially.

The Xbox 720 maybe priced at $299, according the leaked report mentioned above, but the original price will surely be more than what’s rumored. As it is rumored that the PS4 is also launching around the same time, there will be come competitive pricing in order to get ahead of the other.

That’s the complete round-up of all the rumors and leaks revolving around the Xbox 720. These are not official announcements and are just speculations that are subject to change as the official launch date closes.

Stay with us and we will bring out everything related to games and the gaming world.



http://www.gamingtron.com/xbox-720-news-ev...u-need-to-know/
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next gen games

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a british pc engineer gives his analysis of xbox 720

his accent is lovely


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QUOTE(andrewcha @ Jan 26 2013, 03:03 PM)
ye ke abang laboo? what happen back then? I only know ts is looking for console only. drill pun siap I screenshot
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i forgot liao..
later i free2 i look again.. got pipu claim him skem sellin game or wutshit last tiem..
busy naodays rarely drop at lolwut.net here..
suddenly saw this kuda thread brows.gif
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QUOTE(real_madrid @ Jan 26 2013, 03:06 PM)
hai u

why u want to ruin this thread

it`s a great updates about next generation consoles

he is not selling or buying any thing here

your threads quality equals zero

at least here we are getting some real updates

please say something with evidence or go out where you come from

you are not welcomed here

no offense

trolling not welcomed

we are not kids here

plsssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss
look at your thread
i is made Blizzard Entertainment rugi liao, * now ayam sked *

http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=2554331&hl=
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bahaha.. so free u dupe ^^
there's nutin u can do bout it ho.. laugh.gif laugh.gif laugh.gif
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Mini PS4 Concept Design


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QUOTE(real_madrid @ Jan 26 2013, 07:25 PM)
do u know how sick & stupid r u ?
can u imagine , how people hate u
do u have any idea how dumb u r
i checked both of your & his threads

he is clean

no official complaint about him

so , what do u want ????????????????????????

i checked all your posts, and they are rather empty,meaningless

really i ask u in a friendly manner to leave this forum

u r not welcomed

lazy MMU boy
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bwahahahah
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video describes the next xbox




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Well,rocky have some attitude problem back then. I'm not sure now
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QUOTE(seiluen @ Jan 26 2013, 07:49 PM)
Well,rocky have some attitude problem back then. I'm not sure now
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Kindly enlighten me

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QUOTE(PuDinG91 @ Jan 26 2013, 07:32 PM)
bwahahahah
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noobs always kantoi one icon_idea.gif
thehehehhe.. he jelly i MMU while he oni SPM grad mah? brows.gif


such a failed dupe of a pathetic, low self-esteemed loozarh who can't defend for himself happy.gif
u are trying too hard brahhh rolleyes.gif


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QUOTE(DrLaboo @ Jan 26 2013, 08:14 PM)
noobs always kantoi one  icon_idea.gif
thehehehhe.. he jelly i MMU while he oni SPM grad mah?  brows.gif
such a failed dupe of a pathetic, low self-esteemed loozarh who can't defend for himself happy.gif
u are trying too hard brahhh  rolleyes.gif
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u r a retard

seriously

look at your english pattern , look at the grammar..........

you can`t type 1 correct phrase .

so you think that i am SPM ?????????

hahahahahhahahahhahaha


you are a joke

( really made me laugh)

BTW i heard that they kicked you out of MMU

go and have shisha before your father catch u

i am totally ignoring u


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QUOTE(r0cky_balboa @ Jan 26 2013, 08:29 PM)
u r a retard

seriously

look at your english pattern , look at the grammar..........

you can`t type 1 correct phrase .

so you think that i am SPM ?????????

hahahahahhahahahhahaha
you are a joke

( really made me laugh)

BTW i heard that they kicked you out of MMU

go and have shisha before your father catch u

i am totally ignoring u
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uh oh,grammar nazi alert. brah,you cant even spell YOU n ARE correctly, yet you want to correct other people,LOL.

stop being a retard yourself,loser.
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What if the PS4 Is Not Backward Compatible?

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It’s ironic that Sony has had such a tumultuous time with backward compatibility of late. In the transition from the PSone to the PlayStation 2, the platform holder essentially set the expectation for the feature moving forwards – but it hasn’t always managed to uphold that standard in recent years. Initial models of the PlayStation 3 included support for previous generation titles, before the technology was whipped out in order to cut costs. With the PlayStation 4 looming, what happens if the company’s latest machine isn’t compatible with its current library?
There will only be chaos

There will only be chaos

It’s a very real possibility for which we should all be prepared. As has grown increasingly obvious throughout the system’s lifespan, the PS3 is a complex beast. The much vaunted CELL processer – which dominated the early discussions surrounding the machine – has become something of a poisoned chalice for the console, drawing the best out of the manufacturer’s enormous stable of first-party developers, but causing complications and confusion among third-party teams. And its implementation may come back to haunt the company again.

Rumours suggest that Sony is switching to a PC-based architecture for its next system. While the details are understandably vague – and generally dull unless you’re a computer scientist – they almost unanimously agree that the CELL processor will be put out to pasture once the upcoming console arrives. That creates a rather unique (but not entirely unfamiliar) headache for the platform holder, as it’s forced to find creative ways to support legacy content.
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Play mates

In an interview with PSU.com late last year, When Vikings Attack developer Clever Beans emphasised the difficulty that the manufacturer is set to face moving forward. “As to whether the PS4 will be backward compatible, I would think that is something that would be very difficult to achieve,” director Martin Turton revealed when talking about the long-term future of his team’s PlayStation Network exclusive. It’s perhaps worth stressing that legacy PSone and (possibly) PS2 support shouldn’t be a problem – it’s the current generation that’s the real concern.

So, assuming that the platform holder is hindered by the PS3’s unruly architecture, what is the solution? Well, according to Turton – who stresses that he has no insider information on the PS4 – cloud-based streaming could be the answer. It’s a sensible response considering Sony’s recent high profile acquisition of Gaikai, but would the online focused option really make sense in the long term?
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Pile of games

For many, backward compatibility is all about pulling out an old piece of software and having it work on a modern machine. It’s not clear how Gaikai and, subsequently, the PS4, could make that process seamless. For starters, the solution would rely on the end user having a strong Internet connection and a large bandwidth cap, which is not as prevalent in some parts of the world as it should be. But furthermore, Sony would need to concoct a clever method of detecting which titles people own, in order to assign them appropriate access to the cloud server. That doesn’t sound like a particularly cheap problem to solve. Furthermore, Sony would need to cover the cost of maintaining the servers that stream the content, cutting into its profit margins. If it does use cloud technology to tick the PS4’s backward compatibility box, you’d be incredibly naive to think that it would be free. A PlayStation Plus subscription would be required at the very least.
The road less travelled

The road less travelled

With the evident headaches and hassles depicted within, it’s worth pondering the importance of backward compatibility in the first place. For many, the consistency between systems can be a large factor in their decision to upgrade, but the importance is perhaps emphasised in a system’s early days. As a console’s library matures, the desire for legacy software begins to evaporate – but there’s always the appeal of knowing that you can return to old favourites at a later date.

Of course, the transition between the PS3 and PS4 will be unlike any other. While physical backward compatibility will once again take precedent, there’s also the digital space to consider this time around. Many of you will have accrued enormous PSN collections over the past six years, and it will be interesting to see what becomes of those. There’s no doubt that accounts will carry forward – and Trophies, friend relationships, and more with them – but if the manufacturer’s next platform is simply unable to emulate the CELL architecture, then does that mean that your digital purchases will be lost in the online ether too?

As the imminent announcement of the PS4 looms, it’s going to be interesting to see how the console deals with backward compatibility – if, indeed, it even does at all. Only you will be able to decide how important the functionality is to you, but based on what we know, we recommend keeping your expectations low.
TSr0cky_balboa
post Jan 26 2013, 08:40 PM

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QUOTE(raffie092 @ Jan 26 2013, 08:36 PM)
uh oh,grammar nazi alert. brah,you cant even spell YOU n ARE correctly, yet you want to correct other people,LOL.

stop being a retard yourself,loser.
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who the hell are you ???????

for god sake , all of you attacking me because i opened a useful thread full of latest updates & news

i am not asking any one to give me 1 cent , or even say thank you

omg

please if you don't like the thread , kindly leave it

like it or leave it


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post Jan 26 2013, 10:14 PM

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QUOTE(r0cky_balboa @ Jan 26 2013, 08:40 PM)
who the hell are you ???????

for god sake , all of you attacking me because i opened a useful thread full of latest updates & news

i am not asking any one to give me 1 cent , or even say thank you

omg

please if you don't like the thread , kindly leave it

like it or leave it
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lulz
this is an open forum, u have a prob with dat mang?
who are u to ask pipu here to like or leave?

p/s: i'm still enjoying my 4th semester here mang, prblm officer??? brows.gif

once a failure, always will be
nomsayin?? happy.gif
TSr0cky_balboa
post Jan 26 2013, 11:50 PM

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QUOTE(DrLaboo @ Jan 26 2013, 10:14 PM)
lulz
this is an open forum, u have a prob with dat mang?
who are u to ask pipu here to like or leave?

p/s: i'm still enjoying my 4th semester here mang, prblm officer???  brows.gif

once a failure, always will be
nomsayin??  happy.gif
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You made me sick

Nauseating


look at you

you came here jumping like a crazy monkey

spitting few stupid words

then escape

your input has no value

fruitless , empty


Fa Ma boy

look , hai retard , i imagine your age 23-26

in your age , i was a person with full responsibilities

i am not into that stupid kids trolling shit

look how the world is moving

look how the people are thinking


i really dont blame u

u will end just like many others

selling nasi lemak in pasar malam




Sigh............

This post has been edited by r0cky_balboa: Jan 27 2013, 12:09 AM
TSr0cky_balboa
post Jan 27 2013, 12:30 AM

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we go back to other thread

i am not going to bother with some insects flying around

anyway



27.1.2013

So just how powerful are the PS4 and Xbox 720 going to be?




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It's been a long time coming, but specs for both of the major next-gen games consoles, the Sony PS4 and the Xbox 720, have been leaked. And they're both based on pure AMD technology.

Before we deep dive into the details, is the leaked information accurate? One can never be sure. But the signs are good.


read more

http://www.techradar.com/news/gaming/conso...g-to-be-1127315


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post Jan 27 2013, 11:42 AM

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27.1.2013 11:30 am

Early rumors point to large power gap between PS4 and Xbox 720

The cycle of current-gen hardware is coming to an end, which inevitably means the cycle of rumors about the specs of the next generation must begin. Right on cue, an unnamed “insider” has released a hefty amount of detail regarding the specs of the PS4 and Xbox 720. Be warned, these are only rumors, but they do give us some interesting scenarios to ponder.

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http://www.extremetech.com/gaming/146045-e...s4-and-xbox-720




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post Jan 27 2013, 12:47 PM

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QUOTE(r0cky_balboa @ Jan 27 2013, 12:50 AM)
You made me sick

Nauseating
look at you

you came here jumping like a crazy monkey

spitting few stupid words

then escape

your input has no value

fruitless , empty
Fa Ma boy

look , hai retard , i imagine your age 23-26

in your age , i was a person with full responsibilities

i am not into that stupid kids trolling shit

look how the world is moving

look how the people are thinking
i really dont blame u

u will end just like many others

selling nasi lemak in pasar malam
Sigh............
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at first I would like to just ignore it. but that bold word. you think selling nasi lemak is a retard? watch your words. your england is not as good as well. selling nasi lemak might lead to a better living than what you're having now.

btw the way you update your topic is not proper as well. post every clip of youtube in every separate reply. if people wanna reply your thread a few columns will do to update your stuff.

free bump for your thread.
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post Jan 27 2013, 03:44 PM

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QUOTE(andrewcha @ Jan 27 2013, 12:47 PM)
at first I would like to just ignore it. but that bold word. you think selling nasi lemak is a retard? watch your words. your england is not as good as well. selling nasi lemak might lead to a better living than what you're having now.

btw the way you update your topic is not proper as well. post every clip of youtube in every separate reply. if people wanna reply your thread a few columns will do to update your stuff.

free bump for your thread.
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thumbup.gif thumbup.gif exactly what I'm trying to type.
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post Jan 27 2013, 05:20 PM

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Dear all

i have decided to stop this thread forever

i am not interested anymore....................

you saw the trash people , came and attack me , simply because of no reason or jealousy

in the end, i am the bad person

yeahhh

typical malaysia ,if u do something for from your heart to the poeple

monkey will come and attack u

long live the monkey and the herb of sheep ...............



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