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Here goes another batch of rumored details related to the upcoming next-gen Sony console.

Now, these 'predictions' supposedly come from PSM3 Magazine, claiming that it won't be called 'PS4' and that its name will be related to 'Orbis' instead (or at least in Japan). Also, apparently, games won't support 4K, with that res probably used only for videos.

Here are the full details:

Forecast: Details about PS4 from PSM3 Magazine

The British magazine PSM3 has published in its latest issue a report on the PS4. In it, the magazine has compiled all relevant notifications to next generation console from Sony and talked to developers and other sources.

1st - The console does not mean PS4

The PlayStation brand will be present in the device name, but not the 4th
The number 4 in Japan is pronounced "shi". "Shi" also means death. Many hospitals in Japan have therefore no room with the number 4 or even a fourth floor - similar to a few high-rise buildings in the West no 13th Floor have.
The code name of the console is - as reported - currently Orbis and could perhaps later be part of the final name.


2nd - Games of the first generation will look like the high-end PC demos on watchdogs and Star Wars 1313 or Square Enix's Luminous tech demo.

PS4 demos to be shown by Sony at E3 2013th


3rd - PS4 games will not run well at 4K 'Ultra HD' resolution.

The standard resolution of the PS4 should be at 1080p and 60 fps.
If 4k can be used, then probably only for videos.


4th - Used games are not readily run on the PS4.

Sony is planning certain protections in the PS4, including perhaps an online pass or something similar.


5th - The memory should be at 4GB to 8GB

The PS4 will probably have 4GB of memory, but in the end could have 8GB: If the Microsoft Xbox 360 successor have 8GB memory, then Sony would be put under pressure and should follow suit.

6th - 16GB flash memory are planned.

7th - The PS4 will not be backwards compatible with PS3 games.

8th - Games need to be registered to PlayStation Network account.

9th - The paid premium service PlayStation Plus will be an important pillar of the PS4.

10th - Every PS4 should be shipped with a PS Move compatible controller and camera.

11th - Classic games will be available via cloud gaming (Gaikai).

12th - "In-Game" Advertising is to keep on the PS4 collection.

13th - The console will use an AMD Accelerated Processor (4 cores). The chip carries the code name "Liverpool" and is produced in a 28-nanometer process.

14th - The PS4 will cost about EUR 400 to EUR 500 in Europe, where Sony has here probably expect to lose.

Sony has not commented or confirmed the information.
There you have it. Take them for now with a grain of salt, but let's hope they actually reveal something at next year's E3!

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omg, I hope this is not true..

Yeah same if it is true I moving to the xBox side

Thanks for the news.

I feel Sony and supporting companies are going for censorship control. Especially with the "used game" idea and linking games to PSN accounts. It just seems like the fun is getting taking out of the consoles.

2015 release tbh........
2013 devs may be getting the kit for the first time that 2 years worth of dev time. Not sure what to think about that.

Taking this with some salt. Hope PSN is upgraded to XBL standards.

i think the ps3 can hang on till 2015 and then the 720 comes out the ps4 can blow and push for extra edge in 2015 because lets face there nothing really that can make the ps4 better than the ps3 like nothing new on the market,technology so if sony wait till the 720 is out and 2015 there will be new things to add and improve on and complete with.

doubt that it will cost that much.
i really dont think sony will make the same mistakes that they did when the ps3 came out.

it will more than likely be that muhc, when i brought my ps3 i spent £480 on my console that was the cheap one.


personally once i know the cost ill save and preorder mine and get all the extras as i wont just be using it for gaming like my ps3 now

Same here dude. Now I'm usually not the one to spout conspiracy theories, bilderberg, illuminati etc. But if this information is true, it would seem sony wants more control over they're customers. Creating more and more limitations to the consumers. To be honest this frightens me...