Sony Computer Entertainment anticipated the questions you customers might have about the upcoming release of the PlayStation 4, and have released a comprehensive "Q and A" section for those curious about the next-gen console.
The ultimate FAQ post was published on PlayStation's official blog, and there are some very interesting things you should know about the PS4. And for some gamers, the new features (or what it lacks) is the difference between purchasing a PS4 or a Xbox 360.
Here are the 5 things you should know about the PS4, in no particular order.
1. Can you play PS3 games on the PS4?
"No, PS4 does not feature backward compatibility for PS3, PS2, or PSone games."
2. Can you upgrade your PS3 titles for the PS4?
"Yes, for a limited time and with a $9.99 upgrade fee, you can digitally "upgrade" your purchase of three currently supported games: Call of Duty: Ghosts, Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag, and Battlefield 4 to its full PS4 version. Click here for further details."
3. The PS4 will supports used games and not restrict game sharing.
4. Can you suspend and resume progress across different games on the PS4?
Yes, this feature will come with for the PS4. However, it won't be available at launch.
5. What is PlayStation Camera capable of? (Sold separately for $59.99)
"PlayStation Camera is a newly developed camera for PS4 that incorporates two highly sensitive cameras that can recognize the depth of space. In addition, users will be able to login to their PS4 with face recognition and are capable of using their own body movements or voices to enjoy games more intuitively.
"Furthermore, PlayStation Camera is capable of sensing the color of DUALSHOCK 4's light bar to judge the positions of multiple players sitting in the same room. PlayStation Camera is also compatible with the PlayStation Move motion controller, reflecting players' in-game movements more accurately than ever in PS4 titles that support it."
If you still have questions about the PS4 feature, click here to visit PlayStation's FAQ section for the next-gen console.
