Sony Entertainment fans get an up close look at the hardware inside of the PlayStation for with a little help from Wired.com
The tech site enlisted the help of Sony engineering director Yasuhiro Ootori to take apart the next-gen console. He explains in detail the component to the PS4, including the motherboard and it's process. The console's lead designer was Mark Cerny, an American software designer.
"The key to this philosophy is the main processor, which combines a CPU, the brains of a computer, with a GPU, which typically handles graphics," the tech site continued. "In the teardown, you can see this chip, but also the 8GB of GDDR5 memory, the optical drive, the heat pipes, the centrifugal fan, and whatever else you wanna geek-out on."
Check out the "unboxing" video below. The PS4 will officially launch on Nov. 15 in the United States.
In preparation for the upcoming release, Sony has announced the PS Vita newest system software update 3.00. The update will allow the handheld compatibility with the PS4's Remote Play feature.
"The PS4 Link app has been added to the PS Vita system's home screen," Sony explained in a blog post. "With this application, you can use your PS Vita to remotely control a PS4 system, and play a range of PS4 games on your PS Vita screen. When you're playing a game on PS4 that supports second screen features, you can also display information from that game on your PS Vita and use it as a second screen."
The update will also include new Parental control features and a new layout for the Friends List. PS Vita's update will also include the ability to sync your personal email accounts and messaging between the PS4 network.
Click here to read more about the PS Vita's system software update.
