Playstation 4

PlayStation 4By: Nickolas Kiriazis

What is it?The PlayStation 4 (PS4) is a video game console from Sony Computer Entertainment. It competes with Nintendos Wii U and Microsofts Xbox One, as one of the eighth generation video game consoles.PlayStation's HistoryThe PlayStation first started out on December 3rd, 1994 in Japan with the release of the first PlayStation console. The successor to the PlayStation is the PlayStation 2 (PS2) which came out in December 2000. The PS2 is the best-selling home console to date. Sonys next console, the PlayStation 3 (PS3) was released in 2006. Sonys latest console the PlayStation 4 (PS4) was released in 2013 selling over 1 million consoles in its first 24 hours on sale, becoming the fastest selling console in history.

PlayStation 4s Tech SpecsMain ProcessorSingle-chip custom processorCPU: low power x86-64 AMD Jaguar, 8 coresGPU: 1.84 TFLOPS , AMD Radeon Graphics Core Next engineMemoryGDDR5 8GBHard Disk DriveBuilt-inCommunicationEthernetIEEE 802.11 b/g/nBluetooth 2.1 (EDR)AV OutputHDMIDigital Optical (optical)

ManufacturerThe PlayStations manufacturer is Sony. Sony is a Japanese multinational conglomerate corporation headquartered in Knan Minato, Tokyo, Japan. Its business is focused on electronics, gaming, and entertainment.

PlayStation 4s AvailabilityThe PlayStation 4 has been available to buy sine November 15th, 2013. It is currently $449.99 but is expected to rise to $499.99 in the near future. The PS4 is available for purchase at EB Games, Best Buy, Wal-Mart, Future Shop, Amazon, and many more retailers near you.

DUALSHOCK 4 ControllerThe DUALSHOCK 4 wireless controller features familiar controls while incorporating new ways to interact with games and other players. Improved dual analog sticks and trigger buttons offer an even greater sense of control, while the capacitive touch pad opens up endless potential for new gameplay possibilities.

Personal RatingI give the PlayStation 4 a 10/10 because it is the best gaming console I have ever used. The graphics are amazing and the processing speed is outstanding. I have been a huge fan of Sonys previous consoles (PlayStation 2 & PlayStation 3) but this is my most favourite. PS4 vs. Xbox One

Customer ReviewsExcellent system | May 06,2014by CPhan | Vancouver, BCOverall Rating:5.0Was using my PS3 for Final Fantasy XIV online and like many others wanted to upgrade to PS4 for the game. Got the system and it was a huge improvement from PS3 to PS4. Much better connection issues and game runs much smoother and now in fully 1080p that PS3 couldn't do.

Fantastic | May 03,2014by Adam | Delta, BCOverall Rating:5.0Came from the 360 camp and the ps4 has not disappointed. Its got a great user interface, the only good controller on a PlayStation product, and a game catalog that has grown at a consistent rate

Target AudienceThe target audience of the PS4 are people who like video games and/or who would like a home entertainment system. The PS4 allows you to surf the internet, stream movies, chat with your friends, and play video games.

Detailed ExplanationThe PS4 opens the door to a new gaming world for the player to enjoy. It offers a deeply connected community with new things to discover every day. The PS4 system focuses on the gamer ensuring that they are having the best time possible. The DUALSHOCK 4 controller features new innovations to deliver better gamer experiences. The PS4 will provide a vast variety of applications for the gamer to enjoy.Games and AccessoriesGames:Call of Duty GhostsFIFA 14NBA 2K12Killzone ShadowfallNeed For SpeedBattlefield 4And Many MoreAccessories:Dualshock 4 ControllerPlaystation CameraGold Wireless Stereo HeadsetElgato Game Capture HDAnd many more

Works Citedwww.playstation.cawww.bestbuy.cahttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PlayStation_4www.futureshop.ca