*** The Official Playstation 4 (PS4) Thread ***

[TheBrooder]

Will I be able to download PS3 games at launch with Gaikai or PS+ or whatever?

I'm thinking of not buying any games ,or maybe just one at launch and cathing up on all the Uncharted, Infamous, Bioshock, Last Of Us type games that I've missed.

 

[Robert1986]

Do a ******* search on Google, takes 2 secs. http://lmgtfy.com/?q=ps4+exclusive+games

Such basics questions that can be answered with 5 seconds of legwork, and yet people expect others to do it for them.

Bad morning? Ease up, no need to be so rude.

 

[ic1male]

Will I be able to download PS3 games at launch with Gaikai or PS+ or whatever?

No it's not coming online until sometime in 2014.

 

[Robert1986]

No it's not coming online until sometime in 2014.

and by then games like tlou will be cheap to buy on the ps3.

 

[TheVoice]

and by then games like tlou will be cheap to buy on the ps3.

I'd much rather play PS3 games on a PS3 anyway, even on a fast internet connection a streaming service isn't going to be immune to problems.

 

[steveo]

I'd much rather play PS3 games on a PS3 anyway, even on a fast internet connection a streaming service isn't going to be immune to problems.

same here am still keeping my 360 and ps3 but will add the ps4 to the tv cabinet, if sony let you add games that you own to Gaikai for free instead of charging for them again i might ditch the ps3 but its not going to happen

 

[TheVoice]

Looking at the box art of Watch_Dogs on Amazon, seems like they're going back to DVD cases for PS4 games. Shame, I quite like the Blu-ray style ones they use at the moment.

 

[ic1male]

Looking at the box art of Watch_Dogs on Amazon, seems like they're going back to DVD cases for PS4 games. Shame, I quite like the Blu-ray style ones they use at the moment.

Doesn't look like it to me. It's still short and rounded. And yes, I prefer the BD cases over DVD, too.

 

[TheBrooder]

No it's not coming online until sometime in 2014.

So the PS4 won't be able to connect to PS+ network until 2014 or just the Gaikai service?

I thought I'd at least be able to download some of the old games at launch.

 

[ps3ud0]

So the PS4 won't be able to connect to PS+ network until 2014 or just the Gaikai service?

I thought I'd at least be able to download some of the old games at launch.

I doubt Sony really feel BC is a real priority - tbh Gaikai a nice idea for a service but youll need a good stable net connection to make the best of it.

We also have no details how BC will work, I wouldnt be entirely surprised if you end up 'rebuying' games you had on PS3, but then it might be a tiered monthly service with unlimited access (like lovefilm has it tiers).

It would be nice if you can shove your PS3 disc in and it recognises it and then uses Gaikai to play it within the PS+ price.

ps3ud0

 

[Mobius 1]

a lovefilm sort of service but with the back catalogue of ps3 games would be a great idea!

 

[Moothead2]

I doubt Sony really feel BC is a real priority - tbh Gaikai a nice idea for a service but youll need a good stable net connection to make the best of it.

We also have no details how BC will work, I wouldnt be entirely surprised if you end up 'rebuying' games you had on PS3, but then it might be a tiered monthly service with unlimited access (like lovefilm has it tiers).

It would be nice if you can shove your PS3 disc in and it recognises it and then uses Gaikai to play it within the PS+ price.

ps3ud0

That would be awesome but I doubt if it'll happen as there would be no point buying a game on PSN if you could just pay a tenner a month and have access to that game as well as many others. Shows a lot of promise though.

 

[Lodjik]

Maybe of use to someone..

PS4 £334.99 with free delivery
Using code 9908081899999 gives £5 off

http://www.toysrus.co.uk/Toys-R-Us/...onsoles/PS4-Console(0107741)?searchPosition=0

 

[TheBrooder]

I doubt Sony really feel BC is a real priority - tbh Gaikai a nice idea for a service but youll need a good stable net connection to make the best of it.

We also have no details how BC will work, I wouldnt be entirely surprised if you end up 'rebuying' games you had on PS3, but then it might be a tiered monthly service with unlimited access (like lovefilm has it tiers).

It would be nice if you can shove your PS3 disc in and it recognises it and then uses Gaikai to play it within the PS+ price.

ps3ud0

I'm trying to decide whether or not I should buy a PS3 as it looks like I've missed out on some top games. I think I'll wait for more backward compatibility details on the PS4.

 

[Moothead2]

Maybe of use to someone..

PS4 £334.99 with free delivery
Using code 9908081899999 gives £5 off

http://www.toysrus.co.uk/Toys-R-Us/...onsoles/PS4-Console(0107741)?searchPosition=0

Do they take the money up front?

 

[Lodjik]

Doesn't look like it

Please note: If the release date changes we will contact you to keep you updated.
If the price changes before the release date we will charge you the lower amount when your order is despatched.

 

[Quinnaay]

Good price but how are Toys are Us's service? think i'll stick with my Shopto pre order just hope they can handle the vast amount of orders.

 

[ps3ud0]

Maybe of use to someone..

PS4 £334.99 with free delivery
Using code 9908081899999 gives £5 off

http://www.toysrus.co.uk/Toys-R-Us/...onsoles/PS4-Console(0107741)?searchPosition=0

Anyone know if Amazon consider Toys R Us as a competitor worth price matching? Assume they would in the US, not sure over here. Fingers crossed...

ps3ud0

 

[Moothead2]

Anyone know if Amazon consider Toys R Us as a competitor worth price matching? Assume they would in the US, not sure over here. Fingers crossed...

ps3ud0

Hope so. I'm tempted to keep my order with Amazon as I feel they'll be more reliable but then I think that 15 quid could go towards a game. Decisions decisions.

 

[Mobius 1]

saved disappointment > 15 pounds.

stick with amazon, they're more likely to fulfil your order on release day i suspect