![Wedbush Securities analyst Michael Pachter talked about what he expects from the next-generation of gaming."I think that the upcoming generation has the potential to be somewhat underwhelming, given that advances in processing power will be less dramatic than in the past."The step from PS1 to PS2 was an increase in data processing power of around 48-fold, enabling 3D-like images; the step from PS2 to PS3 was around 40-fold, allowing HD and fast frame rates; the step up from PS3 to PS4 is likely to be only four-fold, so greater graphical detail and faster frame rates will be possible, but the difference will be barely discernible."I think that all games are likely to run in full 1080p at a minimum of 60 frames per second, but it isn't clear that much is gained by adding more than two million pixels (the output of a 1080p display) or by running at faster than 60 fps."The latter is definitely possible, but it's unclear whether the consumer will appreciate much of a difference at 72, 90, 120 or even 240 fps."My expectation is that every frame will contain two million pixels, which has been a problem in the past, so textures and shading will be even more lifelike and realistic."Other than that, I'm not sure that the appearance of games will improve dramatically," Pachter said.](http://cdn2-b.examiner.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/hash/5b/ff/5bff88ac38d27c6d6a9f5a9ef6d4805e.png?itok=Crt3Rokf "Wedbush Securities analyst Michael Pachter talked about what he expects from the next-generation of gaming."I think that the upcoming generation has the potential to be somewhat underwhelming, given that advances in processing power will be less dramatic than in the past."The step from PS1 to PS2 was an increase in data processing power of around 48-fold, enabling 3D-like images; the step from PS2 to PS3 was around 40-fold, allowing HD and fast frame rates; the step up from PS3 to PS4 is likely to be only four-fold, so greater graphical detail and faster frame rates will be possible, but the difference will be barely discernible."I think that all games are likely to run in full 1080p at a minimum of 60 frames per second, but it isn't clear that much is gained by adding more than two million pixels (the output of a 1080p display) or by running at faster than 60 fps."The latter is definitely possible, but it's unclear whether the consumer will appreciate much of a difference at 72, 90, 120 or even 240 fps."My expectation is that every frame will contain two million pixels, which has been a problem in the past, so textures and shading will be even more lifelike and realistic."Other than that, I'm not sure that the appearance of games will improve dramatically," Pachter said."){kind=small}
![Confirmed sources have said the PlayStation 4's RAM will total 4GB, with its GDDR5 being able to process data at a 176 gigabytes per second. This should eliminate some of the processing issues people may have had with the PlayStation 3.Even though the source said the system will only contain up to 4GB of RAM, they also said Sony is trying hard to push 8GB of RAM into the system, which would allow them to measure up to the Xbox 720's alleged RAM.The PlayStation 4 is driven by eight-core AMD CPUs clocked at 1.6GHz.Sony's system outperforms the Xbox 720 on paper, but the key is the PS4 seems to be easier for developers to work with.Where Sony is looking to differentiate itself is in the games it releases, and there seems to be a major budget being utilized in developing those titles.Among them are "Uncharted 4" and "Killzone 4," but there is sure to be many, many more to come.](http://cdn2-b.examiner.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/hash/00/46/0046c38daabed31deb06ac0fcd1cdf89.jpg?itok=gq-YL1iB "Confirmed sources have said the PlayStation 4's RAM will total 4GB, with its GDDR5 being able to process data at a 176 gigabytes per second. This should eliminate some of the processing issues people may have had with the PlayStation 3.Even though the source said the system will only contain up to 4GB of RAM, they also said Sony is trying hard to push 8GB of RAM into the system, which would allow them to measure up to the Xbox 720's alleged RAM.The PlayStation 4 is driven by eight-core AMD CPUs clocked at 1.6GHz.Sony's system outperforms the Xbox 720 on paper, but the key is the PS4 seems to be easier for developers to work with.Where Sony is looking to differentiate itself is in the games it releases, and there seems to be a major budget being utilized in developing those titles.Among them are "Uncharted 4" and "Killzone 4," but there is sure to be many, many more to come."){kind=small}
PlayStation 4 will not only be featuring new technology, but it will also be sporting a brand-new service called PlayStation World.
According to a report from 4News today, some official information has been revealed that reveals a new gaming service that will be coming to the PlayStation 4.
PlayStation World will be featuring a few aspects of the service that will be free such as: online free as the current Playstation Network and voice chat between all PlayStation certified devices, i.e. consoles and smartphones.
PlayStation 4's PS World will be charging gamers for things such as PlayStation Plus improved new proposals.
Paying a potential subscription fee will also allow gamers access to Gaikai for cloud-gaming with an option to play for free within a given list of titles that is predetermined each month by Sony.
PlayStation World will also be providing gamers the chance to share photos and/or videos directly to YouTube, which is included in the cost of the service.
Those who do end up purchasing a large amount of content from the cloud-gaming service Gaikai, they will eventually need to purchase more space for games to be saved in the cloud.
![Confirmed sources have said the PlayStation 4's RAM will total 4GB, with its GDDR5 being able to process data at a 176 gigabytes per second. This should eliminate some of the processing issues people may have had with the PlayStation 3.Even though the source said the system will only contain up to 4GB of RAM, they also said Sony is trying hard to push 8GB of RAM into the system, which would allow them to measure up to the Xbox 720's alleged RAM.The PlayStation 4 is driven by eight-core AMD CPUs clocked at 1.6GHz.Sony's system outperforms the Xbox 720 on paper, but the key is the PS4 seems to be easier for developers to work with.Where Sony is looking to differentiate itself is in the games it releases, and there seems to be a major budget being utilized in developing those titles.Among them are "Uncharted 4" and "Killzone 4," but there is sure to be many, many more to come.](http://cdn2-b.examiner.com/sites/default/files/styles/profile_large/hash/6d/94/6d94bd5cb443c53013af29b79727f307.jpg?itok=pDSaJ2bQ "Confirmed sources have said the PlayStation 4's RAM will total 4GB, with its GDDR5 being able to process data at a 176 gigabytes per second. This should eliminate some of the processing issues people may have had with the PlayStation 3.Even though the source said the system will only contain up to 4GB of RAM, they also said Sony is trying hard to push 8GB of RAM into the system, which would allow them to measure up to the Xbox 720's alleged RAM.The PlayStation 4 is driven by eight-core AMD CPUs clocked at 1.6GHz.Sony's system outperforms the Xbox 720 on paper, but the key is the PS4 seems to be easier for developers to work with.Where Sony is looking to differentiate itself is in the games it releases, and there seems to be a major budget being utilized in developing those titles.Among them are "Uncharted 4" and "Killzone 4," but there is sure to be many, many more to come.")
![Wedbush Securities analyst Michael Pachter talked about what he expects from the next-generation of gaming."I think that the upcoming generation has the potential to be somewhat underwhelming, given that advances in processing power will be less dramatic than in the past."The step from PS1 to PS2 was an increase in data processing power of around 48-fold, enabling 3D-like images; the step from PS2 to PS3 was around 40-fold, allowing HD and fast frame rates; the step up from PS3 to PS4 is likely to be only four-fold, so greater graphical detail and faster frame rates will be possible, but the difference will be barely discernible."I think that all games are likely to run in full 1080p at a minimum of 60 frames per second, but it isn't clear that much is gained by adding more than two million pixels (the output of a 1080p display) or by running at faster than 60 fps."The latter is definitely possible, but it's unclear whether the consumer will appreciate much of a difference at 72, 90, 120 or even 240 fps."My expectation is that every frame will contain two million pixels, which has been a problem in the past, so textures and shading will be even more lifelike and realistic."Other than that, I'm not sure that the appearance of games will improve dramatically," Pachter said.](http://cdn2-b.examiner.com/sites/default/files/styles/profile_large/hash/27/db/27db8b64c917b825eca8215c777bde6c.png?itok=X1Q142dQ "Wedbush Securities analyst Michael Pachter talked about what he expects from the next-generation of gaming."I think that the upcoming generation has the potential to be somewhat underwhelming, given that advances in processing power will be less dramatic than in the past."The step from PS1 to PS2 was an increase in data processing power of around 48-fold, enabling 3D-like images; the step from PS2 to PS3 was around 40-fold, allowing HD and fast frame rates; the step up from PS3 to PS4 is likely to be only four-fold, so greater graphical detail and faster frame rates will be possible, but the difference will be barely discernible."I think that all games are likely to run in full 1080p at a minimum of 60 frames per second, but it isn't clear that much is gained by adding more than two million pixels (the output of a 1080p display) or by running at faster than 60 fps."The latter is definitely possible, but it's unclear whether the consumer will appreciate much of a difference at 72, 90, 120 or even 240 fps."My expectation is that every frame will contain two million pixels, which has been a problem in the past, so textures and shading will be even more lifelike and realistic."Other than that, I'm not sure that the appearance of games will improve dramatically," Pachter said.")
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