Sony PlayStation 4, with remote features unveiled

NEW YORK: The next generation of Sony's gaming system, PlayStation 4 unveiling, and has promised social and remote capabilities. Japanese electronics company announced on Wednesday struggling to Microsoftand a head start by providing a successor to the Xbox 360.

The new PlayStation 3 PlayStation controller is similar, but touch pads, motion control and "share" button to add. Japanese electronics giant said that a new console hardware, software, and focus on the environment will be part of "the fastest, most powerful gaming network."


PlayStation 4 Sony Corporation in 2006 after the first major game console PlayStation 3 went on sale.

Microsoft Corporation in Los Angeles at the E3 video game show in June is expected to unveil the next Xbox. Last fall I started selling Nintendo Wii U, although the ability to play the game in high definition to bring plays catch-up in some cases.

The PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 years ago, Microsoft's robust online service due to its large size machine, Xbox Live, in which people play games with others online allows is more popular. The Wii launch its two rivals since sold more units, but it lost momentum as the novelty faded controller. The new Wii U sales are slow.

A new play, and emphasize the importance of U.S. market, Sony in Japan announced in New York instead of being held, as it was in the past. At the Hammerstein Ballroom in Manhattan.

PlayStation running account of the event, presented in reverse chronological order is. All times are EST. As "Read" Mark Cerny, 4 for PlayStation important architect, and Internet game company Gaikai, which last year bought Sony co-founder David Perry, presenters Andrew House, Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. President and Group Chief Executive added are.

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7:50 pm

Stage 4 on Sony PlayStation game developers for the next release and plan to continue to talk about. Large screen video with various game shows.

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7:40 pm

More than a half-hour presentation, Sony PlayStation 4 machine to display yet. No word yet on price or release date, though availability is not expected for several months.

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7:30 pm

It is 9:30 AM in Tokyo Thursday, and the event is Sony's Direct Stream website.

Yoshinori Ono from Capcom for Japanese games offered remarks in English with a translator for Japanese audiences are addressed.

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In addition to games, Sony PlayStation 4 is touting fast graphical capabilities. You transferable to produce 3 D-motion animation using motion controllers want - in real time.

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7:15 pm

The game had a witness. "This is a puzzle game that explores an abandoned island. Exclusively on the PlayStation 4 will be ready.

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7 pm

In addition to offering planned: "Drive Club." Evolution from studio executives say it is a concept for a decade, but with new machines is made possible. Play the best places in the world best cars in the world driving, engine development team built by using 3 D-model will be about.

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6:50 pm

PlayStation games to be played at the new can continue with the performance.

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6:45 pm

Like Nintendo and Microsoft, Sony, a recreation center that movies, music and social networking can provide as smartphones and tablets to stay relevant in the age tries to position the device the is.

As long as you are their customer service - Sony's PlayStation Network online video and music services with Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon will have access to. Facebook you will be able to access.

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6:40 pm

They give free PlayStation storefor Perry's Gaikai game in any talks about the vision. I think gamers will buy what they want.

The PlayStation 4 will allow for virtual spectating. With a button, your game aired friend "look around my shoulders." Can can

It is called the Remote Play feature, in which you play, then your PlayStation Vita handheld Internet device sending video so you can play on in the run game.

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6:30 pm

Cerny said the new partnership with game play video hardware compression so it will be easy. Your game your friends are playing video games can browse directly.

Facebook's philosophy to adopt, Sony, an online game based on real network transfer their names will also be able to keep.

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6:25 pm

Cerny, a plaid shirt and jeans appears, as he is easily the computer game programmers will be able to write for the new system touts. He says many devices around with a powerful computer on a chip value is lower. Instead, Sony PC on top of a conventional architecture is building a new play, and to do so, an easier time playing the game creators.

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6:10 pm

PlayStation 4 before announcing, field means "truth and a bold step for the PlayStation company have a moment." He says Sony's powerful opportunities to connect and play together, through PlayStationVita looking to offer mobile last year continues.

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6 pm

PlayStation function storied Hammerstein Ballroom in Manhattan with a light and video show begins. Analysts and journalists in attendance news organizations around the world are represented.