I was very cautious about this one coming in. Sony has a LOT to prove, a lot of answers to give, and especially a lot of clarity as to why I should purchase a PS4.
Positives:
Games, Games, GAMES. Holy cow was this E3 about them games. No motion crap, no PR #s, no crap.
No DRM, No always Online, No blocking of used games
$399 Price point is an awesome entry point
Kingdom Hearts III (a huge surprise)
Final Fantasy XV (hallelujah)
Destiny actually looks interesting
Indie friendly. So many indies.
Neutral:
Console design isn't amazing. I don't particularly care for the look of the controller. I love the dual shock but some of the new materials don't look visually pleasing to me. Then again I would rather it work effectively instead of look pretty.
Negative:
PSN Plus is now required for multiplayer.
Still not enough information how Gaikai actually works. I would have liked a demo of sorts to show off the technology.
Overall Sony came in well over my expectations. Massive titles like Final Fantasy XV, and Kingdom Hearts 3. A solid price point, and not blocking my consumer rights for corporate greed. Now the worst news of the conference was the fact that PS Plus is now required for online. I don't like this policy, but it is something I will GLADLY give up for my consumer rights, and for solid titles from Sony.
Solid 9/10! Good job Sony. One of the best pressers from you in a long while.
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