9.5/10

7/10 nice price point. But so far it only has one game I'm interested in playing and that is Infamous Second Son.

I give it a 9. It showed a bunch of games that I wanted, huge indie support, has no online drm crap, and is coming out at a cheaper price. It would have easily gotten that 10 if they didn't start late and if they didn't have the first 45 not talking about the PS4. It was amazing just beating Microsoft's press conference.

Grade:A

Man, both Sony and Microsoft embracing the nostalgia. Embrace it.

FFXV for me won the internet.

I personally give Sony's conference an 8. I thought that Microsoft had a better showing of games, although I was really intrigued by The Order 1866. I will say that I'm disappointed if multiplayer is indeed tied to PS Plus, because even though I'm currently a Plus member, I still do not like the idea of MP tied behind a subscription. However, Sony's stance on used games means that the console will have a place alongside my PC and Wii U.

With that said, I don't know how I feel yet about Final Fantasy Versus XIII becoming XV, as I wanted XV to be an entirely new setting that scaled back technology.  However, I'm glad that there is going to be a Kingdom Hearts III.

+ Two punch combo from SE
+ The talk about DRM and used games was funny
+ Decent price for PS4
+ Good indie support

- Show should have been 1h. Cut the crap and get to the point.
- Pay for online
- What's a Vita?

8/10

7.5/10.......

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Then the price came up.

9/10.

I'm a bit bummed that no amazing new exclusives were announced for the PS4, and nothing new was announced for Vita (I think Sony is abandoning it), but hey PS3 is getting some really nice late life support..

I want to give it an 8/10 because they games didn't wow me, but the fact that PS4 is only $400, and can play used games, that made a HUGE impact on me.

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Question is, can I pay for PS Plus on a monthly basis? I hear it's $5 a month, or $50 a year, so I think you can, and if this is the case, then I'm still happy. Problem with XBL was always that it only offered long term subscriptions. I'm the type of gamer to play a lot of online for a month or two, and then play single player the rest of the year, so this isn't bad.

Still I'm set on getting a PS3 first, going to get Destiny for PS3 and play online for free. $400 is not much, but I've had poor luck with first gen Sony consoles, so I'm going to wait it out a bit and enjoy my 360/Wii/PS3 and likely soon my Wii U for now.

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Great system, that's what's the most important thing. I love how Sony listens

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.

haha kinda my thoughts exactly only saving grace is I know naughty dog is a 2 party studio now developing.. Polyphony will be developing guerilla after killzone etc etc

Objectively, Microsoft has the better games for their console's first year, based on what we know so far. Subjectively, Sony's games appeal to me more. Sony's decision to forgo DRM and online restrictions, as well as the $399 price point, scores them some bonus points.