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Well interesting ideas though Sony would be committing suicide to have all the features you talk about. Sony could not release a platform with Unreal4 capabilities and tablet or PSEye (Kinetic like Camera). I don't think Sony knows entirely what it going to do.

Last year we heard PS4 would release this year. I feel they likely began to think that way. However Sony realized the second Vita's launched in Japan a 2012 launch would be disastrous. With Nintendo slowly leaking features for WiiU tablet adding functionality monthly Sony wants to release a platform that can compete Cruz Nintendo.

I suspect PS4 will be around 10x the power of 360 the least possible power to support Unreal4. Retail at 400$ in winter 2012. I think a PSEye accessory will he available within a year of launch and compatibility with a Sony tablet will also he pushed. However both the camera and tablet will be optional peripherals with less support from Sony then Nintendo supports its tablet or Microsoft Kinetic.

I do not think Sony will take a loss on PS4 right now Vita's is not taking losses manufacturing wise. With Vita's in such trouble and Sony talking about reducing the amount of big console games developed annually. I doubt Sony will take any major risks.

Now we know rumour has it that Microsoft has a Vita's like controller in development. I don't think Sony will release a tablet controller. Vita can be used in conjunction with PS4 and I am betting by the time 2013 launch occurs Vita will retail at around 150$.

Sony is likely going to go after the core consumers Microsoft and Nintendo are in danger of losing. Say you have a core classic consumer who enjoys thebgood old controller will you buy a WiiU at 350$ with a tablet controller or an Xbox at 400$ with a kinetic and tablet controller being only 6x the power of the original 360. Or would you buy a PS4 for 400$ which is 10x the power of 360 state of the art Dual Shock 4 and a Vita (Tablet) and EyeToy (kinetic) both optional.

Sony is in their best position to avoid competition with Nintendo and Microsoft. Focus on the classic old school hardcore consumer. Sony has earned a reputation of graphical power with PSP, PS3, PSVita and with PS4 Sony should he able to secure a more powerful piece of hardware without needing to lose a dime all while doing better then last generation.



-JC7

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