PS4: The build quality kinda lacks. It feels a little cheap even if it is solid all around. The system runs smooth most of the time, but gets loud sometimes. Kinda makes me fear for the future as my original PS3 got louder and louder over time...
The desing overall is pretty good though. The system is small, looks kinda sexy (subjective, of course) and doesn't have a power brick, which is welcome.
The controller surprised me. I thought nothing would feel better in my hands than the DualShock 3. But I was wrong. I really really like the Dualshock 4, it has nice features and works flawlessly with a PC. It's really awesome to control the mouse with the TouchPad, I don't have to get up from my couch anymore to do anything on my PC. Yeah, it isn't really he purpose of the device, but who cares? It's awesome.
The features of the PS4 lack terribly. The PS3 is just so much better when it comes to multimedia which is a huge letdown. Other than gaming, I don't use my PS4 at all. Still have my PS3 hooked up for other stuff. It will get better of course, but right now, there is literally nothing to be seen.
Positive is the menu though. It's straight to the point with no useless bullshit so you always find right what you are looking for. Install times are insanely low. I didn't have to wait longer than maybe 5 minutes until now until I could start a game. Really a step up. The same is true for download speed with WLAN. My PS3 took AGES to download something while the PS4 maxes out my 50 Mbit/s connection.
About the price, it's almost too cheap. I feared for the worst and saved 1000 € when they announced the system. So I had 600 € to spend on games and accessory, yai! Really, in this day and age, a new Next-Gen console won't get any cheaper than 399 at launch.
Yeah, what else is there to say? I don't know, it's pretty solid but not as ambitious as the PS3 was. So, for the scores:
Hardware: 8/10
Controller: 10/10
Price: 10/10
Features: 2/10
Overall: 7.5/10
PS Vita:
The PS Vita is just a sexy beast. It looks good, dat OLED is gorgeus, the hardware is top notch for a handheld. There really isn't anything you could argue about. Sure, memory cards are expensive, but the system itself is dirt cheap, so who gives a shit?
The menu of the Vita is an absolute dream. I never ever saw a device operating that fast. Hit the PS button in the middle of the game and you're straight to the menu. Go back to the game instantly. Works also perfect with Stand-By mode of course. It really blew me away and to this day, it is a smoother experience than the PS4 which is quite telling.
The features are also pretty awesome, although the system grew with the time. Youtube is there, a pretty decent browser, E-Mail, Photos (camera sucks though), Music, Videos and everything can be started multitaksing style. Wanna watch that collectibles guide on Youtube while you're in the middle of the game? No problem whatsoever! It's a whole new experience and I can't understand why people aren't hyped for this handheld.
Do I even have to say anything about Remote Play? Holy Cow, just play with your PS4 ANYWHERE. It also, blew my mind.
Scores:
Hardware: 10/10
Price: 10/10
Features: 10/10
Overall 10/10 - pure awesomeness
Official member of VGC's Nintendo family, approved by the one and only RolStoppable. I feel honored.
