I'd like to see the PS4 launch at $425-$399, then I'd buy it at the first price-cut/redesign.  The only way I'm considering any system at launch is if it releases with a swarm of must-have games.  My usual MO is to wait a year or so.  Black Friday also counts, as that's how I got my Vita.

Sony Looks Back On The PlayStation 3

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by Kyle Hilliard on February 17, 2013 at 05:20 PM

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wasn't sure what thread to put this in, so I put it in both!

Naughty Dog: Our assets are created at high resolution, ready for PS4

http://gamingbolt.com/naughty-dog-our-assets-are-created-at-high-resolution-ready-for-ps4

It’s no secret that Naughty Dog have two internal teams: One team is working on The Last of Us, and the other we think are working on the sequel to Uncharted 3 for the PlayStation 4. Now that there are just a few days before Sony unveils the ‘future of gaming’ with the much anticipated reveal of the PS3′s successor. Naughty Dog are already talking about their approach in getting prepared for the next generation.

Christophe Balestra, Co-president of Naughty Dog, had a few interesting things to share about how their team may eventually handle a hardware superior to the PS3. He talks about how Naughty Dog may need more people when they start working on the PS4 and how it can be a scary experience for them.

“It’s true – moving on to something else after PS3 might mean more people, but we’re not sure just yet,” he revealed.

“It’s about the quality of the tools, and about whether you can make something smarter. My guess is that they will expand – you’ll have more this, and more that – you’ll always have something more. In terms of our art, we always create our assets at a higher resolution than what you see in-game. A lot of our pipelines are already ready to move to something superior to the PS3. But it’s scary.”

He also recounts his experience in moving from the PlayStation 2 to PlayStation 3. As expected it wasn’t an easy thing.

“And that was totally our fault. And also we were going from PS2 to PS3, the shaders were different and things like that, and we had a lot to learn. I think we’ve caught up though – I think our games look pretty good, so I feel like we’re fine right now. But it’s always scary, because you don’t know what to expect just to do something. We’ll see. We have a little more time to think about it,” he told EuroGamer.

It will be interesting to see how Naughty Dog will handle the challenges while they move their development structure from the PS3 to PS4. And if they can repeat their acclaimed performances on a superior platform, then one can expect an experience unlike anything.

Stay tuned to GamingBolt for our continued coverage of The Last of Us and next week’s full reveal of the PS4

"we have a little more time" - Naughty Dog

I guess that means 2014 for Uncharted 4

PS4 May Allow Cross Platform Gameplay With Phones

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by Kayla Herrera on February 18, 2013 at 04:35 PM

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MARCUSDJACKSON said:   PS4 May Allow Cross Platform Gameplay With Phones report by Kayla Herrera on February 18, 2013 at 04:35 PM 5,599 Views 38 The new PlayStation may offer gamers a chance to try out cloud-streaming technology, allowing developers to run software on server systems and stream it off the internet. Kazuo Hirai, Sony Chief Executive, took lead in a deal to purchase Gaikai Inc., the game in development using the new “cloud-gaming” technology. As we reported last week, Sony's new console will stream old games over the internet using technology from a company called Gaikai Inc. Now, according to the Wall Street Journal, The new PlayStation will also allow players to share their gaming experience openly with social media including gameplay videos via YouTube and achievements. Cloud-gaming could eventually lead to the the capability of Sony smartphones and televisions tapping into the games that require high-end graphics, or allow cross platform play against people playing on their mobile devices. In July, head of Sony’s video game unit, Andrew House, said Gaikai acquisition was a "recognition on Sony's part that the cloud and cloud-streaming technologies are going to have a profound and possibly a very positive impact." Source: NeoGaf

That will be cool

Something tells me that Naughty Dog knows a LOT more about the PS4 than the did the PS3 at a compatible point in time. From what I've read, game developers had a lot of input into the PS4 design, a lot more than with the PS3. I'm guessing that means that studios such as ND and SSM were consulted heavily.

And yeah, it would be interesting to see if there is any kind of communication between Sony phones and the PS4.

Hawkeyejonjon said: MARCUSDJACKSON said:   PS4 May Allow Cross Platform Gameplay With Phones report by Kayla Herrera on February 18, 2013 at 04:35 PM 5,599 Views 38 The new PlayStation may offer gamers a chance to try out cloud-streaming technology, allowing developers to run software on server systems and stream it off the internet. Kazuo Hirai, Sony Chief Executive, took lead in a deal to purchase Gaikai Inc., the game in development using the new “cloud-gaming” technology. As we reported last week, Sony's new console will stream old games over the internet using technology from a company called Gaikai Inc. Now, according to the Wall Street Journal, The new PlayStation will also allow players to share their gaming experience openly with social media including gameplay videos via YouTube and achievements. Cloud-gaming could eventually lead to the the capability of Sony smartphones and televisions tapping into the games that require high-end graphics, or allow cross platform play against people playing on their mobile devices. In July, head of Sony’s video game unit, Andrew House, said Gaikai acquisition was a "recognition on Sony's part that the cloud and cloud-streaming technologies are going to have a profound and possibly a very positive impact." Source: NeoGaf   That will be cool

yes it would. it'd be even cooler, if they added touch pads to it.

@pokoko i think you're right

Hey guys, lots of video game lightning deals on Amazon.com today.

Including a PS3 250GB bundle: http://www.amazon.com/gp/goldbox/ref=xs_gb_dtl_rtn_L_vg#

The bundle comes with a couple of games -- Ratchet & Clank Collection and All-Stars -- and some other bonuses. Just wanted to give you a heads up.