Unlike the Xbox One's philosophy with Kinect voice commands that control everything from turning on the console to searching the online store, the PlayStation 4's camera / mic array can only interpret a handful of relatively basic voice commands. The console can't be "woken" while in standby mode by voice, for instance, nor can you command a video playing on Netflix to pause. In fact, at launch, none of the third-party apps on the PlayStation 4 will allow for voice commands -- something Sony reps tell us they "hope" more apps will integrate in the future. The console can be turned off using voice, and you can command it to open games.

At Sony's big PS4 review event in New York City this week, few of the commands were demoed, and zero gesture commands were shown. Outside of facial recognition for logging in, it looks like Sony's next game console isn't focusing too much on competing with Microsoft on a point-by-point basis in terms of camera / mic-based input.

Of course, reps also told us that more functionality will be added over time. And hey, considering that the camera may actually be included in the retail box down the line, it sounds to us like you're probably safe waiting for a few on grabbing one this Friday -- unless you really, really want to play The Playroom. Frankly, we respect that.

http://www.engadget.com/2013/11/11/p...d-limitations/

I don't mind pressing a button on my controller to turn the console on, also I've never used any apps on my video game consoles so that doesn't matter either.

dont people realize that pressing the home button on the controller is just easier? you are going to grab the controller anyway, so just press the button.

I would be willing to bet far more people do not care about any of the motion gesture controlling than do care. Especially when talking about people strongly into gaming. And if this is a major concern for you to be able to have it for your app usage and whatnot, than XB1 is prob your better choice.

Good. Console won't be spying on me while I'm sleeping.

I would rather click the ps button to turn on the Ps4 than using the Pseye. Much faster and quieter.

Pointless feature imo. On button on the controller is simple enough. Plus I need to unplug the consoles anyway or the kids turn them on.

I hear Kinect can't turn on the PS4, either. Just pustting that out there.

Well I guess that'swhy kinect2.0 is priced much higher than the ps camera. Meh, either way not my thing.

With this genius of a device: http://www.amazon.com/Privacy-Cover-XBOX-ONE/dp/B00GK3CL26/ref=sr_1_12?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1384235091&sr=1-12&keywords=Interworks+Unlimited+Inc you never have to worry about Kinect spying on you either.