(PSN)JaysInc_ Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 (edited) Source: http://www.giantbomb.com/articles/sources-the-upgraded-playstation-4-is-codenamed-ne/1100-5437/ General Information: So the upgraded version of the PlayStation 4 has been given the name of PlayStation NEO what this new consoles offers is better hardware, such hardware that it "will feature a higher clock speed than the original PS4, an improved GPU, and higher bandwidth on the memory." Specs: What does this mean for PS4 players? For any existing PS4 players, like myself, there is no need to worry since it was stated that "[T]he NEO will not supplant the current PS4," both of these consoles will coexist with each other and and that any new games cannot be "NEO-only games." The NEO will not supplant the current PS4, but will exist alongside of it and use the same user environment. The PS4 and NEO will use the same PSN store, connect to the same online communities, and offer the same user experience, so expect to see the same cross media bar that you’re used to. Players will be able to retain all of the purchases they made on the PS4. Sony seems committed to keeping the NEO and the original PS4 player bases connected. As such, there will be no NEO-only games, and Sony will not let developers separate NEO users from original PS4 players while playing on PSN. Likewise, Sony explicitly and repeatedly states that developers cannot offer exclusive gameplay options or special unlockables for NEO players—so don’t expect NEO owners to get a level editor or a special Rocket League car that you won’t have access to on your original PS4. That said, so long as both systems have the same feature, the NEO can run an improved version. A local co-op game that features four players on the base PS4 could offer an eight player co-op mode on the NEO, for instance. But again, don't expect those differences to transfer to online modes. PS4 Base and NEO versions of a game will also need to have parity with regard to peripheral support. So don’t expect NEO Games to have exclusive VR modes. Sony makes no mention of PlayStation VR in the docs we've seen, so it's hard to know what that means for the persistent rumors that this upgraded PS4 will be able to support PSVR without the "breakout box" that the headset ships with. That said, so long as the NEO's upgrades apply to PSVR games, developers should be able to get even more performance out of Sony's VR headset. Final Judgment: The PS4 NEO is just an upgrade of graphics, and if you want to sink in $399 (assumed price) for this upgrade then it is your choice. Edited April 21, 2016 by (PS4)JaysInc_ 1. Fixed formatting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crimsonspartan1 Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 Basically they just want money... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(PSN)JaysInc_ Posted April 21, 2016 Author Share Posted April 21, 2016 3 minutes ago, crimsonspartan1 said: Basically they just want money... Pretty much, yeah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JefPlays Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 Who cares when there's PC Master Race(tm) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordOfScrugging Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 Hell go for it. my brother is gonna buy it and give me his PS4. free ps4 for me. WHOO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brynslustafir Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 It's a step toward bridging the gap between the ever evolving PC and the stagnant, almost instantaneously outdated console. It's an OK idea, but lets see if it really works out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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