The PS4 is an incomplete system

[Hectic]

The PS4 is an incomplete system
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Posted by: Matt Liebl


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Let me preface this by saying I purchased a PS4 at launch. But unfortunately, in its current state, it is an incomplete console. That's not to say it's a bad console -- because it's not by any means -- it's just lacking notable features that make it a must-buy, even three weeks after its launch.

Earlier today, the second week anniversary of the Xbox One's launch, I wrote my opinion of whether or not Microsoft's next-gen system was worth a purchase right now. It isn't. Similarly, neither is the PS4.
The PlayStation 4 has had a week advantage in the United States and while we've seen a few minor updates released,
none of them have drastically altered the system to make it a must-buy this holiday season.

STILL LACKS THE QUALITY GAMES
The PS4 was criticized heavily for its lack of must-buy launch titles. Killzone: Shadow Fall was probably its biggest game and even that fell short of blockbuster expectations. It's not that the PlayStation 4 is lacking a variety games, but it is lacking quality games. And with any new console, the catalog just isn't there yet -- as evidenced by the lack of a free PS4 game for the month of December.


STILL NO MP3 PLAYBACK OR DLNA SUPPORT
Shortly before its launch, it was discovered that the PS4 lacks MP3 playback and DLNA support. This understandably upset a lot of gamers who have enjoyed both of these features on the PS3. To have them removed on a "next-gen" console is inexcusable.

Now Sony has said they are looking into adding support for these feautres, but they've yet to really expand upon the the initial response of Shuhei Yoshida.
Admittedly, I originally thought this issue was being blown out of proportion when it first came out. "I'll never be affected by this," I said at the time. That was before my wife attempted to play a CD through the PS4 so she could listen to Christmas music while decorating the house. It didn't work and I was forced into using Sony's own Music Unlimited, a monthly service that one must pay for to stream music through the PS4. No thank you. Oh, also, my 30-day code didn't work. Needless to say, I was a grinch that day.

Source:
http://www.gamezone.com/originals/2013/12/06/the-ps4-is-an-incomplete-system

 

[Hectic]

STILL NO MP3 PLAYBACK OR DLNA SUPPORT
Shortly before its launch, it was discovered that the PS4 lacks MP3 playback and DLNA support..

Not very happy with this.

I still need my PS3 for a while (GT6), but don't want to run 2 consoles together forever.

The PS3 was a nice solution for streaming and if this functionality is not going to be added to the PS4, I will have to go look for a dedicated streaming device.

I sort of feel cheated by Sony tbh.

 

[Maverick Jester]

Not very happy with this.

I still need my PS3 for a while (GT6), but don't want to run 2 consoles together forever.

The PS3 was a nice solution for streaming and if this functionality is not going to be added to the PS4, I will have to go look for a dedicated streaming device.

I sort of feel cheated by Sony tbh.

It's not forever, even the article states that.

I think that the biggest point of this article should be:

Let me preface this by saying I purchased a PS4 at launch. But unfortunately, in its current state, it is an incomplete console.

The same has been said of the Xbox One, which is why reviews for both consoles have been underwhelming.

 

[AfricanTech]

Not very happy with this.

I still need my PS3 for a while (GT6), but don't want to run 2 consoles together forever.

The PS3 was a nice solution for streaming and if this functionality is not going to be added to the PS4, I will have to go look for a dedicated streaming device.

I sort of feel cheated by Sony tbh.

Our household will definitely hold off until equivalent functionality to the PS3 has been enabled on the PS4.

Btw, since the PS3 games are incompatible with the PS4, which games are actually available to play on the PS4?

 

[Hectic]

Our household will definitely hold off until equivalent functionality to the PS3 has been enabled on the PS4.

Btw, since the PS3 games are incompatible with the PS4, which games are actually available to play on the PS4?

http://blog.us.playstation.com/2013/11/15/ps4-launch-games-the-complete-list/

I also recall that I read somewhere that certain PS3 titles which were digitally downloaded from the Playstation store will be able to work on the PS4.
Not certain what the requirements or games are.

 

[Demon7]

Does anyone know if the Logitech wheels, driving force gt and G27 etc, will work with the PS4 as well?

 

[Electric]

Both systems were released too soon.
It's just a constant issue with these product launches.