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alr1ght · Feb 20, 2013

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PS4 radically reduces the lag time between players and their content. PS4 features “suspend mode” which keeps the system in a low power state while preserving the game session. The time it takes today to boot a console and load a saved game will be a thing of the past. With PS4, gamers just hit the power button again and are promptly back playing the game at the exact point where they left off. Additionally, users can boot a variety of applications including a web browser when playing a game on PS4.
PS4 also enables games to be downloaded or updated in the background, or even in stand-by mode. The system takes it one step further by making digital titles playable as they are being downloaded. When a player purchases a game, PS4 downloads just a fraction of the data so gamers can start playing immediately, and the rest is downloaded in the background during actual gameplay.

shut off anytime and resume when you want

JaggedSac · Feb 20, 2013

Sounds like MS' box is going to be woefully underpowered and the OS isn't even going to give it a leg up. It certainly sounds like I am getting a PS4 this go round.

ffdgh · Feb 20, 2013

It so good to have this feature in a console.

KageZero · Feb 20, 2013

Although i'm a nintendo fan i must admit im impressed with the presentation so far. Great hardware combined with a very good software side, well done sony well done...

Ephemeris · Feb 20, 2013

dreams do come true.

Jasoneyu · Feb 20, 2013

Sorta similar to what the vita has right now right?

olimpia84 · Feb 20, 2013

System seller feature imo.

BlackLagoon · Feb 20, 2013

This is an amazing feature on the Vita, really great that they're bringing it to the PS4.

Metalmurphy · Feb 20, 2013

This is and 8GB GDDR5 are the best news of the night. FINALLY!

Astra · Feb 20, 2013

This is a huge feature for me. Not having to worry about how much time I have to play a game, especially those without a save anywhere function, will be great.

Master Nairb · Feb 20, 2013

This feature alone is worth it to me!

whatsinaname · Feb 20, 2013

One of the main reasons my gaming time has moved towards DS/3DS/PSP/Vita. This will be brilliant if the sleep mode is very low power (which I expect it will be).

ultron87 · Feb 20, 2013

This is the best thing I've heard so far.

Derrick01 · Feb 20, 2013

My favorite feature on Vita. Being able to instantly pause everything no matter where I'm at has changed my expectations for gaming.

FluxWaveZ · Feb 20, 2013

Excellent feature. I really enjoy it with the Vita.

Sulla1980 · Feb 21, 2013

Great feature!

Withnail · Feb 21, 2013

Finally. Been waiting years for consoles to do this.

SquiddyCracker · Feb 21, 2013

It is looking like PS4 is better at doing stuff Nintendo has promised than Nintendo consoles.

Snowdrift · Feb 21, 2013

This is a pretty big deal to me. Booting up a console and frantically clicking buttons to get through the publisher logos is an annoyance. First world problems.

Naked Snake · Feb 21, 2013

Sony won next gen.

I asked for it, Sony answered.

RelentlessRolento · Feb 21, 2013

olimpia84 said:
System seller feature imo.

. for me at least. Was the one thing handhelds recently had better over home consoles.

LiK · Feb 21, 2013

the best new feature for any console. i hope MS does this too.

Skyzard · Feb 21, 2013

This is fantastic and exactly what I've been wanting. PS4 is definite buy for so many reasons.

bonesquad · Feb 21, 2013

I just got here and have no idea what Sony all announced. All I know is that this feature was one of my most wanted for the next gen. To come here and see a thread announcing this. Nice. So good start

DidntKnowJack · Feb 21, 2013

I can't believe more people aren't talking about this. This is such a welcome addition to console gaming.

-Pyromaniac- · Feb 21, 2013

DidntKnowJack said:
I can't believe more people aren't talking about this. This is such a welcome addition to console gaming.

honestly ALL the OS features are pretty fucking great.

Respawn · Feb 21, 2013

This is so amazingly great. Love it on Vita.

Cels · Feb 21, 2013

wonder if this means you can charge your controller via usb in the low-power state

Kunan · Feb 21, 2013

-Pyromaniac- said:
honestly ALL the OS features are pretty fucking great.

Yea they stole the show for me. I love that the suspend feature from handhelds has finally came to consoles. Such a good idea.

LiK · Feb 21, 2013

Cels said:
wonder if this means you can charge your controller via usb in the low-power state

I think they confirmed that it will charge in sleep mode too

SneakyStephan · Feb 21, 2013

Anyone who has a psp knows that this is the best feature ever.

About time.

DBT85 · Feb 21, 2013

Cels said:
wonder if this means you can charge your controller via usb in the low-power state

Wario tweeted that you can charge while in standby.

Suspend state is good, as was most of the OS stuff they mentioned.

Looking forward to hearing more about all of it over the next 3-4 months.

sense · Feb 21, 2013

not sure if MS will let you do this. they have to show you the ads !

alterno69 · Feb 21, 2013

This is why the first part fo the presentation is what has me more excited, all the games shown today will be forgotten as soon as a year into the consoles life as most launch/launch window games do, but these kind of features have to be implemented from the consoles inception and it's great that SONY has so many features already packed into the console.

Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew · Feb 21, 2013

Cels said:
wonder if this means you can charge your controller via usb in the low-power state

Not only can you charge controller but it will also download content while in sleep state.

ZanzibarBreeze · Feb 21, 2013

This is an incredible feature. It'll be great for MLB.

Fuck... imagine MLB on this thing. Here's hoping they can actually do proper crowds this time around.

alterno69 · Feb 21, 2013

ZanzibarBreeze said:
This is an incredible feature. It'll be great for MLB.

Fuck... imagine MLB on this thing. Here's hoping they can actually do proper crowds this time around.

And shoulders :/

Loofy · Feb 21, 2013

JaggedSac said:
Sounds like MS' box is going to be woefully underpowered and the OS isn't even going to give it a leg up. It certainly sounds like I am getting a PS4 this go round.

I believe the durango(or maybe it was orbis) rumor was that it could play 2 games at once(2 games suspended). So MS still has the PS4 beat on that feature if true..

Baconsammy · Feb 21, 2013

JaggedSac said:
Sounds like MS' box is going to be woefully underpowered and the OS isn't even going to give it a leg up. It certainly sounds like I am getting a PS4 this go round.

This is stupid. Microsoft has the same feature in addition to multiple games/apps open/saved concurrently (if the rumors are to be believed).

I had 3 things I wanted from new consoles: Suspend mode, in-game videos with easy uploading capabilities, and live-game streaming. I figured I'd get one of those things, but Sony delivered on all 3. I wish the games they showed were as impressive, but those will come eventually.

TimeEffect · Feb 21, 2013

Amazing feature, wonder if Sony patented it.

I mean, stuff like this is really cool and can help them look more advanced and polished, and it shows that they understand what it is about mobile games that make them so attractive-- easy, straight to the point accessibility.

I believe the durango(or maybe it was orbis) rumor was that it could play 2 games at once. So MS still has the PS4 beat on that feature..

Oh yeah, that was Durango. Very cool feature if true, pretty much does what Orbis does but better, then

Cake Boss · Feb 21, 2013

Ability to play the game as it downloads is just as awesome as this feature.

ironcreed · Feb 21, 2013

Yes, the features sound wonderful. I also love that we can start downloading a game and start playing it while it is downloading.

davepoobond · Feb 21, 2013

this is the thing im most excited for, actually.

AznSniper · Feb 21, 2013

Great step towards capturing the consumer.

Pai Pai Master · Feb 21, 2013

Cels said:
wonder if this means you can charge your controller via usb in the low-power state

Pretty sure this is the case.

AlexBasch · Feb 21, 2013

Pretty much how I'm using my PSP these days, I just save, put it in sleep mode and resume my current playthrough of FF8.

The "play as it downloads" feature is amazing as well. Those are the kind of things that sold me on the system already.

Cels · Feb 21, 2013

shagg_187 said:
Not only can you charge controller but it will also download content while in sleep state.

it better, 360 has been doing this for years

toastyToast · Feb 21, 2013

Ragequitting will never be easier

chubigans · Feb 21, 2013

Man, they totally nailed the OS with the PS4. This is great.

alr1ght · Feb 21, 2013

PR also mentions multi-tasking, as least web browsing while a game is running.

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