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[IAmRandom31]

Cant wait to get out of work and check out the local Gamestop to see if the kiosk is set up. Hope so!

And really hope they add better Demo's. How could you not demo Res0gun? That looks epic.

I have seen a ton of ... well not children's games playing on demo kiosks before. Gears of War, Call of Duty, etc. Heck I've played Mortal Kombat on demo kiosks before ...

We'll see. Will love to play Knack atleast.

 

[vrln]

Sorry if I am wrong, just seemed strange a guy state he is an impartial PC guy who likes 1080p60 ....then knocks killzone graphics, ps4 controller and every game except Knack is OK, and then glow on every MS exclusive and saying how 720p games look great....

Read the 2 reports, it does not read like a normal review

So I checked the web site, and it ONLY mentions Ps4 is playable and lists the games playable on the expo web site . There is no mention of xbox one. Hence sceptical.

As I already mentioned, read the link I posted. Xbox One is playable and I can even send you some mobile phone pictures if you don´t believe me.

Does Killzone Shadow Fall look good in videos I´ve seen lately? Yes. Did the build at DigiExpo look good? No. The level choice was odd and it was likely an old build as there were some clear glitches (white dots appearing here and there, animations seemed off sometimes) with effects going on. I mentioned all this in my initial post already, I really find your interpretation of my post quite bizarre. I also mentioned all the sub-1080P games at XB1 would look much better in full 1080P, just that they didn´t look as bad as I expected. Some looked suprisingly good like Dead Rising 3 and Killer Instinct (its particle effects looked more impressive Resogun if you ask me, even though both are neat).

I don´t care if the games are Xbox exclusive or not, I´m just saying how I felt. I have no agenda to push and have both consoles preordered. I went in expecting PS4 to stomp Xbox One and I came out feeling the Xbox side clearly won. If that doesn´t read like a normal review, well, I´m not going to artificially spruce up the PS4 impressions. Actually for the record I have Killzone Shadow Fall preordered. I have no doubt the final game will be a very different experience (in a good way).

 

[Lord Error]

Things flying around in Resogun are not particles btw. Every 'particle' you see when things explode etc. is really a voxel-like geometric cube, individually shaded and physics-reliant. Each of them being a part of what the object that exploded was composed off. It's a far more complex and computationally intensive thing than a normal particle engine.

 

[vrln]

Things flying around in Resogun are not particles btw. Every 'particle' you see when things explode etc. is really a voxel-like geometric cube, individually shaded and physics-reliant. Each of them being a part of what the object that exploded was composed off. It's a far more complex thing than a normal particle engine.

Good point. Not really fair to compare Resogun particles vs. Killer Instinct ones. Very different look; KI is your typical 3d game particles like with Nvidia PhysX, Resogun looks like a modern voxel game. Personally I prefer the KI particle look, but there is a certain charm to Resogun and it sure looks unique. If I end up buying a PS4 at launch Resogun will be the first game I boot up

 

[kittens]

Ah nice, there's finally some in Portland, Oregon.

 

[SwiftDeath]

SwiftDeath: Why are you double posting the same comments on both threads? I´ve replied to you here: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=706845&page=10

Because you pasted the full account of your experience at the event in the Ryse thread?

Why on earth wouldn't you just post the Ryse comments there? Perhaps just place your full expose in the xbox tour thread?

You double posted first I simply followed suit

You are misinterpreting my post pretty heavily. I never claimed that Xbox One will have better looking games in the long run. The only thing I said is that the games displayed at DigiExpo looked technically more impressive on the Microsoft side of the fence. I fully agree with you that the PS4 is more powerful and that multiplatform games will end up superior on Sony.

What exactly did I misinterpret? I never thought you were arguing the XB1 was the stronger console, I merely pointed out the seemingly illogical disconnect between stopping console gaming due to the low res low framerate nature of it and coming to the conclusion that the XB1 is a better console for you at present.

You start with the idea that image quality is important to you but then basically end it with what matters is games. Given everything we know, the XB1 is going to have a real struggle later on its life (if not in the first couple years as well) to deliver higher resolutions and stable framerates relative to its closest competitor

Almost everything you have said about the Sony exclusives are against everything else I have heard. And the fact that you find Forza 5 to be technically impressive is disconcerting considering how many corners they are cutting on that game to get it to 1080p60fps

 

[nelsonroyale]

Because you pasted the full account of your experience at the event in the Ryse thread?

Why on earth wouldn't you just post the Ryse comments there? Perhaps just place your full expose in the xbox tour thread?

You double posted first I simply followed suit



What exactly did I misinterpret? I never thought you were arguing the XB1 was the stronger console, I merely pointed out the seemingly illogical disconnect between stopping console gaming due to the low res low framerate nature of it and coming to the conclusion that the XB1 is a better console for you at present.

You start with the idea that image quality is important to you but then basically end it with what matters is games. Given everything we know, the XB1 is going to have a real struggle later on its life (if not in the first couple years as well) to deliver higher resolutions and stable framerates relative to its closest competitor

Almost everything you have said about the Sony exclusives are against everything else I have heard. And the fact that you find Forza 5 to be technically impressive is disconcerting considering how many corners they are cutting on that game to get it to 1080p60fps

He is allowed to have his opinion mate, as he has stated numerous times, it is just his own interpretation. Better he is honest, than modify his account for you pleasure.

I can't say I agree with him, I think KZ looks more impressive than Ryse and Forza, but there is nothing to say that either opinion is more correct unless you get down to specifics. In terms of IQ though, I will admit I am not sure how he came that conclusion.

 

[SwiftDeath]

He is allowed to have his opinion mate, as he has stated numerous times, it is just his own interpretation. Better he is honest, than modify his account for you pleasure.

I can't say I agree with him, I think KZ looks more impressive than Ryse and Forza, but there is nothing to say that either opinion is more correct unless you get down to specifics. In terms of IQ though, I will admit I am not sure how he came that conclusion.

I actually don't mind if he is of an opposing opinion. I simply don't understand how he came to it

Specifically I believe he thinks Forza is more technically impressive than Killzone and I can't think of anything ambitious in that game at all graphically

 

[flkraven]

Has anyone seen them set up in Canada yet?

 

[geordiemp]

Because you pasted the full account of your experience at the event in the Ryse thread?

Why on earth wouldn't you just post the Ryse comments there? Perhaps just place your full expose in the xbox tour thread?

You double posted first I simply followed suit



What exactly did I misinterpret? I never thought you were arguing the XB1 was the stronger console, I merely pointed out the seemingly illogical disconnect between stopping console gaming due to the low res low framerate nature of it and coming to the conclusion that the XB1 is a better console for you at present.

You start with the idea that image quality is important to you but then basically end it with what matters is games. Given everything we know, the XB1 is going to have a real struggle later on its life (if not in the first couple years as well) to deliver higher resolutions and stable framerates relative to its closest competitor

Almost everything you have said about the Sony exclusives are against everything else I have heard. And the fact that you find Forza 5 to be technically impressive is disconcerting considering how many corners they are cutting on that game to get it to 1080p60fps

I agree with you swift. Anyway the 'review' was not very convincing and goes against most reviews and impressions I have read. I will leave it at that.

 

[flyinpiranha]

Ah nice, there's finally some in Portland, Oregon.

Yeah, 82nd is a bit of a drive for me but might hit up the Jantzen Beach one tomorrow.

I'm surprised there isn't one at Washington Square or Best Buy's along I-5 besides Jantzen Beach.

 

[Shadow2222]

I have no agenda to push and have both consoles preordered.

Personally I prefer the KI particle look, but there is a certain charm to Resogun and it sure looks unique. If I end up buying a PS4 at launch Resogun will be the first game I boot up

I'm not trying to pile on, but I just wanted to point out this contradiction. Sure, you could easily cancel your PS4 preorder (especially since you were more impressed by the Xbox One, which is completely possible), so I'm not trying to say you are being untruthful.

 

[UNCMark]

I'm not trying to pile on, but I just wanted to point out this contradiction. Sure, you could easily cancel your PS4 preorder (especially since you were more impressed by the Xbox One, which is completely possible), so I'm not trying to say you are being untruthful.

I'd wager there's a lot of us with both pre-ordered that may not get one or both when the time comes.

 

[vrln]

I'm not trying to pile on, but I just wanted to point out this contradiction. Sure, you could easily cancel your PS4 preorder (especially since you were more impressed by the Xbox One, which is completely possible), so I'm not trying to say you are being untruthful.

I don´t think it´s a contradiction. I´m reconsidering my PS4 preorder after DigiExpo, yes, but I haven´t decided yet. Currently both are still preordered.

SwiftDeath: I originally posted the PS4 part to a PS4 impressions thread, the XB1 part in the Ryse thread. Ideally I should just have found some thread that discusses both and posted it all there, agreed. I came to the Ryse thread because I actually played it. You on the other hand posted 100% exactly the same thing to both threads. That´s different.

As for the disconnect, I still fail to see your point. Both next gen consoles are pushing sub-1080P games. Xbox One more of them, yes, but it´s still a very different world compared to last gen. There is no major difference right now between Xbox One and PS4 games based on what I saw at DigiExpo, more or less on the same level. The whole "but you said you like PC1080P60" argument can equally be applied to both next gen consoles: what you get today on standard gaming PC is already better looking than anything on either console. Obviously games are always important too, even if one highly values image quality.

Geordiemp: It wasn´t a review, just some brief first impressions meant to be taken as such.

UNCMark: Both preorders have been made back when I sold my Xbox360 and PS3, I´m guaranteed day #1 on both. Just not sure if I´m keeping the preorders. I´ll be buying at least one next gen console though, just not sure which one.

EDIT: Looks like someone made a thread on DigiExpo so I´ll continue this discussion there. No need to derail this thread anymore: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=707755

 

[SwiftDeath]

SwiftDeath: I originally posted the PS4 part to a PS4 impressions thread, the XB1 part in the Ryse thread. Ideally I should just have found some thread that discusses both and posted it all there, agreed. I came to the Ryse thread because I actually played it. You on the other hand posted 100% exactly the same thing to both threads. That´s different.

I simply meant that your impressions as they are can be split and posted in the correct threads. I don't understand why anyone would post anything but Ryse and maybe XB1 game impressions in a Ryse thread. Perhaps compare Ryse to other games but it seemed like an odd place to put it all there, that's what I meant.

You don't need to post your entire impression everywhere etc.

As for the disconnect, I still fail to see your point. Both next gen consoles are pushing sub-1080P games. Xbox One more of them, yes, but it´s still a very different world compared to last gen. There is no major difference right now between Xbox One and PS4 games based on what I saw at DigiExpo, more or less on the same level. The whole "but you said you like PC1080P60" argument can equally be applied to both next gen consoles: what you get today on standard gaming PC is already better looking than anything on either console. Obviously games are always important too, even if one highly values image quality.

I said you were not happy with 720p30fps not that you need 1080p60fps etc.

I am under no impression that the PS4 or any console is going to consistently output 1080p for this gen, of course not. My argument is simply if you want a console and if you left console gaming because of low res low framerate games in the past then the PS4 is a far safer bet to keep up for longer. And the line-up resolutions lend significant credence to this, for example

We made a list of confirmed resolutions, but Albert sure as shit wouldn't want to look at it:

Forza: 1080p - http://uk.ign.com/articles/2013/09/17/forza-5-runs-at-native-1080p-ryse-does-not
Fifa 1080p - http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2...ference-between-current-gen-and-next-gen-fifa
LocoCycle 1080p - Pixel count by Liabe Brave - http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=86349940&postcount=35
Zoo Tycoon 1080p - Pixel count by Liabe Brave - http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=86353156&postcount=37
PowerstarGolf - 720p with 1080p UI - Pixel count by Liabe Brave - http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=86349940&postcount=35
Ryse: 900p - http://uk.ign.com/articles/2013/09/17/forza-5-runs-at-native-1080p-ryse-does-not
CoDoG 720p
BF4: 720p
KI: 720p - http://gamingbolt.com/killer-instin...s-removed-or-optimized-praises-xbox-one-cloud
DR3: Dynamic bullshit - actually unable to find a solid link on this, many available but no direct dev comments could be found easily. - Albert could clarify if he wanted to, even if he didn't know it would be 1 phonecall away.

Driveclub: 1080p - http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/digitalfoundry-hands-on-with-playstation-4
KZ:SF: 1080p - http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/digitalfoundry-hands-on-with-playstation-4
Knack: 1080p - http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/digitalfoundry-hands-on-with-playstation-4
Infamous: 1080p - http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/digitalfoundry-hands-on-with-playstation-4
the Order: 1920x800 (artistic- 2.40 cinema aspect ratio, retains 1:1 pixel mapping) - Seriously, the resolution of this one is everywhere, find it yourself
ACIV: 1080p - constantly referred to as 1080p, eurogamer comment here - http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/digitalfoundry-tech-analysis-assassins-creed-4
CoDoG 1080p
Fifa 1080p - http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2...ference-between-current-gen-and-next-gen-fifa
Resogun: 1080p - http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/digitalfoundry-vs-resogun
Flower: 1080p - https://twitter.com/TDMoss/status/385907407475314688 - talks about 60fps in tweet but in comments confirms 1080p
DC:UO 1080p - http://massively.joystiq.com/2013/06/13/e3-2013-dcuo-plans-to-remain-completely-free-on-ps4/
FF14 1080p - http://www.dualshockers.com/2013/09...-fps-1080p-equivalent-to-highest-pc-settings/
Blacklight Retribution 1080p - http://www.thesixthaxis.com/2013/09/06/hands-on-with-blacklight-retribution-for-playstation-4/
Hohokum 1080p - http://blog.us.playstation.com/2013/05/07/hohokum-coming-to-ps4-ps3-ps-vita-in-2014/
Strider 1080p - http://blog.us.playstation.com/2013/10/10/strider-hands-on-remember-your-ninja-training/
BF4 900p


They are just about the only confirmed resolutions out there.

So while you might be ok without 1080p60fps etc. I would think someone who literally left console gaming for the image quality would be concerned with the future of their purchase and heavily consider the ramifications of buying a weaker console that is struggling to top 900p in this day and age. I'm not trying to say you're disingenuous I just don't get why you specified the PC gamer bit

 

[Shadow2222]

I'd wager there's a lot of us with both pre-ordered that may not get one or both when the time comes.

True, that makes sense, and that is why I put the last sentence in there. I suppose I should have used a better word than contradiction

I don´t think it´s a contradiction. I´m reconsidering my PS4 preorder after DigiExpo, yes, but I haven´t decided yet. Currently both are still preordered.

Valid point.

 

[Lady Gaia]

The meager collection of demos is pretty limiting, but I can only assume there will be an update in the next few weeks to round out the experience. If I was working on a launch title I'd want to get a final build wrapped up and to manufacturing before spending any time worrying about producing a demo.

I didn't spend a lot of time at the GameStop kiosk, but a few quick thoughts based on my experience:

Most notably, playing with a controller on an extremely short tether makes it hard to get a feel for either the controller or the graphics. You wind up stuck a foot or two from the display with an unnatural tension pulling on the DS4, so that's going to color anyone's perception. Even still images rendered at leisure with high quality antialiasing looked jagged at that distance. In a more typical living room setting I expect to have a better hope of evaluating visuals and getting a feel for the controller. From what I could tell...

Knack looked pretty simple. I do have it preordered for variety's sake but it's definitely aimed at the younger set. Controls were respectable, responsive and accurate but not terribly deep. Timing is everything and mistakes are punished fairly severely, but you start again close to where you failed. I found the sudden shifts between fixed camera locations a little disorienting but that may again have been a matter of screen proximity. No plot or dialogue was revealed in the portion I played.

Contrast looked intriguing so I stopped after the very start to leave the rest until two weeks from now. Making a game where decent, accurate shadows are a critical aspect of gameplay seems like a natural for a new generation of hardware. The basic concept appealed to me and I liked the art style.

I liked the feel of the DualShick 4, but then I liked the DS3 just fine as well. I have no doubt some will find it a little insubstantial, being both small and light. The basic layout is familiar and the reworked thumbsticks seemed like a clear improvement with their concave tips and rubberized, rounded edges. Nothing I saw took advantage of the touchpad but it's well located for multi-touch gestures with two thumbs, and pressing it had a nice tactile feel.

I was tempted to pick up a spare controller and the camera, both of which we're being sold along with the dual charging station. I held off but may give in next week.

Two weeks and counting. I'm definitely ready!

 

[vrln]

(1) I simply meant that your impressions as they are can be split and posted in the correct threads. I don't understand why anyone would post anything but Ryse and maybe XB1 game impressions in a Ryse thread. Perhaps compare Ryse to other games but it seemed like an odd place to put it all there, that's what I meant.

You don't need to post your entire impression everywhere etc.
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(2) So while you might be ok without 1080p60fps etc. I would think someone who literally left console gaming for the image quality would be concerned with the future of their purchase and heavily consider the ramifications of buying a weaker console that is struggling to top 900p in this day and age. I'm not trying to say you're disingenuous I just don't get why you specified the PC gamer bit

(1) That´s why I originally split my impressions in the first place. I never posted my entire impressions "everywhere". I posted the Ryse + XB1 stuff in the Ryse thread and the PS4 stuff in the PS4 thread. Then you posted the same comment to both. But I get your point, I should have posted everything in one thread that has both PS4 and XB1 impressions and this whole mess would have been avoided. My bad.

(2) Ok, fair enough. Good point. I haven´t really decided yet. Before I went to DigiExpo I was ready to cancel my XB1 preorder, but now I have no idea. Actually my initial feeling directly after DigiExpo was to cancel the PS4 preorder, but the clear specification difference does concern me. I´m the type of person who would rather skip a game (with the idea of maybe someday buying the superior version) than buy a clearly inferior version on a competing console. Launch titles are always a very poor indication of what´s to come, the "real" next gen games come when we see the first AAA budget projects that were started on final hardware. That´ll take a year or two...

 

[SwiftDeath]

(1) That´s why I originally split my impressions in the first place. I never posted my entire impressions "everywhere". I posted the Ryse + XB1 stuff in the Ryse thread and the PS4 stuff in the PS4 thread. Then you posted the same comment to both. But I get your point, I should have posted everything in one thread that has both PS4 and XB1 impressions and this whole mess would have been avoided. My bad.

(2) Ok, fair enough. Good point. I haven´t really decided yet. Before I went to DigiExpo I was ready to cancel my XB1 preorder, but now I have no idea. Actually my initial feeling directly after DigiExpo was to cancel the PS4 preorder, but the clear specification difference does concern me. I´m the type of person who would rather skip a game (with the idea of maybe someday buying the superior version) than buy a clearly inferior version on a competing console. Launch titles are always a very poor indication of what´s to come, the "real" next gen games come when we see the first AAA budget projects that were started on final hardware. That´ll take a year or two...

1) Actually you're right about that, my mistake I had somehow combined both wall of texts of your impressions in my head. I apologize for the mistake. The digiexpo thread would be the best place for them but I realize your impressions weren't that odd to post in both places so my bad there

2. Yeah I think it might be best to skip the first year or two if visual superiority (in multiplats etc.) is important to you. Otherwise you can usually determine what companies exclusives you prefer based on past preferences although not sure how MS's will pan out this gen since they rely more heavily on 3rd party exclusives and are thus harder to predict (not necessarily worse of course just unpredictable)

 

[IAmRandom31]

Wow just got back from a session at GameStop. Freakin HYPED. That controller is fantastic. Bigger, triggers feel great, sticks are a gigantic improvement, and the touchpad is easy to get to. The demos were as expected and as I have heard.

I played Knack mostly. Only had about half an hour. But what I played was really fun. Each section of new soldiers offered a specific challenge. The game feels like Ghosts and Goblins with how each hit you take destroys layers of your body. About 3-4 and your down. So you are constantly on your toes. The demo changes about 4x before you get to a section where you are Gigantic. Really cool. Graphically you could tell it was an unfinished build but had some very nice moments. Ice Knack close up had nice lighting and looked cool. When stealth knack went into an air duct there was a purple ambience that reflected off knacks liquid metal body which was very nice.

Overall very kid friendly and will be a purchase for me. Other demos were FIFA, I think madden and Contrast. WHY NO RESOGUN SONY!!!!. Anyway Contrast was very unique and the IQ was fantastic. Great game for free to get and was interesting. Didn't play long enough to get far into it.

Anyway, was hyped before but now??? Forget about it.

Oh and I tried but the Share function does not work and no regular UI. You can just scroll through the available games, go down a page and look at videos of other games like Transistors, Second Son, Octodad, etc. lotso videos. I looked at them all bit did not find a secret playable demo hidden in there lol.

Seriously though we need a #freeres0gun petition lol. It needs a demo on these kiosks

 

[legacyzero]

Sony, Y U NO LUV WISCONSIN

 

[vrln]

1) Actually you're right about that, my mistake I had somehow combined both wall of texts of your impressions in my head. I apologize for the mistake. The digiexpo thread would be the best place for them but I realize your impressions weren't that odd to post in both places so my bad there

2. Yeah I think it might be best to skip the first year or two if visual superiority (in multiplats etc.) is important to you. Otherwise you can usually determine what companies exclusives you prefer based on past preferences although not sure how MS's will pan out this gen since they rely more heavily on 3rd party exclusives and are thus harder to predict (not necessarily worse of course just unpredictable)

(1) I would have made a new DigiExpo thread, but I can´t create any yet because of the new member status. Sorry if the tone in my messages came across as rude, wasn´t my intention. I guess we just both kind of boosted each others defensive posts, I apologize as well

(2) My problem with Microsoft is that their recent track record has been horrible ever since Kinect came out. It´s been a disaster ever since Peter Moore left. I remember how cool Xbox 360 was during its first 2-3 years. Constant flow of exclusives, new IP and so on. Then suddenly all you hear is Kinect, TV streaming and Halo Yearly Release. If I had faith in current Xbox leadership, I´d go Xbox One just for the exclusives alone. But now I don´t know if we´ll be seeing those after the initial wave. With Microsoft closing down so many great studios (FASA, Ensemble etc) and putting Rare on Kinect stuff I´m feeling quite sceptical. What happened to the Microsoft that published new IP all the time? Xbox and Xbox 360 was built focusing on core gamers, it´s a shame they weren´t ready to invest more money in the division to get both worlds: the Kinect casual stuff plus the proven focus on core gaming.

Sony on the other hand had a horrible first 2 years with the PS3, but at least they know how to support their system for the whole cycle. Anything by Naughty Dog (I will eventually buy a PS4 someday just to play their games even if I skip the launch), Beyond etc. All really great stuff. The downside is that it´s going to take a long time to see that level of stuff for PS4. To be fair I´m kinda cynical enough to think that if Move had been a success Sony would have "pulled a Microsoft" on PS3 core gamers too. I wish Sony would have ported The Last of Us for PS4, even just a higher res version. That would have made the console an instant buy for me. Maybe I´ll just play multiplats on PC and wait until either console starts to have AAA exclusives and then decide. Hard choice as console launches always have a certain charm to them, even with buggy and unoptimized software

 

[Zutroy]

I spotted a demo kiosk in Argos in the UK when I was picking up my iPad this morning. Only spent a few minutes on it because I was late for a lecture, but I instantly loved the new dual shock. Slipped into my hands like a glove.

Was a bit disappointed with Knacks visuals. Something seemed off, but I'm not sure what. Almost like the edges where too sharp. Maybe the TV was badly set. Was also surprised at how difficult the game was on normal. Those bloody purple goo guns where hard to dodge.

Still hyped though, bring on the 29th!

 

[Wagram]

I was at Walmart today, and they had an Xbox One demo unit up. All it did was rerun footage, they wouldn't let us play it or anything.

 

[xxracerxx]

No units in Portland, wtf. Not even Seattle!

Seems Best Buys are getting them here. The one at the airport and the one in Clackamas.

 

[SwiftDeath]

I was at Walmart today, and they had an Xbox One demo unit up. All it did was rerun footage, they wouldn't let us play it or anything.

That's both interesting and disappointing

I was hoping to try out the XB1 soon without having to go to the truck tour

I guess it's still a couple weeks out

 

[Bog]

I was at Walmart today, and they had an Xbox One demo unit up. All it did was rerun footage, they wouldn't let us play it or anything.

Those are all over the place here (TRU, BB, etc.)

 

[BoboBrazil]

Tried it out today. Gotta say the controller feels great. The sticks are a little smaller than I thought they would be, but the soft rubber or whatever on the side of it makes it feel really good to hold. I only played Knack and it was incredibly underwhelming. Graphics could be done on a PS3 honestly. I don't care if he is reflecting the room in all the small particles, because it is unnoticeable in gameplay. It's embarassing they are using this to show off the system.

 

[BronsonLee]

Played it today at the Sony Style store in the Comcast Center in Philly. Very impressed.

DS4 is as advertised, boss. Very ergonomic, and the fingers literally just rest on the triggers. The shape was odd, but it's perfect in holding. Trackpad is neat too.

Played Knack, liked it, might be a bit too simple for my liking though. Contrast looked slick, and was so noir it hurts. Quite liked that, a nice surprise.

Then I got hit by Octodad.

Holy crap that game is hilarious. QWOP but with a controller and ragdoll physics on everything? Sign me up. Golden.

 

[DidntKnowJack]

Ugh. Not a fucking thing anywhere near where I live. 2 weeks from launch and I've yet to even hold a PS4 controller. What the hell.

 

[Amir0x]

Still not anywhere under 50 miles away. Ah well, looks like launch day for me. At least I got to play around with a DS4 before launch

 

[BoboBrazil]

Still not anywhere under 50 miles away. Ah well, looks like launch day for me. At least I got to play around with a DS4 before launch

Don't go by the website in op. It doesn't list everywhere that actually has it. If you go to a local gamestop they most likely have it setup.

 

[Spaaaaaaaaace]

I was at Best Buy and while its not listed in the website as having a kiosk they actually did. I tried playing but it was stuck on a blue screen and said "press the PS button to exit" I couldn't make it close Contrast. I was slightly disappointed, but at least I got to feel the DS4 for the first time and it was pretty good. Can you shut down the PS4 using the controller? I tried holding the PS button, hut instead shut down the controller.

 

[recklesscognition]

Ah nice, there's finally some in Portland, Oregon.

Yes, I've been waiting. Need to get out west of the river soon though.

 

[recklesscognition]

Seems Best Buys are getting them here. The one at the airport and the one in Clackamas.

Spoke with a best buy out in hillsboro. Best Buys are setting them up in Portland and suburbs this weekend FWIW.

 

[Afrikan]

finally played it, but knew going in I would be disappointed with the game collection. It was fun trying to get the hang of Octodad.

but I was disappointed with FIFA...I thought for sure it would look better than what I saw. It had jaggies and the animations were the EXACT same as current gen. For some reason I was expecting them to look smoother or less jerky.

it really looked as if it were a PC version and EA just upped the resolution to 1080p.

maybe it was the screen...Sony 32" TV.....I tried to play far back as possible but the controller was connected.

anyway, I'm starting to believe...I mean I suspected it before launch, but didn't totally believe it...but I'm starting to believe that Konami's PS3's game looks more realistic and moves more realistic. I can't believe that is the case, because I have alot of respect for EA Canada..and expect alot from them.

edit- word of advice...if the PS4 asks you for your birth year, don't f'around...if you tell it you are too young, you will get locked out of almost every video...and the workers might have to reset the system.

again, maybe it was the TV or maybe its just because it was a the demo version...but there were jaggies and I might just wait till FIFA World Cup to get a EA Soccer game. I'm probably going to get PES now...can't believe I'm still going to be using my PS3.

 

[famousmortimer]

Wow... pre-launch hype is making people batty.

I agree that vrin's post was a bit contradictory but... who cares? Humans are contradictory. If that's the way he feels that's the way he feels. Why argue? Let the dude buy whatever he wants.


Sheesh! SHEESH I SAY!

 

[markhimself46]

Finally down to under 100 miles away from me! Going up to the Sony Outlet tomorrow after work to play it. About 60 miles away. So excited!

 

[Resident_UA]

Got a chance to play one today and the main takeaway is not about the system itself but about the fact that Microsoft really went off rails with their message. Out of 5 people that I talked to all were 360 owners, 3 made up their mind and were switching, 1 was hesitant and one 13 year old boy told me that he hates everything about PS4. I guess Microsoft is doing with that demographic well

I was a bit underimpressed by games, but I was already expecting that. Still excited because of what wasn't shown... Actually Knack has pretty good mechanics. Simple but fun.

 

[IAmRandom31]

After my 2nd playthrough of the demo games I have to wonder what Sony was thinking here. This Kiosk has Knack, Super Motherload, Octodad, Contrast, Fifa, PlayRoom and the Arcade pinball game.

Anything there scream system seller to you? Even Cerny knows Knack is one of those games you will pick up at some point with your PS4, but is not exactly going to sell you the system.

Really none of the games are even action games. Knack is fun, do not get me wrong, my 2nd playthrough of the entire demo actually confirmed that fact ( a lot of fun ) but several people walked by and only stood around for 20 seconds or so before going to play the 360 or something. Contrast was cool looking, but during the Demo you are moving around searchlights and looking at cutscenes.

Then the GameStop shelf has games like Mad Max? Games that have barely even been seen, let alone know the release dates of. That one in particular could not be out for another 6 months or so lol.

So I dunno what thos whole setup is trying to do. No Second Son, No Res0gun, No Killzone, no Assassins Creed, no Battlefield or Call of Duty, etc. etc.

I will own one just because I know what is hitting the system soon, or at launch. But for those who don't? They will not take much away from a sit down with the Demo Kiosk except that it has some unique looking titles, but none of those " oh my god do you see that!! " type of games. Something tells me the X1 kiosks will have Killer Instinct, or Call of Duty, or Battlefield or something high action that will grab attention. I think Sony is missing an opportunity right now being first to have Kiosks up in GameStop and Best Buy.

 

[CrisKre]

Went to buy some things at best buy in hollywood. Played knack for a bit and saw people messing around with some other games. Extremely underwhelmed with what I saw unfortunately. None of the titles shown excited me.

 

[kel22harris]

Haven seen this yet
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4AAsRbdcGUM

 

[Syphon Filter]

I was at Walmart today, and they had an Xbox One demo unit up. All it did was rerun footage, they wouldn't let us play it or anything.

If it's the same i saw aren't they just not ready yet? I saw two place where controllers would go,did you see that too?

 

[Z3M0G]

There is a PS4 kioske a 10 min walk from my home, but I didnt go see it yet. Planning to go in the morning. (Moncton, NB, Canada)

 

[Newlove]

So I dunno what thos whole setup is trying to do. No Second Son, No Res0gun, No Killzone, no Assassins Creed, no Battlefield or Call of Duty, etc. etc.

They probably don't want to not run into any legal issues, so the playable games are for all ages. I don't know, but it seems like a reason why you rarely see shooters on display.

 

[Logash]

Ever since I bought the DS4 I have had less of an urge to go out and try the PS4 before it comes out. I guess the controller was 75% of the reason I wanted to do it anyway.

 

[AnyColourYouLike]

Finally a couple in Minnesota. Do we have any videos of people trying these demo units? Or is it a rather pointless closed GUI anyway?

 

[FuturusX]

How the fuck can there nothing in Northern Florida?

Because there's nothing in Northern Florida...like nothing. I kid northern Florida. Love you guys.

 

[Killthee]

They probably don't want to not run into any legal issues, so the playable games are for all ages. I don't know, but it seems like a reason why you rarely see shooters on display.

I think they're just coming in hot and those demos weren't ready in time to be preinstalled with this first batch of kiosks. The Canadian kiosks that launched today include a Killzone, AssCreed, Trine 2, and Awesomenauts demos so I wouldn't be surprised if those demos get pushed out via a download to the US kiosks sometime later this month.

 

[IAmRandom31]

I think they're just coming in hot and those demos weren't ready in time to be preinstalled with this first batch of kiosks. The Canadian kiosks that launched today include a Killzone, AssCreed, Trine 2, and Awesomenauts demos so I wouldn't be surprised if those demos get pushed out via a download to the US kiosks sometime later this month.

You couldn't pry me from the store if Killzone and Assassins Creed popped lol.