No it's not. 95% of people buy the console for gaming.
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No it's not. 95% of people buy the console for gaming.
Old news, not true anymore. Logitech wheels aren't supported at the moment.
To be honest, it's probably not a high priority and they don't have a roadmap for OS features for the entire lifespan of the PS4.
Thirded. I can throw a 3D Side By Side 1080p Movie at it through a stream and it works just fine.
Liberty4all
Banned
I fall into that category. Thank god I held onto my PS3.
The outcry over the lack of MP3 playback on the PS4 is baffling. In 6 years I think I played an MP3 once using the PS3.
Let's face it: the amount of people who used their PS3 as a MP3 player or DNLA device must be so negligible that they decided to scrape it. Remember that there are licenses involved to media playing capabilities and the cost might interfere with the pricing strategy.
There are much more capable media devices out there for a fraction of the price.
Let's face it: the amount of people who used their PS3 as a MP3 player or DNLA device must be so negligible that they decided to scrape it. Remember that there are licenses involved to media playing capabilities and the cost might interfere with the pricing strategy.
There are much more capable media devices out there for a fraction of the price.
GameAddict411
Member
people should really calm down about the missing media features, i am pretty sure sony will add them in near future.
3rdamention
Member
So, can I not connect the external hard drives, with all my HD Movies backed up on it, and hook it up to my PS4 and play them?
Does this mean we cannot play any video files that are on external hard drives or usb flash drives? I mean, USB Flash Drives have to work since you can update the PS4 with the Day 1 Update via USB.
I think the questions and answer are worded wrong. You would have to be able to play video files from external devices, right? I think they are referring to game installs and stuff, being saved on an external device, like the Xbox.
You're wrong, it's 9.5mm
Um, I wasnt saying the ps4 drive is NOT 9.5 I linked to the drive I bought in hopes to use it, and it appears to be 10mm, and was hoping that the 12mm the german site referenced was correct and that this one isnt.
I was not saying that the size listed in this press release was not 9.5...
ahhhhhhhhhhhem
stargateheaven
Member
Cant play mp3s
Cant use media server
Cant change psn ID
Cant even make your sub account into a master once they reach 18.
These 4 things have annoyed me the most...
Cant use media server
Cant change psn ID
Cant even make your sub account into a master once they reach 18.
These 4 things have annoyed me the most...
Gonna be stuck with 'PoopyPants69' forever
What why would you complain that's a Great Name!
Also WTF no MP3 and no DLNA...@yosp is getting some tweets dammit!
I think the reason for the outcry is because we are going to be able to play music now WHILE playing the games. I was going to finally load up my PS4 with music/podcasts etc to play instead of having to use another device. Disappointing.
So is the DLNA part.
Slackerchan
Member
Have they STILL not announced the framerate and resolution of the 15 minute game recordings? I'm starting to get worried about how dodgy they are being about it.
JetBlackPanda
Member
Holy shit Sony...
family_guy
Member
Don't want to make a big deal about this but this system does less out of the box than PS3. Combine this with the launch lineup and pre order is about to get cancelled. Maybe in a year it will be worth it.
Puppet Shadow
Member
Wow. With the PS3 they removing features over the life of the console. It's almost like they decided to start with the bare essentials on the PS4 so they can claim they're always adding things in.
Or that totally expected moment when you realise that Sony's 1st priority is to get the console to be FUNCTIONAL at launch, and then work on secondary services when they are sure that people can play games fine.
I full expected a lot of features to be missing, although MP3 playback is a weird one. They need to fix before end of 2014:
- MP3 playback
- DLNA
- Twitch archiving
- Youtube uploading
- helping friend by taking control over his game stream
- Suspend/resume
- External storage support
- Ability to have two "primary" consoles < PHLEEASEEE
simplythebest
Banned
paperheart
Banned
Just read about not being able to change a sub account into a master account. That's bull.
Now I'm unsure if I want to create a new account or use my old one. *sigh*
Now I'm unsure if I want to create a new account or use my old one. *sigh*
Forensic Scene
Member
If they are going to whore out Music Unlimited like this, they better have another 12/year deal at launch or very soon after. No one is going to subscribe to it otherwise.
The media stuff is not a big deal to me, but I understand the frustration.
The media stuff is not a big deal to me, but I understand the frustration.
AnyColourYouLike
Banned
No In-game MP3/playlist? Strike 1,
No exporting Captured Video?! Strike 2
NO DLNA media server?!! strike 3!
PREORDER CANCELLED!
No exporting Captured Video?! Strike 2
NO DLNA media server?!! strike 3!
PREORDER CANCELLED!
Suzushiiro
Banned
Yeah, like I said earlier, give them the benefit of the doubt that this is due to triage and not deliberately cutting features to make money or whatever.
Well, yes and no, I've got PLEX on my TV, but still use the PS3 as extender when using my projector. Well the PS3 isn't going anywhere, but was hoping to have a quieter device than the launch PS3.
And all the HDMI ports on my receiver will be full when the PS4 arrives.
TrojanBlade
Member
WTF so many features that were in PS3 are gone in PS4!!!
Playing mp3s - gone
visualizer - gone
External HDD usage - gone?
DLNA - gone!!!!!!!!!!!! (I use this feature on PS3 all the time)
Themes - gone
I hope these get added later on with firmware updates.
Someone tweet Shu for some answers on these stupid decisions and if they will consider adding them later.
Playing mp3s - gone
visualizer - gone
External HDD usage - gone?
DLNA - gone!!!!!!!!!!!! (I use this feature on PS3 all the time)
Themes - gone
I hope these get added later on with firmware updates.
Someone tweet Shu for some answers on these stupid decisions and if they will consider adding them later.
jimbobsmells
Member
I'm disappointed in some of these things (like dynamic themes, mp3, dlna, headsets) but it's all software based issues. As long as they patch these things in after launch I'll be happy.
SolidSnakeUS
Member
I think it might mean that you can't start saving games or downloaded games to an external drive, but I'm sure you can use a thumb drive to put stuff on the machine.
Also, I know people are upset about the DLNA and non-MP3 players stuff, but I find the fact that STANDARD Bluetooth headsets won't work with the PS4. How is that even possible? The only other devices that ever did this were old Verizon phones that prevented certain data from being transferred over Bluetooth, but even then it didn't prevent fucking STANDARD Bluetooth headsets from works. Is the Bluetooth antenna not fucking on? What is the deal?
It's mentioned in the Remote Play section.
pokeystaples
Banned
What is this DLNA and why should I be angry that I won't be able to use it? Will this stop Netflix, Amazon or Hulu from playing on my box?
For multi-player games like fighters and shooters, many people don't need to listen to the game audio. I was just watching a fighting game stream where they played their own music on the 360. I would like to have the option, as well. It shouldn't be that hard to implement, so it's kind of funny, actually. They're trying to get more people into Music Unlimited from the looks of it. I would assume they're going to patch most of this down the line, like wallpapers.
EteRnal PAL
Member
No name change is a bummer but it seems like a lot of these missing features can simply be added in later on through an update no?
Liberty4all
Banned
I'm thinking about cancelling to and getting a WII U or holding off on next gen altogether and getting an iPad Air or Surface tablet instead.
LiquidMetal14
hide your water-based mammals
I use stuff like DLNA all the time for adding music and stuff wirelessly. I hope that is definitely patched in.
Entitled to your opinion and all, but:
That was your very first post ever. Kinda odd.
Rick Dangerous
Member
No DLNA ?????
WTF, this is a NO BUY for me. streaming to ps3 is one of my most used feature...
WTF, this is a NO BUY for me. streaming to ps3 is one of my most used feature...
Senor Kami
Banned
Their answer to USB sounds like it won't even support it for media... although with no MP3 support and probably removed MP4 playback as well, what media would you be storing on here to begin with?
mugoldeneagle03
Member
Why does Sony always, and I do mean always, fuck up on the little things? No external HDD's, Media Servers, wireless headsets (which was known) is a big deal for me.
Not as bad as no party system in BF4 on PS3, but close.
Not as bad as no party system in BF4 on PS3, but close.
Man, that Music Unlimited app is a trainwreck on iPhone. I downloaded it to see if I could do a free trial. Nope, upon opening I was prompted to enter my PSN id and password. I tried doing that and it tells me I need a subscription. No link or button to get a trial or to even purchase a subscription. Uninstalled.
Mr_Antimatter
Member
Makes me wonder if Ustream\twitch doesn't want to have to store all those videos from the millions of new potential users.
Nealand Liquor
Member
What's up with the excuses and arrogant 'lol okay'?
Maybe he doesn't want to use other devices?
There are many legitimate reasons for wanting a single device from clutter to space, not to mention losing feature sets we've had in older devices. Then to top it off you have Sony pulling this nickle and dime BS after acting like the saviour of consumer rights for the past six or so months. It's no wonder people are understandably pissed off. Just because you don't have a problem, it doesn't mean one doesn't exist.
Puppet Shadow
Member
A bold first post on GAF. I await your follow up.
The problem with Music Unlimited is that it's a really bad service. By far the worst of the music uploading/streaming services. If it wasn't utter shit compared to the competition, then I'd consider switching to it, but I'm not paying for bad example of a service I already pay for just for music on one device.
Angelcurio
Member
No MP3 support and no DNLA support is simply bullshit. Even a feature phone from 10 years ago can play MP3s, and that's the only thing that wife actually uses the PS3 for, since it is connected to our sound system. There is no excuse for a lack of MP3 playblack in 2013. We are not in the 20th century anymore.
I also don't understand the lack os PS1 emulation, considering that almost any device under the sun can emulate PS1 games. That would mean that my whole digital library of PS1 games would go down the drain, contrary to actual industry normas where you simply purchase a device, and any content you purchase on it apps store would actually work on all the devices from the same family like iOS (iPod, iPhone and iPad), or Android (Phones, Tablets, Phablets, etc). I would have understood a note about not being available at launch, but they don't even commit to support it in the future according to the FAQ.
I also don't understand the lack os PS1 emulation, considering that almost any device under the sun can emulate PS1 games. That would mean that my whole digital library of PS1 games would go down the drain, contrary to actual industry normas where you simply purchase a device, and any content you purchase on it apps store would actually work on all the devices from the same family like iOS (iPod, iPhone and iPad), or Android (Phones, Tablets, Phablets, etc). I would have understood a note about not being available at launch, but they don't even commit to support it in the future according to the FAQ.