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[Backfoggen]

Weirdly definitive answers to some of those questions. Not even a "at a later date" or "not at the time"

 

[CSX]

does this mean i gotta go find some freeware converter for my mp3s?

lol...

 

[LTWheels]

If I rent a game disc, and then decide I want to buy it digitally, can I use the mandatory install to avoid downloading it and just activate my license?

No, in this example you would have to delete the disc install data and fully install the digital version of the game.

That's a shame. I think for the Xbox they have said that this still can be done despite the changes they have made. Was hoping it would be the same for the PS4.

 

[darkwing]

No sub to master accounts and no renaming. Seems PSN is still lacking in some aspects.

The OS also seems to be missing lots of media functionality, but I guess a few updates down the line will sort this out.

How basic was the PS3 OS in comparison at launch?

it played MP3s

 

[Ricerocket]

Sorry I'm late to the party - can I plug in a external USB HDD and play AVI movies / music?

No. USB HD is not supported at all.

There is no media function on the PS4 lol...

 

[darkside31337]

Can PS4 users send voice messages to each other?
Yes, PS4 users will be able to record voice messages up to 15 seconds long and send them to friends for later listening.

Didn't realize this is a thing. Seems cool.

 

[SwiftDeath]

The faq just keeps going and going

 

[illmatic22]

Man music unlimited can kick rocks. Ain't nobody got time for dat.

Vita does what PS4 don't I guess.

 

[TheRealTalker]

can't change your username

well I guess I got to stick it with my incorrect spelling, underscore ridden username

Edit: Still reading it... Sooo long *Scroll, Scroll, Scroll

 

[Gorillaz]

How basic was the PS3 OS in comparison at launch?

You couldnt even call it an OS back then

 

[Cow Goes Moo]

Dat mu sub

 

[Curufinwe]

wut

Are users able to record, distribute or stream any gameplay video?
No. Users may not be able to record certain areas within the game. Developers can select the area of restriction, and what will be restricted will depend on game titles. In these cases, recording will be temporarily suspended during the scene.

That's been known for months.

 

[Dragon]

Wait what the fuck Sony you can't play MP3s on PS4? Why not?

 

[Qassim]

Will PS4 support media servers or DLNA support in order to stream videos or movies from a home PC?

The PS4 system does not support client functionality for media servers.

Haha. So bad.

 

[SuperSonic1305]

Sony wasn't lying when they said they were making a game console.

 

[Kintaro]

Lol well, gamers wanted a console focused only on games...

 

[UberTag]

No wonder the Xbox One is being hailed as the superior all-in-one media playback console.
Sony stripped all of the media out of their system.
No MP3s. No media streaming from a connected network. I'm surprised they're still allowing Netflix.

 

[Deadstar]

The ps4 is probably too powerful to play mp3s. I'm sure it plays flac files instead.

 

[eznark]

Lots and lots of bullshit

 

[Crackbone]

The lack of media functionality is disappointing.

I'm not giving them a pass on that one, it's stupidity of the highest order.

I do however appreciate knowing everything up front. At least it's being transparent, i'll give them that.

 

[Rebel Leader]

The ps4 is probably too powerful to play mp3s. I'm sure it plays flac files instead.

Nothing about that in the FAQ's. What music format CAN it play?

 

[Sub_Level]

Weirdly definitive answers to some of those questions. Not even a "at a later date" or "not at the time"

No.

 

[ThoughtsOfSpeaking]

Im building a gaming pc. The lack of personal media support is an absolute dealbreaker, especially as the console obviously supports it. Im not signing up to music shitty unlimited.

 

[Niks]

No dnla, no mp3?


Wat?

 

[FinalStageBoss]

Wait what the fuck Sony you can't play MP3s on PS4? Why not?

Probably going to add that in later, took them like a year to add wallpapers to the ps3 :/

 

[TwIsTeD]

I wish they would clarify on the HDD speed required.....5400 rpm ugh


And honestly who the hell cares about MP3s on a Game Console...its almost 2014....buy a Chromecast or Apple TV if it really is a big deal

 

[eznark]

I assume they will have a Plex app then? Man this is a buzzkill of a thread.

 

[Bluekaveli]

Thanks,

 

[JrBaconCheeseburger]

If i am reading this correctly there is no OFFICIAL PS4 stand?

But i have to get one from a third party?

 

[Curufinwe]

You couldnt even call it an OS back then

But I think it used something like 120 or 150 MB of the RAM.

 

[mullet2000]

Can't believe you can't share to youtube. I mean that's just stupid.

I guess I could share somewhere else, download it it off of there and then put it on youtube. But still.

 

[Lime]

Haha. So bad.

What the fuck? PS3 already does this.

 

[serversurfer]

It says that online passes for 3rd-party titles is at publisher's discretion, but Rhode had previously said Sony weren't going to allow them on PS4, thanks to including multiplayer in PS+.

So what gives?

 

[Baliis]

A shame that they seem to be going pretty backwards in terms of multimedia capabilities. It doesn't affect me personally, but it will for a lot of people.

 

[LTWheels]

Does PS4 include a music visualizer feature?

No.

Will I be able to play MP3s on PS4?

No.

.

 

[Bookoo]

It's nice of them to save all the disappointment for one blog post.

 

[Oni Jazar]

No DLNA????? I was just wondering about this today and hoping they wouldn't mess it up. AARRGHHHHH!

 

[JB1981]

Doesn't support client functionality for media servers ? Wtf

 

[MThanded]

No DLNA, no MP3s and no external storage.

Welcome to next gen.

Sony you had to disappoint us.

 

[Mondy]

Sony wasn't lying when they said they were making a game console.

And that will be their excuse I bet. No account name changing and MP3 support is just terrible. Not a deal breaker but still just bad.

 

[iamshadowlark]

Some of this is pretty shitty news honestly. I can't understand the rationale in removing features that were standard in the PS3. Hopefully there is some explanation coming

 

[Dragon]

Probably going to add that in later, took them like a year to add wallpapers to the ps3 :/

Doubtful. They most likely are stuffing their stupid Music Unlimited down our throats.

And that will be their excuse I bet. No account name changing and MP3 support is just terrible. Not a deal breaker but still just bad.

People whining about account name changing are pretty silly compared to all the rest of this shitty news.

 

[mitchman]

I assume they will have a Plex app then? Man this is a buzzkill of a thread.

That would certainly solve all media concerns quite quickly.

 

[GameSeeker]

While folks may not be happy with 100% of the answers, it's awesome for Sony to put out such a detailed FAQ.

Microsoft your turn.

 

[mullet2000]

If i am reading this correctly there is no OFFICIAL PS4 stand?

But i have to get one from a third party?

Why do you need one at all?

 

[opticalmace]

Is there a list of the video/audio formats it does support? I know it doesn't do MP3, but what about WAV etc?

 

[Sub_Level]

You couldnt even call it an OS back then

It certainly became one when you could do in-game XMB.

Oh, the days in the trenches before that feature was present

 

[Interfectum]

Can I share my game videos on YouTube?

No. At launch, PS4 users will be able to use the Share button on the DUALSHOCK 4 controller to upload gameplay videos to their Facebook account

wat lol

 

[HawksWinStanley]

Not being able to change your username and not being able to change the background is fucking lame.

 

[2San]

My Steam username doesn't show up half the time when people search for me, so I tell them to use my account login, which is unfortunately an email for ages ago that no longer exists.

You should contact valve if you have that type of issue.