Mock PS4 Designs Include "Flexible Touchscreen Tech"
See Full ImageMost will say it's still far too early to talk about the next PlayStation, but try telling that to the rumor mill. It just can't help itself.
For instance, we've already heard that Sony has supposedly decided upon the specs for the PS4, which quickly incited a firestorm of discussion. And now, in speaking to PlayStation: The Official Magazine, freelance designer Tai Chiem has provided us with some prototype pics of what Sony's machine could look like. It's all sorts of futuristic with plenty of style and panache, and a definite departure from your standard PlayStation designs of the past. Said Chiem:
"[I wanted] to challenge myself to design something based on a current company while keeping their design language, but also taking it further. I wanted it to look like something Sony would design."
His mock-ups include the possibility a flexible touchscreen, a technology that "is currently being developed" and therefore could find its way into the PS4. Chiem says Samsung is already in the process of producing transparent screens and while he says the idea is still "cost prohibitive," it could still become a reality "in the next five to ten years." For our part, this space-age design is definitely a head-turner, but of course, it's hardly official. We expect it'll be a good long while before Sony offers anything official concerning the PS4 so in the meantime, we can always peruse such ideas with a smile and a, "wow, what if...?" mentality.
2/15/2010 10:21:09 AM Ben Dutka
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sniperflash
Monday, February 15, 2010 @ 10:36:55 AM
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oh yeah 24-1
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Qubex
Monday, February 15, 2010 @ 10:38:10 AM
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Q!
"The Wizard left Oz"
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Qubex
Monday, February 15, 2010 @ 11:38:15 AM
Q!
"The Wizard left Oz"
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Fabi
Monday, February 15, 2010 @ 3:03:59 PM
"I was disturbed by your comment."
-YoualreadyknowmyscreenamebutIwillmakeacoolsignaturetostandout!
:)
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WorldEndsWithMe
Monday, February 15, 2010 @ 4:20:59 PM
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Shams
Monday, February 15, 2010 @ 6:58:00 PM
"You are the reason why people make fun of nerds"
-Fabi
By being disturbed by that, doesn't that imply that you are of the people who get made fun of?
"IAmANerdButIAmAnA$$holeToo2StandOut"
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Qubex
Monday, February 15, 2010 @ 7:11:53 PM
Q!
"The Wizard left Oz"
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Fabi
Tuesday, February 16, 2010 @ 1:55:34 AM
I don't make fun of nerds, and I'm not a nerd myself, BUT do have a few nerd friends. And whenever they make comments like that, I will just laugh with them and poke fun a bit, but nothing "mean".
Trust me, I mean no harm. I just thought Q went a bit overboard. It's just a system. But to each his own I guess.
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Qubex
Tuesday, February 16, 2010 @ 9:56:19 AM
Q!
"i am home"
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faraga
Monday, February 15, 2010 @ 10:46:02 AM
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city96
Monday, February 15, 2010 @ 10:48:39 AM
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But with a mini full HD 16:9 projector built in
It would be the hardest thing to make and would not be in the norm which SONY usually stray for
I think it would be quite cool, Samsung Pico phone has it so it might be capable.
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Naztycuts
Monday, February 15, 2010 @ 3:27:21 PM
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Bloodysilence19
Monday, February 15, 2010 @ 11:00:02 AM
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wiiplay
Monday, February 15, 2010 @ 4:55:43 PM
My leg? Sure, why not! I barely use them, and electric scooters can bring me pretty much anywhere I need to go.
(Joke. I use my legs almost every day as I play soccer a lot... Even in the winter)
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nath08
Monday, February 15, 2010 @ 11:21:39 AM
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inkme101
Monday, February 15, 2010 @ 11:58:58 AM
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by the way ben, wheres the BIG announcement?
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junglemunquay
Monday, February 15, 2010 @ 12:11:22 PM
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That would be seriously cool - a next-gen PSP as the hand set?? Would be like a DS but you have 1 screen on the PSP and the other is the TV!!
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godsman
Monday, February 15, 2010 @ 12:22:45 PM
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LittleBigMidget
Monday, February 15, 2010 @ 12:39:56 PM
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inkme101
Monday, February 15, 2010 @ 12:48:09 PM
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main_event05
Monday, February 15, 2010 @ 12:52:16 PM
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I think everyone is hyping up the PS4 because the rumors of Microsoft's new machine. If that is the case, sony needn't worry about making the PS4 because it already has a machine (PS2) that has survived two Gens and possibly a 3rd if MS tries to kick the next one off early.
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SvenMD
Monday, February 15, 2010 @ 1:35:30 PM
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Alienange
Monday, February 15, 2010 @ 1:41:21 PM
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Gregory Freeman
Monday, February 15, 2010 @ 1:53:33 PM
from, what I understand, why would any1 want a disk changer??? gotta find ratchet and clank, then you gotta switch to the disk tray then remove it, and run. Where as if you need it now days, just hit eject and its there.. but iunno
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LowKey
Monday, February 15, 2010 @ 2:23:53 PM
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Alienange
Monday, February 15, 2010 @ 2:55:11 PM
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Nynja
Monday, February 15, 2010 @ 3:46:03 PM
Back to the RAM. PS1 had 3MB. PS2 had 40MB. PS3 has 512MB. I'd like to see PS4 offer a minimum of 2GB. Sony has always offered dedicated memory for system, video, and audio. One of the more common complaints I've heard from developers are the memory limitations when compared to PCs. They could reserve 512MB for the system and 1.5GB for audio and video.
Man, I'm loving the current generation but I can't wait to see what the next one will bring. Can we say CG quality gameplay? Square-Enix, you better get started on the FFVII remake for PS4. I want it on launch day.
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Gamer Girl Gemo
Tuesday, February 16, 2010 @ 2:33:48 AM
There's a word for this... Er... Right! Laziness! Does it really hurt to get off your butt and just change the discs? I mean, don't get me wrong, cool idea, but really lazy.
I mean no offense toward your comment though! Please no flames! D:
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Gregory Freeman
Monday, February 15, 2010 @ 1:53:56 PM
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coyo18
Monday, February 15, 2010 @ 2:28:14 PM
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bigrailer19
Monday, February 15, 2010 @ 2:42:57 PM
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A console holds my games, makes them spin, so I can play them. It essentially plugs into my t.v. that I payed for and thats what I want from my console.
I'm glad the PS3 has bluetooth, and the PSN, and wireless controllers. But really all I want is a system to play games on. The advancing graphics is obviously priority, but I just want to play games, not update facebook!
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Alienange
Monday, February 15, 2010 @ 2:59:39 PM
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WorldEndsWithMe
Monday, February 15, 2010 @ 3:12:30 PM
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Cavan
Monday, February 15, 2010 @ 4:07:10 PM
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wiiplay
Monday, February 15, 2010 @ 5:08:26 PM
Or maybe it will use Cloud Technology, in which case, Sony can make the PS4 look as pretty and futuristic as they want.
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wiiplay
Monday, February 15, 2010 @ 5:06:09 PM
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The PS3 already does almost everything, what else is there? (Besides better graphics)
It's both funny and sad that I can't even begin to imagine what the PS4 can do. But knowing Sony, they probably have a huge list of what can be added to the PS4.
PS4 Slogan
"PS4 - It Does Everything And More"
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BikerSaint
Monday, February 15, 2010 @ 8:15:10 PM
Not sure what Sony would ACTUALLY add into the PS4, but as for Sony's innovative forward thinking, check out this ad they made years ago for the PS9.
BTW, keep in mind that Sony put this ad out way back in the very beginning of the PS2's run too...
The Playstation 9.....
http://www.youtube.co /watch?v=Vdh4TqWFfX4&fmt=6
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S8N_666
Monday, February 15, 2010 @ 6:14:57 PM
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Akuma07
Tuesday, February 16, 2010 @ 1:47:22 AM
i think thats the point hay.
To make it easier for all us rage gamers to break our controllers, so then we buy more =D
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fuk u
Monday, February 15, 2010 @ 8:48:20 PM
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BigBoss4ever
Monday, February 15, 2010 @ 9:28:56 PM
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Akuma07
Tuesday, February 16, 2010 @ 1:46:07 AM
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That concept is ridiculous!
I think sony will do something that still says "PlayStation" wen u look at it. The same way the PS3 was different, yet still had that PlayStation feel to it.
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Gamer Girl Gemo
Tuesday, February 16, 2010 @ 2:30:13 AM
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Everyone just needs to calm down and be content with what's here and now. The PS3. You know it was a while before PS3 came after the PS2... I would expect just about that long of a time gap, or maybe even more.
I don't even like the look of the slim PS3... The fat PS3 is where it's at. Beautiful and original. And why try to change the controller? Sony has kept the PS controller the same throughout all 3 systems. Only difference in the PS3's (Obviously) is the PS button. But the basic desgin is all the same.
Yeah, like I said, times are changing... But does that mean our beloved PS Systems have to also?
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main_event05
Tuesday, February 16, 2010 @ 9:59:20 PM
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FullmetalX10
Tuesday, February 16, 2010 @ 2:46:57 AM
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___________
Tuesday, February 16, 2010 @ 2:57:57 AM
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it took sony years to get the cell, and bluray up too scratch the ps3 was suppose to be out 2 years before it came out and that hurt them big time.
but i dont want a ps4 for at least another 3 years, what i do want though is a PSP 2.
what id like to see in the psp 2.
* a removable battery with a lifespan of minimum 6 hours.
* a touchscreen for use in XMB, music functionality, and maybe in game controls.
* SECOND NUB! O and second shoulder buttons.
* capable of displaying games at 720P, 60FPS, 2XMSAA.
* storage media utilizing MMP DUO.
* 20GB built in SSD for storage of movies, music.
* larger screen than the PSP 3000, brighter, higher contrast.
* TROPHIES!
* save anytime, anywhere compatibility.
something i want on the PS3 and actually it does have it bioshock 2 proving that, PSP 2 and PS3 need to utilize that for EVERY! game.
* being able to save game, shut down, than start the system and be in game like the psp go has.
* HD video output, that way i can connect my psp2 to my TV and play my games in 720P, full screen. none of this 4:3 BS!
thats about it, if it has those, especially the HD output and high res screen ill be extremely happy and buy one on release.
BUT sony seriously need to step up their game and release some exclusives for it.
and no ports of ps3 exclusives do not count!
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dveisalive
Tuesday, February 16, 2010 @ 6:40:52 AM
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___________
Tuesday, February 16, 2010 @ 7:07:15 AM
i HATE this motion controller BS!
can anyone imagine playing GOW, or a fast paced action game with motion only controllers?
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Silent_J
Tuesday, February 16, 2010 @ 9:07:37 AM
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Thursday, February 18, 2010 @ 11:21:40 AM
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Monday, February 15, 2010 @ 10:36:32 AM