New PlayStation 4 To Feature New Playing Options

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The new PlayStation 4 of Sony is expected to feature a number of new playing options and is expected to come with better graphics, according to recent reports from Nikkei.

Reports have indicated that the next-generation game console of Sony is designed to become the nerve center of the living room. Although the new PlayStation 4 is expected to feature better graphics, the additional playing options were given more focus by videogame enthusiasts.

The new playing options of the upcoming videogame console are expected to be unveiled by Sony this coming February 20. 

Reports have indicated that the new PlayStation 4 will feature a major upgrade compared to the current PlayStation 3. One of the upgrades that the upcoming device will feature is the use of an eight-core processor from AMD. Despite the major hardware upgrades, the new playing options are expected to be in the spotlight among videogame enthusiasts. 

The latest playing options that will be featured on the new PlayStation 4 include the capability of connecting to mobile devices as well as sharing of data between the two devices. The strategy of Sony has also included the use of multiple screens, which may be featured on the new PlayStation 4 of Sony. This strategy was used on the PlayStation Vita, which is capable of connecting to the PlayStation 3. This provides gamers with a dual-screen gaming experience. 

The next generation videogame console of Sony is expected to be unveiled during an event scheduled on February 20. It is also expected to enter the market before the end of the year.

For the moment, Sony has not released any statements in connection to the report about the new PlayStation 4.

PlayMemories Online Service Set To Unveiled Soon

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An online photo sharing service will be launched by Sony within the week according to a recent announcement by the company. Users in six countries will be able to have the first crack at the 5GB free online storage of the “PlayMemories Online” on May 25.

The first six countries where the “PlayMemories Online” service will be available are the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Canada Japan and the United States. Users in these countries will be able to upload images and videos taken using Sony cameras through the “PlayMemories Home” application that can be used on PCs and Macs. The images and videos can also be uploaded directly into the “PlayMemories Online” from Wi-Fi-enabled Sony cameras.

The uploaded images can also e shared online or they can be viewed using the Bravia television units of Sony or through digital photo frames.  Users can also upload images taken using tablets and smartphone into the “PlayMemories Online” service through an Android app which will be released through the Google Play online store.

The introduction of the “PlayMemories Online” service comes as Samsung is set to unveil its own version of the iCloud of Apple, the Samsung S-Cloud. The S-Cloud will also offer a similar 5GB free online storage as that of the “PlayMemories Online” service. These cloud storage services have a similar function, which is to link their respective products with an online platform.

Sony also intends to integrate its gaming consoles into the “PlayMemories Online” service. A photo editing suite was recently announced by Sony for the Sony PlayStation 3 which can be used with the “PlayMemories Online” service. Users will be able to view and edit files that are stored on the gaming using the PlayStation Portable and PlayStation Vita mobile game consoles.

Even as the “PlayMemories Online” service is set to be made available by Sony, the company is also reportedly working on enhancing its online services in different areas as a number of online movies, music and games were grouped together into the Sony Entertainment Network while the Sony PlayStation platform will be expanded by the company into other devices aside from the consoles produced by the company.