In approximately 2 weeks from now, Sony’s PlayStation 4 will be released. (YES!!!). Sony has set up a FAQ section for its users in order to answer any of the questions we may have regarding the release and the product prior to it happening. The FAQ is to be published at the PlayStation Blog, and will cover a wide range of topics including things to do with the console, accessories and the games availability.
Linked to this, sony has announced the PlayStation 4 companion app which will be released on the 13th of November 2013 in North America, and 22nd of November in Europe.
Since the PS 4 is an upgrade of all we have ever known for consoles, what do we expect? The new PS 4 is going to transform our world of electronics, and what we know of social media, including our Androids and tablets.
The app will be a mobile companion for all things PlayStation, including second-screen game experiences such as Wii. The app will have access to PSN social features and online multiplayer invitations. As the users, we can purchase PS4, PS3, and PS Vita content via the online store, and there’s a remote control feature for movies, music, and supported games. Perhaps most interesting is the spectate feature, which will allow us to view live and recorded game footage shared from other players’ PS4 games.
Since Sony has let its competitors be lately, I feel that the launch of this new app will show their true selflessness to us, and will have the app be compatible with non-sony hardware when it gets released. As far as I have read, an iOS version is also going to be released (YES!).
I am very excited for this release, and the fact that my (future) new PS4 will have software available on my phone and social media has made my life so great!
