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Unified Memory and Heterogeneous System Architecture (HSA)

On HSA: Although it has not been officialy announced yet, the PS4 almost certainly utilizes the newest HSA features (check HSA architectual integration). Although this info was added to the Console section of this wiki, I do agree that it is better to not include this info until it is official; I am fine with the fact that it has been removed until then. Note: Sony's use of the term "unified memory", and the fact that AMD is designing the APU, hints that the PS4 does indeed utilize HSA (including the newest features). Without "HSA-MMU" (memory management unit) and HSA's "unified address space", the PS4 would simply be using shared memory (like in the Xbox360).

On shared memory: It is true that a shared memory architecture (falsely called unified memory in the Xbox360) does make it easier for a programmer to develop a program, unlike in a system with split memory pools for the CPU and GPU (like in the PS3). The programmer can choose how he wants to partition the memory, which is much more flexible.

On unified memory: Both "HSA-MMU" and a "unified address space" greatly reduce latency, seeing that the CPU and GPU can share pointers, which in turn removes the requirement to copy data from the CPU's memory resources to the GPU's memory resources. This also obviously simplifys the programming of a game-engine.

Kapitaenk (talk) 07:51, 20 March 2013 (UTC)

First off, I want to start by acknowledging that I understand you have the best intentions for improving this article, and I agree with many of your contributions thus far. The problem here is that some of the information being inserted (by several editors) appears to reflect original research. Whether accurate or not, it shouldn't be included unless it is clearly supported by a reliable source. After checking the sources in the Console section thoroughly, I'm having trouble locating the proper support. Also, sometimes there is a tendency to combine information from multiple sources to advance a new position that is not directly mentioned in any of the sources. Though unintentional at times, this is considered synthesis (a form of original research) which is highly discouraged on Misplaced Pages. I'm not denying your knowledge on the subject, or even what you've said above. We just need to make sure that everything is properly cited.

On latency:

We can easily find sources that talk about the "unified address space". However, finding sources that discuss the effect on latency in great detail are scarce. If you can find one that relates specifically to AMD's Fusion architecture, then I would support mentioning it in the article. --GoneIn60 (talk) 15:35, 20 March 2013 (UTC)

Correct. Which is why I reverted the topic, seeing that you also started your own research as well (which in my opinion was also technically not 100% correct, at least not with the wording you chose).

There are articles about HSA'a latency improvements (although extremely scarce) but I suppose we should just leave it as it is until more official info about the PS4's technical capabilities are released, which should be around the E3 I suppose.

Kapitaenk (talk) 10:28, 23 March 2013 (UTC)

Well, let's talk about that. Here's the information you most recently reverted:

The unified memory architecture gives the CPU and GPU access to the same memory pool, making it easier for programmers to write code that targets both processors.<ref name="Anandtech - AMD APU">{{cite web|url=http://www.anandtech.com/show/4455/amds-graphics-core-next-preview-amd-architects-for-compute/|title=AMD's Graphics Core Next Preview: AMD's New GPU, Architected For Compute|last=Smith|first=Ryan|date=December 21, 2011|accessdate=March 20, 2013}}</ref>

If you look at page 6 in the source that I cited, it clearly states:

As a result GCN will be adding support for pointers, virtual functions, exception support, and even recursion. These underlying features mean that developers will not need to “step down” from higher languages to C to write code for the GPU, allowing them to more easily program for the GPU and CPU within the same application...the memory subsystem is also evolving to be able to service those features...This goes hand-in-hand with the earlier language features to allow programmers to write code to target both the CPU and the GPU, as programs (or rather compilers) can reference memory anywhere, without the need to explicitly copy memory from one device to the other before working on it

The memory architecture is partly responsible, according to the source, for making it easier on programmers to "target" both the GPU and CPU. This other source that you removed through your reversion also discusses the use of "GPU compute", a feature that allows "a strong GPU to help a weak CPU on certain non-graphical tasks". So you see, the statements I included had backing. --GoneIn60 (talk) 05:43, 24 March 2013 (UTC)

You originally wrote: "The unified memory architecture also gives the CPU and GPU access to the same memory pool, making it easier for one processor to assist the other." and, after my objection, you changed it to: "The unified memory architecture gives the CPU and GPU access to the same memory pool, making it easier for programmers to write code that targets both processors." Both of these statements are extremely vague and as you can see from the text excerpt that you posted, are also not correct in this context.

If you would like to write a text based on the quote that you just posted (GPGPU + numerous HSA hardware features; not to mention our discussion), then feel free to do so. Your source (although somewhat vague) is actually correct.

Kapitaenk (talk) 05:52, 28 March 2013 (UTC)

EDIT: "The memory architecture is partly responsible, according to the source, for making it easier on programmers to "target" both the GPU and CPU."

The unified address space of HSA does not mean that it is easier for the programmer to write a program, it only means that the programmer does not have to explicitly copy data from the CPU's resources to the GPU's resources (and vice versa). This is because both processors share pointers. As I said, this greatly reduces latency, i.e. it is a performance feature - and not only for GPGPU features but also for "regular" graphical capabilities.

The ability to program a GPU with C++ (for example), now that is a feature which dramatically eases a programmers job.

Kapitaenk (talk) 06:21, 28 March 2013 (UTC)

I don't disagree about the reduction in latency, but we shouldn't mention it until we have a reliable source that does. It could be considered original research without one and a possible point of contention. I also understand your point that the unified address space is a performance enhancement, and not something that directly makes it easier for a programmer to write a program. The next-gen APU architecture as a whole is responsible for that; the unified address space is just a piece of the pie that serves as a complement (less code to write does make it easier, but that's not its main benefit). So I agree that the wording used is somewhat vague and inaccurate. If you'd like to take a stab with better wording, be my guest. I'm fine with the way it's worded now. Sometimes less is more! --GoneIn60 (talk) 12:37, 28 March 2013 (UTC)

It depends what you mean by latency. It takes time to copy data + command overhead from CPU to GPU and that is a part of latency. From this point of view there's a clear reduction in latency. As for the general efficiency of the memory controller, I can't comment, only refer to AMD hUMA (http://www.theregister.co.uk/2013/05/01/amd_huma/ - the only publicly announced technology that uses a single pool of memory) which promises that data recently accessed on either the CPU or GPU will likely be pre-cached for the other via cache coherence, which will have a positive impact in many instances. Regardless, if the former statement is true, there will be a significant overall reduction in latency.GMScribe (talk) 22:50, 27 May 2013 (UTC)

@Kapitaenk regarding "The unified address space of HSA does not mean that it is easier for the programmer to write a program"

I would strongly suggest that it does make programming easier. Copying data to-and-fro frequently requires asynchronous barriers, you trigger a transfer and proceed with your program, you then have to be cleaver about making sure the CPU is always busy working whilst data is still being DMA'd over, you have to ensure the copy has finished before continuing at certain points and in general can be a balancing act as to where and how to place/use your barriers and the concept itself breaks away from the simple procedural paradigm of working within a single thread. There's a lot less/none of this when data doesn't need copying.GMScribe (talk) 23:02, 27 May 2013 (UTC)

EDIT:Not to mention there's not going to be any end-of-development memory bandwidth optimisation, something that's highly prevalent in high-end game development.GMScribe (talk) 23:04, 27 May 2013 (UTC)

@Kapitaenk regarding "The ability to program a GPU with C++ (for example), now that is a feature which dramatically eases a programmers job."

I think what's important here is that support for pointers, virtual space and recursion means that the fundamental hardware required to implement a high-level language is now present (such as a virtual machine or C++). Recursion alone means that it will no-longer always be a requirement to convert every recursive algorithm into a complex loop, that alone makes programming easier, recursion itself is a concept that makes programming easier.GMScribe (talk) 23:02, 27 May 2013 (UTC)

Some news regarding HSA: http://av.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/series/rt/20130325_593036.html (first translations efforts: http://gamingeverything.com/44227/lots-of-ps4-hardware-tidbits/) --85.216.15.79 (talk) 15:42, 27 March 2013 (UTC)

Chris Norden is talking about an "unified address space", which should pretty much confirm the HSA-like architecture. Even the google translation of the already mentioned japanese articel should make that clear. --Belzebübchen (talk) 00:42, 28 March 2013 (UTC)

Some very interesting details on the PS4's hardware implementation, including confirmation of hardware audio with many mp3 stream decoding and hardware zlib decompression for bluray:

http://www.gamasutra.com/view/feature/191007/inside_the_playstation_4_with_mark_.php?page=3 GMScribe (talk) 14:38, 8 June 2013 (UTC)

Edit Request

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Hi, i would to request edit please? Their is a couple of information left out.— Preceding unsigned comment added by Spikes1472 (talk • contribs) 3 April 2013

You need to specify here what you want to add or change first. --GSK ● ✉ ✓ 01:56, 4 April 2013 (UTC)

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Battlefield 4

Following a discussion on the Battlefield 4 Misplaced Pages Article, we are unable to decide if Battlefield 4 has been offically confirmed for releace on the PS4. We are considering changing one of them. FranktheTank (talk) 10:26, 16 April 2013 (UTC)

Games

In development-Lords of the Fallen. http://www.psu.com/a019186/Lords-of-the-Fallen-announced-for-PS4-inspired-by-Dark-Souls — Preceding unsigned comment added by Popthepuff (talk • contribs) 12:37, 24 April 2013 (UTC)

PS4 Release?

Hi there all just wanted to ask about the release date. Has the console actually been confirmed by sony company that it is getting released at the end of 2013? European Combat Warrior (talk) 23:43, 26 April 2013 (UTC)

Remember that talk pages should not be used as a discussion forum, but yes, Sony confirmed a "Holiday 2013" release. --GSK ● ✉ ✓ 23:54, 26 April 2013 (UTC)

O Im sorry didn't know. I just wanted to ask as there is no sources that shows a proper confirmation.European Combat Warrior (talk) 00:19, 27 April 2013 (UTC)

I'd just guess October 29, 2013 due to a couple of games (Battlefield 4, Assassin's Creed IV) having the same release date in North America, just a hunch though. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 76.118.83.121 (talk) 20:14, 22 May 2013 (UTC)

We will definitely know a release date sometime at E3, but we can't really glean the date from multiplatform releases. Many of those will be coming out on existing systems and might come out later for the launch of Xbox One/PS4. We'll see. Have they given any hints about upcoming exclusive game release targets? Loganman86 (talk) 01:22, 31 May 2013 (UTC)

As GSK mentions above, we should avoid using this talk page as a general forum. Discussing release dates for exclusive content takes the conversation down that route. Even if there is news about those release dates, they aren't going to be helpful to the article, as they cannot be used to draw any definite conclusions about when the PS4 will release. --GoneIn60 (talk) 19:01, 31 May 2013 (UTC)

Backwards Compatibility Statement

I feel as though there should be a statement indicating the switch to x86/64 is why there is no B/C? It seems needed so people have a basic understanding why. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 99.110.78.153 (talk) 20:24, 4 May 2013 (UTC)

Do you have a source which corroborates this? The switch to a different architecture alone does not make backwards compatibility impossible. If that were the case, neither the PS2 or PS3 would be backwards compatible with PS1 software. The reason for its exclusion is due to a decision by Sony to do so, presumably because they consider it to be too expensive to develop for it to be worth their while. Alphathon /'æɫ.fə.θɒn/  11:40, 5 May 2013 (UTC)

Sony confirmed in their Press Release that backwards compatibility will, shortly after release, be implemented through Gaikai, which will use Cloud-based emulation or custom hardware to stream older products to compatible consoles. This is a sensible and modern approach to backward compatibility. However, this article states: "do not add Gaikai here, backwards compatibility means it plays older media, i.e. it runs games from the disc", however, this doesn't agree with the wikipedia page on backwards compatibility, where for example, the Vita plays old PSP and PS1 games. At some point most of these games were physical media and the Vita only supports the downloaded binary image of these games, not the physical media. Gaikai is still fundamentally a binary compatible backwards compatibility service. I believe we should be list the PS4 as having planned backwards compatibility, simply ensuring that it's appropriately contextualised, as this is an important consumer fact and general capability. GMScribe (talk) 17:14, 24 May 2013 (UTC)

Analogue sticks

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Hi, there seems to be some slightly misleading references to the analogue sticks now being concave in a way similar to Xbox controllers. In fact, as can be seen in pictures released by Sony and those taken by the media, they are still slightly convex just with very pronounced ridges stopping a player's thumbs from slipping off (which, while effectively makes them concave on the whole, is really quite different to the entirely concave analogue sticks of the Xbox One controller). This can be seen here: http://cloud.attackofthefanboy.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/playstation-4-shortages.jpg Here: http://latimesherocomplex.files.wordpress.com/2013/02/ps4controller3.gif?w=600 And here: http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vgntnkNgh7U/USbRSX_6etI/AAAAAAAAEHg/ZPeu2A3QrK0/s1600/playstation-4-cover.jpeg With an Xbox One controller for comparison: http://rack.2.mshcdn.com/media/ZgkyMDEzLzA1LzIyLzg4L0hvbGRpbmdfWGJvLmUyMDYyLmpwZwpwCXRodW1iCTEyMDB4OTYwMD4/5041f624/926/Holding_Xbox_One_Controller1.jpg And an Xbox 360 controller for comparison: http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/f4/Xbox_360_wired_controller_1.jpg Apologies if I've made a hatchet job of editing in this request, by the way. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 78.150.13.189 (talk • contribs) 17:55, 24 May 2013 (UTC)

 Done. And yes, you did make a hatchet job of it - X201 (talk) 18:11, 24 May 2013 (UTC)

Edit request

Please change "8 GB" to "8 GiB" (of RAM; gibibytes). Thank you 93.129.9.216 (talk) 22:24, 26 May 2013 (UTC)

Why gibibytes instead of gigabytes? RocketLauncher2 (talk) 00:38, 27 May 2013 (UTC)

Depends if you prefer SI or IEC notation, either way the values are equivalent and I'm not aware of Misplaced Pages adopting any one standard?GMScribe (talk) 23:10, 27 May 2013 (UTC)

Gigabyte is more commonly used in published sources, as evidenced by the references cited in the article. Until a majority of reliable sources begin citing gibibyte, it isn't necessary to change it. --GoneIn60 (talk) 19:09, 31 May 2013 (UTC)

Hello,

1) Computer memory is measured in Gibibytes, not Gigabytes. This is because machine operates with binary values, not decimal.

2) For gods sake, please look at the article on wikipedia for reference, before asking questions.

3) Gibibytes and Gigabytes ARE NOT equialent. Gibibyte is 589,934,592 bytes LARGER than Gigabyte.

4) Only outdated systems still employ Gigabytes, for example windows. MAJORITY of modern systems measure memory in right units, that means KiB, MiB, GiB and so on.

5) The only reason why PS4 would use Gigabyte, would be if PS4 would have NO RAM, and instead work outright from hard disk drive(because only them still use GB notation, whilst correctly specified, its completely ILLEGAL to be used in that scope). This is because hard disk drive marketing deparment have a LONG PROVEN history of manipulating numbers (for example old 1,44 disks), and partially due to this misunderstanding Gibi- prefix was introduced.

6) The SI prefix is FOR SI VALUES ONLY - base of 10, decimal! Its usage within binary-operating machines is INVALID. Computer operates with binary values, since the ONLY valid prefix is IEC "power of 2".

7) Published sources are usually marketing morons, that have zero understanding behind. One needs scientifically correct sources, for example start with JEDEC.

8) Misplaced Pages is encyclopedia, and not man cave. Don´t poison it with cave logic from "public cave sources"

93.129.43.82 (talk) 21:35, 31 May 2013 (UTC)

After reading your post, my guess is that you're not going to get much response. - X201 (talk) 13:37, 1 June 2013 (UTC)

On the other-hand, I'd quite easily argue that the combination of 'giga' and 'byte' clearly denotes a relation to a multiple of 8 or a power of 2 (byte meaning 8 bits and byte being a computer-geared term). Just because some standards organisations have agreed on a new term doesn't mean that the world at large has and it's not the purpose of wikipedia to overwrite decades of acceptance and references to the term in textbooks for the sake of X organisations or because X marketing firms have misused the historically-adopted term, if it was common practise to take the values generated by standards organisations at face value for the sake of clarity, we'd all be using terms like gigioctets and would never even know the word 'byte'. The article you reference quite rightfully also makes it clear that adoption of the new term is anything but close to concrete. The PS4 is a consumer device and consumers primarily understand GB and are used to hearing it in marketing, for one thing it's more catchy, just like the word byte, which decided to stay.GMScribe (talk) 22:41, 2 June 2013 (UTC)

DRM in Reception | Sony boss confirms

Please, add the following to the reception section;

"Sony has implemented their patented method to control playback of used gameshttp://news.softpedia.com/news/Sony-Files-NFC-Patent-to-Eliminate-PlayStation-4-Used-Game-Market-318301.shtml on the PS4. Sony Worldwide Studios boss Shuhei Yoshida said, regarding the PS4's ability to play used games; “It's a publisher decision. We are not talking about it. Sorry.”

Citations for the last sentance: http://www.computerandvideogames.com/409184/ps4-to-regulate-used-games-like-xbox-one/ http://au.gamespot.com/news/yoshida-talks-all-things-playstation-4-6404291 http://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/pre-owned-games-block-on-ps4-is-a-publisher-decision/0111344 — Preceding unsigned comment added by 136.2.1.102 (talk) 14:27, 28 May 2013 (UTC)

That's a claim from one journalist in May combined with Yoshida's comments from February. Either on their own are OK, but linking them as if they're the same thing isn't - X201 (talk) 15:05, 28 May 2013 (UTC)

Perhaps start with the second sentence, and the 3 citations please. The first sentance, can be put elsewhere later (after details are arise.) — Preceding unsigned comment added by 136.2.1.102 (talk • contribs) 15:49, 28 May 2013 (UTC)

Yesterday, the firm officially confirmed that there will be no first-party DRM in this context and that there will be no requirement for third-party DRM or any online connection, and, that this will be a publisher choice. It's possible but highly unlikely that Sony will 'enable' game control for publishers through dedicated hardware and will likely leave them to their own devices:

http://kotaku.com/5985874/ps4-will-not-require-an-always+online-connectionGMScribe (talk) 22:54, 2 June 2013 (UTC)

Acknowledge the lack of images

Can somewhere there be an acknowledgement that no one knows what the console looks like? There's no direct mention of it. RocketLauncher2 (talk) 10:23, 29 May 2013 (UTC)

I've completely forgotten what it's called but there's a policy or guideline about this which says that articles shouldn't contain statements about unknown things, so saying that the look of the console hasn't been released wouldn't really be encyclopedic unless it was a somehow notable thing which sources had specifically reported on. Samwalton9 (talk) 10:38, 29 May 2013 (UTC)

There's a lot of information in the article that specific articles haven't been written about. I recall many articles when the PS4 was launched where there were mentions that the appearance of the console wasn't shown. I think it's worth at least a sentence of mention. RocketLauncher2 (talk) 16:51, 29 May 2013 (UTC)

User Interface

In the article it states "The design instead will resemble the latest PSN interface available at the time of the announcement.", however, on a personal level I'd disagree and I'm fairly sure I've seen contradictory sources claiming that it's a complete redesign, which, given all the planned functional changes, sounds more likely. Is anyone able to back this up? The current source is but a writer's interpretation. GMScribe (talk) 23:35, 2 June 2013 (UTC)

Display section in infobox

The Display section in the infobox can be filled out using the information here: http://en.wikipedia.org/PS4#Console . I am not familiar enough with video outputs to add it. If someone else could add the relevant info to the display section, that would be useful. David O. Johnson (talk) 18:34, 7 June 2013 (UTC)

Hardware / APU and Modules page

Hi guys,

I've begun placing together a page at http://en.wikipedia.org/PlayStation_4_hardware to go into further depth over the details of the APU and other hardware modules as details of differentiating factors with the GPU and other hardware modules have begun to emerge. A lot of work to go but I want opinion on if this page should instead be called "Playstation 4 APU and Other hardware Modules" or if it's appropriate to leave as-is and expand to include other hardware elements as with the PS3 hardware page. — Preceding unsigned comment added by GMScribe (talk • contribs) 15:48, 8 June 2013 (UTC)

Share button

needs correction. share button will STREAM video. not upload. that needs to be corrected by someone who knows the difference. 50.9.97.53 (talk) 06:42, 11 June 2013 (UTC)

Sources say it does a number of things: upload a screen capture or video, and access live broadcasting options. — TPX 09:15, 11 June 2013 (UTC)

Playstation camera

Someone should add some images of new camera to either this article or existing Eye article. Plenty of them already floating around... 173.68.110.16 (talk) 20:49, 11 June 2013 (UTC)

Any ideas for the image?

Since the encyclopedic image the was used here is apparantly forbidden can we at least TRY to find a replacement image that does NOT have a HUGE LINE through it! PantherLeapord (talk) 02:54, 13 June 2013 (UTC)

Just wait for some time, someone will eventually upload a decent free pic, like those in PS1, PS2, PS3 articles. And walk away, pal, don't waste your time getting angry with other users. It's just Misplaced Pages :/ Shrine Maiden 02:59, 13 June 2013 (UTC)

I am currently looking for an alternative to the current image. Hopefully one comes up soon... I personally think that no image is better than this and that leaving this image in is only degrading the article but obviously people in high places seem to disagree with me. PantherLeapord (talk) 04:08, 13 June 2013 (UTC)

Again, how is it degrading? Remember, we don't strive for professionalism, just clarity, and the system is clear from that. Yes, it's in a case, the line from the case blocks part of the shot but you can tell it is a PS4. --MASEM (t) 04:41, 13 June 2013 (UTC)

Only because of a faint logo on the console! I think that everyone would appreciate a much better image... like the one that qualifies for fair use that was already on the article. PantherLeapord (talk) 04:46, 13 June 2013 (UTC)

Free >>> quality, in terms of image policy. And why do we need to see the logo? The logo's on the page already. The picture gives the reader enough idea of what the console and units look like within the scope of this article. If we can eventually get better and free, great, but free outweighs quality. --MASEM (t) 04:50, 13 June 2013 (UTC)

Someone should just contact Sony and ask for an explicit permission or request a press kit with these images. The current abomination of the photo is disgusting - it is barely useful on mobile devices and has a huge glass intersection "line" which covers up the details of PS4, such as the inner edge of disk tray. It is no better than the drawing up the PS4 in MSPaint (hey, if people will see big "PS4" logo on such drawing - it should be enough, right? Right?). How about you guys do this useful activity (request Sony to use existing official images) instead of "...but, but, WP:OMGWTFBBQ!!!!" stuff? 173.68.110.16 (talk) 05:02, 13 June 2013 (UTC)

We are a free content encyclopedia, and once free content is available we use it. If someone wants to contact Sony ask for free media of the system, they can, but at this point,we can't use non-free, with the system out and free replacements available. --MASEM (t) 05:06, 13 June 2013 (UTC)

I shall list why this image meets all ten criteria for use here:

1) There IS no free equivalent that would have the same or higher encyclopedic value and it cannot be created until the console is in the hands of the general public rather than being seen by the lucky few at E3!

2) If anything having this image on the article will be BETTER for everyone as it provides a much better representation of the console than any free media for it currently out there.

3a) The image is only being used in the infobox

3b) The image is only being used on Playstation 4.

4) This image was published here.

5) This image EASILY meets the content standards and is very much encyclopedic!

6) The image meets Misplaced Pages:Image use policy.

7) The image will be used on Playstation 4 once this whole kerfuffle is over and Masem stops reverting the addition of it.

8) The presence of the image DOES significantly increase the readers understanding of the product by providing a clear and UNOBSTRUCTED visual reference.

9) The image will only be used in the article namespace.

10a) The source is readily identified.

10b) The provision for fair use is listed in the description.

10c) The fair use rationale is unique, simple and easy to understand.

Thanks for reading and I pray that you will see reason and put the right image be used in the article. (I am also NOT suggesting that you have a problem with people editing your article) PantherLeapord (talk) 06:32, 13 June 2013 (UTC)

I get the need for priority to be given to a free image, but considering the new one does a really poor job of illustrating the console itself, wouldn't it be preferable to put the non-free image back until a more suitable one could be found? SynergyBlades (talk) 09:32, 13 June 2013 (UTC)

I already TRIED arguing that point. However Masem seems rather determined to enure that the better free use image is not used PantherLeapord (talk) 09:44, 13 June 2013 (UTC)

A key point here is that there is nothing being said by sources about how the unit looks. It is a black box with an interesting angle to it. We don't use non-free imagery (particularly when free images are available or can be made, which is the case now) just to show what a black box looks like. If there was a critical analysis of the unit's design (say, it was shocking pick and shaped like a globe, which I'm sure would have gotten attention), I could see the arguments for using a high quality non-free over an obscured free because the appearance is necessary to understanding the article. But as it is, it is a black box - just like all the others - and thus using non-free when free imagery exists completely fails our NFC policy. --MASEM (t) 13:40, 13 June 2013 (UTC)

Release date

The various rumour sites are preducting different release dates ranging from the 26th of November to the 31st of December. Please wait for an official date before updateing the article.--Racklever (talk) 18:05, 16 June 2013 (UTC)

Which Price is Right?

Lame reference, real problem; I've noticed we've had an edit war over which prices to mention in the article, with one editor persistently removing price information for all other territories that use currencies called the "dollar", stating that "Canadian & Australian Dollar are NOT leading world currencies, and were not mentioned in the release of the PS4". After the changes, he then removes the disambiguation of "U.S. dollars" from each reference to the US price, citing MOS:CURRENCY, which does not contain any guidance for this situation beyond classifying the article as either country-specific or non-country-specific, and that "When there are different currencies using the same symbol in an article, use the full abbreviation (e.g. US$ for the US dollar and A$ for the Australian dollar, rather than just $), unless the currency which is meant is clear from the context."

In my opinion: since this is an article about a product being released in multiple regions, yes, its non-country-specific. Yes, we should mention launch prices in major, English-speaking markets, though personally I'd drop Canada and replace it with Japan at some point (Japan is more significant in relation to Sony and Nintendo, as that's their homeland).

Any other opinions? ViperSnake151  Talk  15:42, 21 June 2013 (UTC)

There should be four market prices, three which Sony explicitly made at E3 (US, UK, and EU), and the one from its home country, Japan. All other pricing detail is beyond the scope of an encyclopedia - we're just trying to show the baseline and enough to comment on price differences between this and other consoles. --MASEM (t) 15:50, 21 June 2013 (UTC)

But thenagain, I do notice a significant deviation with the Australian price; price gouging of consumer electronics there is a major and well-known problem in Australia, plus the PS3 was the most popular, sales-wise, down under. ViperSnake151  Talk  15:54, 21 June 2013 (UTC)

True, the AUS/NZ get higher prices and that might be another data point, but we need do need a Sony-stated MSRP for that region. But, yea, like we don't need the price in Canada as that will just adjust for the US/Canada exchange rate. --MASEM (t) 16:00, 21 June 2013 (UTC)

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