Report from the PlayStation Meeting

The PlayStation Meeting was long-awaited for several reasons. In its framework, we were to show (at last) an updated version of PlayStation 4 in a more "lean" format, an updated version of PlayStation 4 in a more "powerful" format, and talk about the plans of the Japanese company for the future of the PlayStation brand. It was not ruled out that the audience would be shown new interesting trailers of already announced games, as well as presented completely new games. Well, the conference was over, and here are the results.

Head of the PlayStation division of Sony Andrew House came on the scene and without extra foreplay introduced us PlayStation 4 Slim for $ 299. Yes, we have already seen this prefix before, because someone stole it from a warehouse in the UK long before the announcement and has already managed to sell to cunning journalists. In our time, from such "leaks" no one can defend, even such giants as Sony, Apple and Samsung.

The improved console was named NEO, as expected, but PlayStation 4 Pro. And to represent her on the scene was the leading architect of the system Mark Serni. A man with tremendous charisma.

The new console received a new CPU, overclocked RAM, increased hard drive capacity and improved multitasking. The prefix is ​​able to give out a 4K-picture in the resolution of 3840 to 2160 pixels. Viewers were shown footage from the games Spider-Man, For Honor, Deus Ex: Mankind Divided, new Tomb Raider, Watch Dogs 2 and Killer Floor 2.

The default prefix supports an HDR picture, which differs from the traditional image in high contrast. This means that the colors on the screen will be as realistic as possible under any lighting conditions. It's hard to explain this in words: PS4 Pro will really give out the most realistic color palette. Previously, similar technology in its updated console Xbox One S was introduced by Microsoft. Are you jealous? It's not worth it. Sony promised to implement HDR support even for owners of old PS4 models, and for this they will not have to buy any additional "pieces". We will all get HDR next week with the release of the updated firmware.

The new console will be able to squeeze even more beauties from FullHD images of old games, as well as from new projects. New games will support more post-processing effects, as well as more graphics technologies that are not available on the regular PS4. However, you can play the same game on both consoles without any problems. In support of the above, Mark Surney shows the audience a demonstration of the game Horizon: Zero Dawn in HDR and 4K-resolution. It looks amazing.

The new console will ideally be combined with the virtual reality headset PlayStation VR. Games for virtual reality will go with a higher frame rate and with more visual effects.

A representative of the company Activision showed footage from the new game series Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare.

The turn came Electronic Arts. It was really interesting, because we were shown new footage of Mass Effect: Andromeda, a game that many players (including myself) are waiting for. Let it be just a pre-alpha version of the game, but still, it's better than nothing. I immediately noticed for myself a much improved facial animation. In the rest everything is still rather vague, but for that version of the game and pre-alpha.

Owners of PS4 Pro will be able to watch video in 4K-resolution from popular streaming services. The list includes popular American companies, including YouTube, which is well known to all of us.

Sony does not try to sit on two chairs at the same time. The Japanese company just wants to give the choice to the players. Those who do not have 4K-TVs and who do not pursue the highest picture quality will be able to enjoy games on regular PlayStation 4 consoles. Those who want to get the maximum quality from their hardware will be able to purchase PlayStation 4 Pro. Price list for the new consoles is as follows. For PS4 Slim (and it will go on sale as early as September 15), you will have to pay 299 dollars or 299 euros. For PS4 Pro it is necessary to lay out already 399 dollars and 399 euros accordingly. In the sale of more Pro-console will go on November 10 this year.

And here is a short video presentation of the new console.

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