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EA Can't Conceive What a PS4 Could Even Do

Posted on Tuesday, August 30 @ 13:31:11 Eastern by Anthony Severino

EA doesn't think gamers are ready for a PlayStation 4 yet, because, what would it even do? EA Labels boss Frank Gibeau says:

It's hard for me to conceive what you would do on a PlayStation 4. The displays are already 1080p, you're already connected to the internet... You could make it faster, you could have more polys and you could up the graphics a little bit... but at what cost?

Faster, more polygons, upping the graphics... that all sounds pretty good to me, and as someone who wants to push the envelope with games even further, he should think it sounds good too. Instead, he's all like, "Yuck, better graphics... but we already have the internet on our systems."

The PlayStation 4 would probably play games. You know, better ones than what are found on the PlayStation 3. The same way the PS3 plays better games than the PS2, and the PS2 plays better games than the PSOne. See, Mr. Gibeau, there's a little something called console lifecycles. When one reaches the end of theirs, it's a sad day indeed, but it also means a new beginning. Sure the PS3 isn't quite there, but to be so against new consoles is just plain stupid.

He added:

I'd like to see the cycle last a little longer. I don't see consumers right now banging on the walls for a new platform. They seem to be very happy with their PS3s and 360s. They love the online connectivity, they have great communities and great libraries.

I'm happy with my PS3 and 360, too. But I'm going to start banging on walls - who's with me?

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Tags: EA, PS4, Sony

Comments

usaglory
Joined: Mar 2009

Posted: Aug 30th, 2011 at 1:37 pm
F*ck EA but I have to agree with the dude. This generation can easily last a couple more years.

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Nick_Tan
Joined: Jul 2006

Posted: Aug 30th, 2011 at 1:54 pm
I conceive the PS4 as just another step toward the PS9.

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fizz4m
Joined: Jun 2011

Posted: Sep 1st, 2011 at 6:25 pm
I hope the PS4 will grind my coffee for me. I expect the PS9 to be a cup, and its games to be drinks.

Can't wait for the future!

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Rinnon
Joined: Nov 2005

Posted: Aug 30th, 2011 at 2:02 pm
"The PlayStation 4 would probably play games. You know, better ones than what are found on the PlayStation 3. The same way the PS3 plays better games than the PS2, and the PS2 plays better games than the PSOne."

Oh Anthony, tsk tsk. The Playstation 3 doesn't play BETTER games than the Playstation 2! I It just plays different games that have BETTER graphics! Is Final Fantasy 13 better than Final Fantasy VII, VIII or IX? You'd be hard pressed to win that argument. Most of my favourite games are from older consoles too. Okami, Persona 4, Suikoden II, Chrono Trigger, Ocarina of Time. So new consoles just mean better graphics, not better games. And graphics don't make games fun.

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Anthony_Severino
Joined: Oct 2010

Posted: Aug 30th, 2011 at 3:09 pm
Well played, Rinnon. My favorite console of all time was SNES. But I'm not much of a retro gamer. I like to leave things in the past. I shouldn't have used the word "better", instead I should have said "more capable".

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UpAndAtThem
Joined: Mar 2009

Posted: Aug 30th, 2011 at 2:52 pm
I think there's some truth in EA's statement, although it was said in a dumb way.

PS2 and XBOX took graphics about as far as SD TV could go. PS3 and XBOX360 were required because TVs went HD. So what now?

I'm sure most people on this site could state things that could be done with more RAM and processing power, but is it going to be enough of a noticeable improvement to sell it to the masses?
If you're that concerned about getting every last ounce of performance, you probably do much of your gaming on a PC which you upgrade frequently.

I'm not saying the current consoles will last forever, but I'm saying that it's going to require a larger step forward before people think it's worth it. As a result, I expect console generations to last longer than in the past... but time will tell.

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StickyGreenGamer
Joined: Jul 2011

Posted: Aug 30th, 2011 at 2:55 pm
I see two paragraphs from Mr. Gibeau, but I'm only hearing two sentences.
1) Why move forward when we can still make money with what we have.
2) We are still busy milking money from the current gen consoles.

Besides, if they wait longer, they'll be able to issue plenty of full priced ports for the next consoles.

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drathbone
Joined: May 2011

Posted: Aug 30th, 2011 at 3:00 pm
I bet the PS4/xbox720 will allow vast hardware customization. Such as adding more RAM, putting in your own video cards, adding cooling systems or even switching out the motherboard to one tailored to your needs.

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shandog137
Joined: Mar 2007

Posted: Aug 30th, 2011 at 3:32 pm
Nope. Too much like a PC think the Apple Model when it comes to consoles. Proprietary...don't want yall messing with it, see Sony fiasco - Geohot. I can see hardrives and cooling systems which are already out there but ram and video card upgrades starts to go into the world of no PS5 which means less money...so probably no

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OdiousLupous
Joined: Jul 2011

Posted: Aug 30th, 2011 at 7:38 pm
Upgrade your pcs... but buy your entirely new consoles and rebuy remastered versions of the games you already paid for.

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drathbone
Joined: May 2011

Posted: Aug 30th, 2011 at 8:35 pm
I was joking....

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Imnickson
Joined: Jul 2006

Posted: Aug 30th, 2011 at 5:53 pm
I love how everyone confuses graphics with aesthetics.

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Heath_Hindman
Joined: May 2011

Posted: Aug 30th, 2011 at 11:40 pm
Here here!

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Sammo
Joined: Oct 2005

Posted: Aug 30th, 2011 at 8:19 pm
*Bang Bang Bang Bang Bang*
I want my PS4 brain implant.

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EstvenSregorii
Joined: Jun 2011

Posted: Aug 31st, 2011 at 1:58 am
Here's an idea for the PS4. Maybe it can have a network that isn't just a bridal-veil hackers can part when they want to get at personal information.

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usaglory
Joined: Mar 2009

Posted: Aug 31st, 2011 at 6:00 am
Nominated.

Not spam damn it!

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usaglory
Joined: Mar 2009

Posted: Aug 31st, 2011 at 6:02 am
Meant to reply to Estven Sregorii's comment.
Stupid comment box.

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VanillaBeans320
Joined: May 2008

Posted: Aug 31st, 2011 at 9:50 am
Gotta say I'm with EA on this one.

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DJMcG
Joined: Aug 2011

Posted: Aug 31st, 2011 at 1:19 pm
I'd rather have a huge advancement in the PS4 later than a modest one now. There isn't a whole lot Sony could do to the PS4 if they released it now. They could up the RAM, add a better GPU, and add a 4x blu ray drive for the 100GB discs Sony's working on; but none of those advancements are akin to the jaw dropping jump we've seen in past generations. Plus, why would Sony (or Microsoft) want to abandon their consoles in their prime. The PS3 (and Xbox 360) is selling more than ever. From a financial prospective, that's not the time to move on, that's the time to 'ride the wave' for at least a little while.

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Blazin13
Joined: Dec 2010

Posted: Aug 31st, 2011 at 3:28 pm
I'm not quite ready for a new console generation when I'm finally so deeply invested in the current one (Wii excluded), but I'm more than game for more Kevin Butler commercials and a new tagline for the possibly-to-be new system. Something like, "Sure the PS3 only did everything, but the PS4 can do all that and make you a damn sandwich with the crusts cut off." Now that would sell a system.

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