Kotaku has received leaked PlayStation 4 (codenamed Orbis) documentation detailing technical specs of Sony’s next-gen console, as well as a new controller design and handling of user accounts.<\/p>\n
The information apparently comes from an individual identified as SuperDae, who also tried to sell a pair of next-gen Xbox dev kits on eBay.<\/p>\n
Kotaku indicates that their best sources are giving mixed opinion on whether the Orbis will launch in 2013 or 2014.<\/p>\n
As Kotaku notes, these are specs indicated for Orbis development consoles, and will not necessarily be the same as the retail version.<\/p>\n
Orbis development kits – model # DVKT-KS000K – as of January 2013.<\/p>\n
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- System Memory: 8GB<\/li>\n
- Video Memory: 2.2GB<\/li>\n
- CPU: 4x Dual-Core AMD64 “Bulldozer” (so, 8x cores)<\/li>\n
- GPU: AMD R10xx<\/li>\n
- Ports: 4x USB 3.0, 2x Ethernet<\/li>\n
- Drive: Blu-Ray<\/li>\n
- HDD: 160GB<\/li>\n
- Audio Output: HDMI & Optical, 2.0, 5.1 & 7.1 channels<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n
Comparing this to previously revealed Orbis specs from reliable sources<\/a> at Eurogamer, it appears that the PS4 has a bit more RAM grunt than previously thought – again, this could be due to a development console needing overhead.\u00a0According to Eurogamer’s Digital Foundry, the PlayStation Orbis features 4GB of GDDR5 \u2013 an extremely fast type of RAM that usually ships with PC graphics cards.<\/p>\n
PlayStation 4 (Orbis) new controller design<\/h3>\n
A new controller is in development, known as the Orbis Development Tool. It will feature the same features PS3 gamers have become accustomed to, including vibration support and and improved tilt-sensing.<\/p>\n
The standard buttons will be present, along with a new “Share” button, the purpose of which remains a mystery at this point.<\/p>\n
Kotaku’s information disputes an earlier rumour of a touch-screen on the Orbis controller<\/a>, instead suggesting that it features a two-point multi-touch pad – perhaps something similar to that found on the rear of the PS Vita. Kotaku had no information to confirm the presence of biometric sensors in the controller.<\/p>\n
PlaySation 4 (Orbis) new user account system<\/h3>\n
Reportedly, Sony will be introducing a “multi-user simultaneous login” system on the Orbis, allowing for more than one person to be logged into the system at a time.<\/p>\n
This is done by linking the controller to a user account when it is connected. The account won’t be locked to the controller. This obviously opens up the possibility of sharing trophies among multiple players in a game, among other features.<\/p>\n
What do you think of this latest batch of PS4 Orbis information? Let us know in the comments below and on the MyGaming forum.<\/p>\n
Source: Kotaku<\/a><\/h5>\n
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