Analysts are making their predictions about the next-gen and the latest one include both price and release point
As we entered 2013 almost 2 weeks ago, the rumor windmill on next-gen consoles it's increasing is speed. After the CES 2013, Baird Equity Research has revealed interesting speculations on the release of Sony's and Microsoft's next-gen consoles (PS4 and Xbox 720). They suggest that both of them will be on the $400 price range and to be released in October-November this year. Furthermore they add that the use of "common" PC parts will be dominant this time and that the console could be unveiled to public before the E3 2013.
This is what Baird's Colin Sebastian commented on the research in a note to investors:
“Given the fragile state of the console game market, we expect the E3 trade show in June will take on added significance, most likely providing the industry with the first public opportunity to examine next-generation hardware,” he wrote.
“Our checks suggest that next-generation console hardware will be largely built from ‘off the shelf’ high-end PC components, along with hybrid physical/digital distribution models, enhanced voice controls and motion sensing (Kinect integration with every Xbox), and broad multi-media capabilities.”
“Moreover, a PC-based architecture (Intel chips in the case of Xbox) should have a number of advantages over custom-developed silicon: for one, the learning curve for software developers will be shorter than completely new technology. Second, the cost of production and retail price points should be lower than prior console launches,” he continued.
“Third, it will be easier to build online services around PC chip architecture, including flexible business models (free-to-play, subscriptions) and multi-media (over the top) content offerings. For Microsoft, this design will also allow for more integration with Windows 8 and Windows Mobile devices.”
Reimagined with ultrasonic capabilities and IR emitters.
A recently discovered Sony patent describes a new redesign for the PlayStation Move, now with ultrasonic location analysis and Wiimote-like IR tracking.
A recently discovered patent application from Sony details a new PlayStation Move design, featuring ultrasonic capabilities and Wiimote-like IR emitters.
The patent application describes a "method for determining location of a controller," which proposes tracking controller depth by measuring the travel time of sound emitted from the device to the TV. Two-dimensional tracking would be managed via the existing Move's visual spectrum camera, or by using a display-mounted IR emitter in conjunction with a remote mounted sensor (just like the Wiimote)...
Although not technically part of the patent, the application's attached visual aids are pretty creative too -- showcasing a completely redesigned Move wand with swappable button faceplates. One embodiment shows two Move controllers attached end-to-end, mimicking a sword, while another shows a pair side by side, linked by a full gamepad sized faceplate. One bold image shows a player with two devices strapped to his ankles, performing a backwards flip to kick a digital soccer ball -- Sony is apparently very confident about the patent's potential tracking accuracy. We'll reserve judgment until we see the technology in practice, but feel free to read the claims for yourself at the source link below, or simply mosey on past the break to see the aforementioned athlete trying to break his neck.
You can check out the full patent application HERE.
r04drunner has released a new RC version of his Red Ribbon GNU/Linux for the PS3, with many fixes and additions for you to enjoy.
If you didn't know, Red Ribbon for the PS3 by 'r04drunner', is a PPC64 GNU/Linux distribution with support for Cell/BE, based on Debian Wheezy.
The new RC7 is available for you to enjoy, with tons of changes and fixes since the previous update.
Check out the official info:
Hi!
Red Ribbon release candidate 7 is now available. It is based on Debian Wheezy and it includes the following changes:
* Kernel 3.7.1 with the Graf_chokolo's, Marcan's and Gitbrew's patches.
* New version of the installer with some features added and some bugs fixed.
* New version of the Red Ribbon theme.
* Iceweasel (Firefox) updated to the 17 release.
* Asbestos and OtherOS now will use the same kernel.
* Kboot now will set the latest kernel as the default boot option.
* Added a new tool to configure the timeout on Petitboot.
* Added support for Playstation Eyetoy.
* Added GUVCview as the tool for capturing video from the webcam.
* Gnome-Player is now the media player.
* Added a new tool to configure the PS3's video mode.
* Added support for NTFS.
* PulseAudio is now the sound server.
* Added a new volume control tool.
All the new features are available for the RC6 by installing the latest online update. You need to connect the PS3 to the internet, open a lxterminal and download the file:
Site VGLeaks has posted the supposed roadmap for Sony's upcoming console, hinting a possible 2013 release.
Website VGLeaks, has posted a roadmap for Sony's upcoming PlayStation 4 'ORBIS' console, citing the product lifecycle since 2011.
It also suggests a potential 2013 release for the console...
Hi everybody and Happy New Year !!!
We expect many great things for the new year.
To inaugurate the new year we have some new info about the next generation console manufactured by Sony: Orbis.
In this case we have the earlier roadmap.
2011 June/July – PC with Win7 64-bit and a “jailbroken” ATI r9 graphics card
2011 Sept/Oct – PC with Win7 64-bit and a “jailbroken” ATI r10 graphics card
2012 Q1 – disclosure to more developers
2012 E3 – potential unveiling window start
2012 Jul – devkits for engineers writing OS
2012 Q3 – first true hardware prototype devkits
2013 E3 – potential unveiling window end
2013 Q4 – launch
Soon we will put new interesting info about Orbis and Durango.
The site has posted some other interesting info in the past, including some about the XBOX 720's 'Durango' Alpha kit and the Wii U's Final specs, which actually match with other recent rumors and leaks floating on the net.
However, and as always, take these with a grain of salt!
A new version of UMS is now available, featuring many MEncoder improvements and a fix to prevent subtitle overlaps.
Universal Media Server (UMS) by 'SubJunk' is a multi-platform UPnP Media Server based on PS3 Media Server. Available on Windows, Linux and Mac OS X, both the PlayStation 3 and the XBOX 360 are supported by it.
The new v2.2.4 release prevents subtitle overlaps and features many MEncoder improvements!
Take a look at the full changelog:
- General:
• Prevents internal and external subtitles from showing at the same time
- External Components:
• Updated MPlayer/MEncoder to SB48, which:
• Runs faster
• Crashes less
• Detects framerates more accurately
• Fixed subtitle bug on certain CPUs
• Improved audio/video sync
• Fixed memory leaks
• Improves AVI support
• Fixed audio stuttering/repeating bug
• Fixed alpha for ASS subtitles
• Improves permissions handling on Windows
• Removes incorrectly categorised fonts
• Makes ASS/SSA subtitle rendering up to 3.5x faster
• Improves AC-3 audio buffering
• Fixes a bug which detected transport streams as finished when they weren't
• Improved MPEG-PS encoding
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