Mark Cerny, lead system architect for the Sony Playstation 4 speaks during an event to announce the new video game console Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Sony PlayStation 4 with social, remote features
Mark Cerny, lead system architect for the Sony Playstation 4 speaks during an event to announce the new video game console Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
By PETER SVENSSON
AP Technology Writer /
February 20, 2013
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Adopting Facebook’s philosophy, Sony will transition to an online game network based on real names, even as people will also be able to keep their aliases.
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6:25 p.m.
Cerny appears in a plaid shirt and jeans as he touts the ease in which computer programmers will be able to write games for the new system. He says that with so many devices around, the value of having a powerful computer on a single chip has diminished. Instead, Sony is building the new PlayStation on top of a traditional PC architecture, and in doing so, game creators will have an easier time developing games.
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6:10 p.m.
Just before announcing the PlayStation 4, House refers to ‘‘a moment of truth and a bold step forward for PlayStation and the company.’’ He says Sony is looking to offer powerful opportunities to connect and play, including on mobile through a companion PlayStation Vita released last year.
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6 p.m.
The PlayStation event begins with a light and video show at the storied Hammerstein Ballroom in midtown Manhattan. In attendance are analysts and journalists representing news organizations around the world.
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