PS4 News: HDD/SSD Update Kits for 1.5 TB, 25% Boost; Info on The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth, War Thunder, Tomb Raider PS4 Graphics
With upcoming games slated for release on the PS4, some gamers may want to find ways to get bigger storage space for the PS4 consoles.
This is one solution that Other World Computing, a hardware retailer, is giving as an option in the form of upgrade kits. With these new kits, gamers can easily up the storage space of their PS4 up to 1.5 TB HDD or even bring up the speed of the PS4 somewhere in between 240 or 480 GB SDD.
DualShockers has spotted the new upgrade kits, stating that the new changes may actually boost booting times and storage space or both, depending on which kit buyers will purchase for the PS4. Buyers can get the 1TB HDD/SDD hybrid drive for $99.99, while the 1.5 TB HDD sells for $149.99. The 240 GB SSD sells for $219, while the 480 GB SDD can be purchased for $399.
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Those who are getting any of the two hard drive bundles will get the following items in the bundle:
- OWC USB 3.0 Express 2.5″ SATA Drive Enclosure, Black
- OWC USB 2.0 Flash Drive for PlayStation 4 download
- #1 Phillips screwdriver
- Up to 3-Year Replacement Warranty
- High Quality Double Shielded USB 3.0 (mini-B type) connecting cable
- Carrying sleeve
- OWC USB 3.0 Express Enclosure Installation Guide
- Instruction Guide for Drive Upgrade for PS4
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'War Thunder': Still Possible for Cross-play with PC?
"SCE is as interested in cross-platform capabilities as our company," said Alexander Trifonov of Gaijin Entertainment in an exclusive interview with Worlds Factory. This is in relation to the planned cross-platform play between the PS4 and PC, though more details may appear once they are able to release the game on the PS4.
Cross-platform play may not be as one-sided as other games because Gaijin Entertainment has already developed the intuitive control schemed tailored for the DualShock 4, which is described to have "mouse-aim" as what players can get with the PC. This new tech is easy enough that even those who haven't tried flight games on the PS4 can still manoeuver their way pretty well.
However, Worlds Factory adds that there may not be a closed beta of Ground Forces for the PS4, as the developers have stated that Ground Forces will be released on the PS4 once the open beta starts for the PC version, which means that the more polished version of Ground Forces will immediately debut on the console.
'The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth' Q&As
Creator of "The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth" Edmund McMillen has posted a recent Q&A portion on his blog regarding the remake title. The Q&A seems to be an attempt to address fan reactions to the remake as well as what people can look forward to once it is released.
The reason why a remake is done at this time is to get around the flash limitations that had prevented them from expanding the content of the previous game. But more than that, the art style for "Rebirth" has also taken on an evolution, this time going with a more planned art that hails back to the retro style of gaming.
"Not only is Rebirth a fully remodeled and revamped and greatly improved version of Isaac + wrath of the Lamb, but it will also feature so much content that the game will almost be doubled in terms of new enemies, items, characters, endings, secrets, rooms, chapters, challenges and a s***t load of very new and unexpected additions," said McMillen in his blog.
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'Tomb Raider': PS4 vs. PS3 Battle
While the jump from next-gen to current-gen has been successful on one level, there are still some gamers who may feel unconvinced with moving some of their games. The claim of better graphics may not have as much of an appeal for those who may not yet experienced exactly what makes the PS4 or the Xbox One different from what gamers have already been playing with.
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However, Square Enix's "Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition" may change gamers' minds, particularly with this new video that compares the graphics of the PS3 and the PS4. Created by IGN, the comparison lets players see just how much prettier Lara Croft is and just how great her hair can be even in combat.