As a gamer, it's our dream to own the latest and the best game consoles, but unfortunately, not all gamers can afford all new released next-gen consoles. Well this article aims to show you the short review and the pros and cons of next-gen consoles you can get in the market today, so you can determine the right console to buy, keep reading...
A. Wii U
Wii U is Nintendo's first console that supports high-definition graphics thanks to its sophicsticated hardware. When the first time released on 2012, Wii U didn't take a lot of attention except its unique gamepad. Well, the best point of Wii U is how nintendo managed to combine the physical controls of PS3 consoles, the motion controls of Wii, and touch screen of 3DS into a tablet-like controller.
Well, the best thing about Wii U is its strong titles of casual games like Mario Bross or Legend of Zelda that will get nintendo "die-hard" fans exited.
Some Wii U Software and services
*Miiverse: It's an integrated social networking service which allows gamers to share game screenshots notes and accomplishments to other users through Mii characters.
*Wii U Chat: Powered by the Nintendo Network, it allows gamers to video chat with your registered friends by using Wii U GamePad's front-facing camera .
*Nintendo eShop: This eShop provides gamers various videos and applications, Virtual Console titles, and downloadable Wii U titles. You can also buy the downloadable content through this eShop.
*Internet Browser: It allows you to surf the internet on the gamepad or television screen.
Best games so far:
* The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD
* Super Mario 3D World Wii U
* Batman: Arkham City - Armored Edition
* Rayman Legends
* New Super Mario Bros. U
Pros:
+ Backward compatible with Wii games.
+ A great gift for your children since this console offers a ton of casual games.
Cons:
- Less support from third party developer.
B. Xbox One
Specifications
* 8-core Jaguar CPU clocked at 1.75GHz.
* 8 GB of DDR3 RAM (3 GB of RAM reserved for OS and apps).
* AMD custom graphics.
Xbox One is the successor of Xbox 360 which competes directly with Playstation 4 and Wii U. It's not just designed by Microsoft as a games machine, but also as digital home center by offering you services like Skype chats, movie streaming options, and more.
And if we see the list of Xbox One games like Dead Rising 3 or Ryse: Son of Rome, we can summarized if this console is intended for hardcore gamers.
Smartglass
Smartglass was first introduced for Xbox 360 and it's back for Xbox One. The main funtion of Xbox Smartglass is to allow users to use windows 8 , IOS or android devices as the second screen for the main machine.
Kinect
Microsoft has improved this new kinect with better accuracy. The Xbox One kinect itself features a 1080p camera and it's able to process 2 gigabits of data per second to read the environment accurately.
Voice control
It allows gamers to to control Xbox functions by using voice command, plus, you can also do the conversations with Skype.
Best games so far:
* Dead Rising 3
* Forza Motorsport 5
* Ryse: Son of Rome
* Killer Instinct
* Battlefield 4
Pros:
+ Impressive new kinect.
+ Colorful Windows 8′s Metro interface.
+ Skype integration.
Cons:
- No backward compatibility.
C. PlayStation 4
PS4 is the strongest console at this time thanks to its powerful hardware. PS4 is powered with x86-64 AMD 'Jaguar' 8 cores, AMD next-generation Radeon based graphics engine, and 8GB GDDR5 memory.
If you are still not sure about the PS4, then you come to the right place!, We are going to discuss some important things you need to know about the PS4, so you can determine if PS4 is the right console for you or not.
Controller
At the first glance, the DualShock 4 (the name of this new controller) looks similar like Playstation 3 controller. But Sony has made a lot of improvement and adds new features to it.
*Share button: With the rise of multiplayer features and implementation of social media in games, Sony did not waste this opportunity and promote the social features of the PS4 by implementing the share button to the controller.
*Touchpad: This is the most interesting thing of the DualShock 4. With this feature, you can feel sencation like playing games on the tablet. Now the question is, could the games developers maximize this potention??.
Remote Play
This is the most phenomenal feature of PS4. Just like Wii U tablet controller, you can also play PS4 games everywhere by using PS Vita, as long as those machines connected with Wi-Fi.
Best games so far:
* Infamous – Second Son
* Killzone Shadow Fall
* Knack
* Resogun
* Need For Speed Rival
* Fifa 2014
Thanks for reading the article...
News update:
* Sony announced new features for Playstation 4
Sony announced that they will release a firmware update for their flagship console, the PlayStation 4. Unlike the usual update, this time the Japanese manufacturer has prepared a variety of new features that immediately can be enjoyed by gamers, including an improved user interface.
According to the company, one of the main features brought by the update is 2.0 USB Music Player. As the name implies, players can play their favorite music in MP3, MP4, M4A, and 3GP. USB Music Player will immediately appear when players connect USB devices such as flash. Interestingly, the music can be heard while running the game.
In addition, Sony's promise to provide the Themes in the PS4 that will be applied in this update. In addition themes, gamers can also change the background on the home screen to the color of gold, blue, red, green, purple, pink, and gray. There are also features "Players You May Know" where the PS4 would suggest some other players you might know.
The new features which is also implemented in the Live Broadcasting where it's easier for gamers who want to broadcast the game. And the PS4 Content Area is redesigned to display games and applications owned. You who often use the voice command function in the PS4 also will feel significant improvement.
Two other interesting feature is the Add To Library and Back Up Data. Add To Library allows you to claim a variety of free games in PlayStation Plus without having to download it. While Backing Up Data can be used for setting, save the data, screenshots, video clips, data downloads, and much more.
One thing you should never forget, Sony at Gamescom 2014 event that took place last August said that the 2.0 update will also bring Share Play features. As we all know, its function is to allow other gamers to play the game remotely with the help of the internet.
