2. PlayStation 4 By: Nickolas Kiriazis

3. What is it? The PlayStation 4 (PS4) is a video game console from Sony Computer Entertainment. It competes with Nintendo’s Wii U and Microsoft’s Xbox One, as one of the eighth generation video game consoles.

4. PlayStation's History The PlayStation first started out on December 3 rd, 1994 in Japan with the release of the first PlayStation console. The successor to the PlayStation is the PlayStation 2 (PS2) which came out in December 2000. The PS2 is the best-selling home console to date. Sony’s next console, the PlayStation 3 (PS3) was released in 2006. Sony’s latest console the PlayStation 4 (PS4) was released in 2013 selling over 1 million consoles in its first 24 hours on sale, becoming the fastest selling console in history.

5. PlayStation 4’s Tech Specs Main Processor Single-chip custom processor Single-chip custom processor CPU: low power x86-64 AMD “Jaguar”, 8 cores CPU: low power x86-64 AMD “Jaguar”, 8 cores GPU: 1.84 TFLOPS, AMD RadeonGraphics Core Next engine GPU: 1.84 TFLOPS, AMD Radeon™ Graphics Core Next engineMemory GDDR5 8GB GDDR5 8GB Hard Disk Drive Built-in Built-inCommunication Ethernet Ethernet IEEE 802.11 b/g/n IEEE 802.11 b/g/n Bluetooth 2.1 (EDR) Bluetooth 2.1 (EDR) AV Output HDMI HDMI Digital Optical (optical) Digital Optical (optical)

6. Manufacturer The PlayStation’s manufacturer is Sony. Sony is a Japanese multinational conglomerate corporation headquartered in K The PlayStation’s manufacturer is Sony. Sony is a Japanese multinational conglomerate corporation headquartered in K ō nan Minato, Tokyo, Japan. Its business is focused on electronics, gaming, and entertainment.

7. PlayStation 4’s Availability The PlayStation 4 has been available to buy sine November 15 th, 2013. It is currently $449.99 but is expected to rise to $499.99 in the near future. The PS4 is available for purchase at EB Games, Best Buy, Wal- Mart, Future Shop, Amazon, and many more retailers near you. EB GamesBest BuyWal- MartFuture ShopAmazon EB GamesBest BuyWal- MartFuture ShopAmazon

8. DUALSHOCK 4 Controller The DUALSHOCK 4 wireless controller features familiar controls while incorporating new ways to interact with games and other players. Improved dual analog sticks and trigger buttons offer an even greater sense of control, while the capacitive touch pad opens up endless potential for new gameplay possibilities.

9. Personal Rating I give the PlayStation 4 a 10/10 because it is the best gaming console I have ever used. The graphics are amazing and the processing speed is outstanding. I have been a huge fan of Sony’s previous consoles (PlayStation 2 & PlayStation 3) but this is my most favourite.

10. PS4 vs. Xbox One

11. Customer Reviews Excellent system | May 06,2014 by CPhan | Vancouver, BC Overall Rating:5.0 Was using my PS3 for Final Fantasy XIV online and like many others wanted to upgrade to PS4 for the game. Got the system and it was a huge improvement from PS3 to PS4. Much better connection issues and game runs much smoother and now in fully 1080p that PS3 couldn't do. Fantastic | May 03,2014 by Adam | Delta, BC Overall Rating:5.0 Came from the 360 camp and the ps4 has not disappointed. Its got a great user interface, the only good controller on a PlayStation product, and a game catalog that has grown at a consistent rate

12. Target Audience The target audience of the PS4 are people who like video games and/or who would like a home entertainment system. The PS4 allows you to surf the internet, stream movies, chat with your friends, and play video games.

13. Detailed Explanation The PS4 opens the door to a new gaming world for the player to enjoy. It offers a deeply connected community with new things to discover every day. The PS4 system focuses on the gamer ensuring that they are having the best time possible. The DUALSHOCK 4 controller features new innovations to deliver better gamer experiences. The PS4 will provide a vast variety of applications for the gamer to enjoy.

14. Games and Accessories Games: Call of Duty Ghosts FIFA 14 NBA 2K12 Killzone Shadowfall Need For Speed Battlefield 4 And Many More Accessories: Dualshock 4 Controller Playstation Camera Gold Wireless Stereo Headset Elgato Game Capture HD And many more

15. Works Cited www.playstation.ca www.bestbuy.ca http://en.wikipedia.org/wi ki/PlayStation_4 http://en.wikipedia.org/wi ki/PlayStation_4 www.futureshop.ca