Ps4 Specs Not Finalized: Goodbye to 8GB DDR5 RAM?

By mystic boy - 02-22-2013, 06:13 PM - Boxden > BX GameSpot

The world is still abuzz after Sony’s huge unveiling of the Playstation 4 yesterday in New York. Although the system itself was a no show, many details emerged, including a slew of launch titles such as k#llzone 4 and Driveclub as well as a redesigned controller; the Dualshock 4.

Speaking with Engadget, Sony Americas head Jack Tretton made some interesting remarks when asked about the PS4:

“(PS4) is still in development in terms of final specs and design.”

Although this is an appropriate answer given the lack of any concrete details about what the system actually looks like, it begs the question if the system specs will truly change from now until launch. Sony shook the world yesterday when it announced that the PS4 would come with 8 gigs of ram. Not just any kind of ram, GDDR5 ram. This is the kind of ram you would expect to see on high-end gaming PC’s coming out this year. On a gaming console its impact is absolutely huge given the closed system. This begs the question how Sony is going to price the PS4, having ram of this calibre is probably going to be at-least a quarter if not a third of the price of the PS4. We’re talking $150 a system to put that kind of ram in there. Will Sony end of up changing the ram in the end? Only time will tell but given what Jack Tretton has stated regarding changing specs it is possible that it might. Here’s hoping that Sony keeps the ram because 8 gig of DDR5 ram is a game changer.

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02-22-2013, 06:19 PM

OMG...another senseless post. OP !!. if anything the specs will increase, 8gb DDR5 is staying put.[pic]

02-22-2013, 06:25 PM

Yeah they are not gonna make it less it OP...if anything it will increase which is an automatic WIN

But this system won't be finalized until late September which is great cuz that controllers looks too bulky and they need to move that stupid share button

02-22-2013, 06:27 PM

Originally Posted by link04

OMG...another senseless post. OP !!. if anything the specs will increase, 8gb DDR5 is staying put.[pic]

[pic] nicca are you half way retarded? Dumb nicca I didn't make the article. !!. Please [pic]

02-22-2013, 06:28 PM

Originally Posted by mystic boy

[pic] nicca are you half way retarded? Dumb nicca I didn't make the article. !!. Please [pic]

But you're the one that posted it on here [pic]

02-22-2013, 06:33 PM

Originally Posted by urbangatsby

But you're the one that posted it on here [pic]

Yeah, I posted it, but damn that nicca act like I made the thing. Hell, I don't think Sony will change anything myself.

That nicca was half-cocked and tryna shoot the messenger [pic]

02-22-2013, 06:48 PM

You post garbage, I treat you like garbage.

02-22-2013, 06:49 PM

OP, why'd you post this?

Originally Posted by link04

OMG...another senseless post. OP !!. if anything the specs will increase, 8gb DDR5 is staying put.[pic]

[pic]

02-22-2013, 06:50 PM

I would not be surprised if Sony made half of it DDR5 and DDR3...not unified of course.

DDR5 is just expensive no matter what. That is insane no matter how its implemented.

02-22-2013, 06:50 PM

Originally Posted by Jesszman

OP, why'd you post this?

[pic]

read your post and apply yourself

02-22-2013, 06:51 PM

Originally Posted by Jesszman

OP, why'd you post this?

[pic]

Would you have posted it if you seen it?

02-22-2013, 06:52 PM

Originally Posted by mystic boy

[pic] nicca are you half way retarded? Dumb nicca I didn't make the article. !!. Please [pic]

But you're the one that found it and pressed new topic [pic]

02-22-2013, 06:54 PM

Lol I'm sure people have posted !! that they found that they didn't agree with or make. [pic]

02-22-2013, 06:57 PM

Originally Posted by AyeDre

Lol I'm sure people have posted !! that they found that they didn't agree with or make. [pic]

Exactly. And they post it to get others' opinions. Such a simple concept.

02-22-2013, 07:06 PM

ROFLMFAO!!!

Mystic just delete this !! bro. [pic]

02-22-2013, 07:11 PM

Originally Posted by ThePainkiller

ROFLMFAO!!!

Mystic just delete this !! bro. [pic]

I wish sony could make my investment worth it

These drops are too big

my stocks hurt

02-22-2013, 07:16 PM

Originally Posted by link04

OMG...another senseless post. OP !!. if anything the specs will increase, 8gb DDR5 is staying put.[pic]

[pic] Can people be this dumb?

4GB of GDDR5 RAM would still be slightly faster than 8GB of DDR3 RAM and would also save in manufacturing costs. [pic]

02-22-2013, 07:17 PM

Originally Posted by Higgins

I wish sony could make my investment worth it

These drops are too big

my stocks hurt

Painkiller says keep holding on to the stock until it hits $0. Then you should sell. [pic]

02-22-2013, 07:28 PM

I bought 8 gb of ram ddr3 for my soon to be gaming pc [pic]

02-22-2013, 07:33 PM

Originally Posted by TattooedMPsz

I bought 8 gb of ram ddr3 for my soon to be gaming pc [pic]

Good for you man [pic]

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