PlayStation 4 - 1

It’s a relief to be able to write about the PlayStation 4 from a global perspective at last. While the unfortunate folks in Japan and some smaller territories around the world are still waiting for greatness to arrive, there’s a sizeable chance that the system is now available in the region that you’re reading this from. That means that we can also poll you on your experiences so far, and really get a feel for your thoughts on the format’s future.

We published our hardware review yesterday, and concluded that Sony’s next generation system provides a solid foundation from which the platform holder can build. The console’s not perfect – there are still rampant organisation irritations and many features that haven’t been fully fleshed out yet – but it represents a step forward from the dark days of the PlayStation 3, when the device launched late, overpriced, and several steps behind the Xbox 360.

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The Japanese giant deserves kudos for righting the wrongs that plagued its previous platform, and while the PS3 did eventually blossom into an exceptional system, we get the sense that the latest addition to its hardware family is going to achieve that status a lot sooner. Still, while we’ve enjoyed sharing our opinions on the device over the past few days, we really want to know what you think about it. And that’s why we’re providing you with a platform to share your thoughts.

We’ve quizzed you on the various aspects of the PS4 before, but now we’re eager to bring it all together. What’s your overall opinion of the hardware, and what do you think about its future prospects? How would you rate the DualShock 4 compared to previous controllers, and do its gimmicks have a place? What does Sony need to do to stay ahead in the battle against Microsoft and Nintendo, and do smartphones and tablets represent a threat?

We’ve included a complete survey in the space below, but we also want your written impressions in the comments. Are the unit’s specifications potent enough to keep pace with PCs, or do you think that the system will slip behind pretty soon? Will the exclusivity of Titanfall have a meaningful impact on the format moving forwards, or do you think that Sony’s exhaustive first-party network will give it the edge? Scratch your head, fill out our survey, and then dive into the comments section below armed with your thoughts.

How would you rate your experience with the PS4 so far? (50 votes)

  1. Very good66%
  2. Good26%
  3. Okay6%
  4. Poor2%
  5. Very poor  0%

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What do you think is currently the console’s best attribute? (54 votes)

  1. DualShock 4 controller46%
  2. Hardware specifications28%
  3. Price and availability9%
  4. Software lineup7%
  5. User interface and operating system9%

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What do you think is currently the console’s weakest attribute? (52 votes)

  1. DualShock 4 controller  0%
  2. Hardware specifications  0%
  3. Price and availability8%
  4. Software lineup83%
  5. User interface and operating system10%

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How would you rate the system’s commercial prospects? (55 votes)

  1. Very good71%
  2. Good20%
  3. Okay7%
  4. Poor  0%
  5. Very poor2%

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What do you think is the biggest threat to the system’s success? (55 votes)

  1. Smartphones and tablets15%
  2. Social networks4%
  3. Steam Box16%
  4. Nintendo Wii U4%
  5. Xbox One62%

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Which PS4 game are you most looking forward to in 2014? (59 votes)

  1. Destiny5%
  2. DriveClub3%
  3. inFAMOUS: Second Son42%
  4. The Crew  0%
  5. The Order: 188615%
  6. Tom Clancy’s The Division7%
  7. Uncharted PS417%
  8. Watch Dogs10%

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