The Evolution Of PlayStation
4. Winning A Console Generation
Sony had learned their lesson after the disastrous launch of the PlayStation 3 when it came time to announce its successor. The PlayStation 4 wouldn't just become the place to play some of the best games of the last decade, but it would put the industry giants back on top.
Alongside the leap in hardware power, the eighth console generation sought to revolutionize the gaming experience once again, this time putting a focus on connectivity.
For the PS4, this meant adding a dedicated share button to the controller, the ability to instantly resume games, and to play remotely using followup handheld system, the PS Vita. The controller was also overhauled with the addition of a trackpad, microphone, and LED light to add extra layers of interactivity.
While Sony had a lot going for its new console, part of PS4's early success was due to Microsoft's misjudged decisions for the Xbox One. With the console originally needing to be connected to the internet for it to be usable alongside the company's controversial stance on DRM, Sony was put in a default advantageous position ahead of the upcoming console's launch.
Microsoft's blunder aside, the PS4 was a spectacular console.