Sony hints at PS4 reveal

Sony has hinted it may reveal its next generation PS4 console at a media event in New York City on February 20th

 

Sonys next gen gaming console, the PlayStation 4, may be revealed as early as this month if the industry buzz is anything to go by. The Japanase tech giant sent out a raft of invitations to an event in New York City on February the 20th.

However, a video - embedded below - released by Sony heavily teases that the PS4 reveal may be in the offing. The company also tweeted last night on its official feed, inviting attendees to see the future.

Naturally the video and tweet have sent the gaming media and blogosphere into something of a tizzy. This has been helped in no small part by a quote from Sony spokesman to Reuters about the event saying, ""we will be talking about the Playstation business," although neither he, nor Sony has explicitly confirmed any plans to reveal the PS4.

However, The Wall Street Journal has run an article in which it claims that "people familiar with the matter" have confirmed the PS 4 will indeed be revealed on February 20th.The event takes place at 6pm EST, which is 11pm local time.

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Sony PS4 to retire DualShock controller

The trusty DualShock PlayStation controller may be on the way out. Reports on Friday suggest the PS4 will debut with a completely new controller with a touchscreen and biometric sensors

Sonys DualShock controller has been one of the most iconic accessories of the console era, but the Japanese giant may be planning to put it out to stud when the PlayStation 4 arrives, potentially in the next few weeks.

Our sister site CVG brings word from its sources that a completely new controller will be unveiled alongside the next-gen console, featuring an LCD touchscreen and biometric sensors on the grips.

The report said that extensive experiments within Sonys R&D department had yielded a controller that will "emulate the experience of using the PS Vita" handheld console, according to one source.

Back in November 2011 Sony filed a patent for a biometric controller which would pick up skin moisture, heart rate and muscle movement. Any integration into the PS4 controller could be used to influence gameplay.

Imagine, for example if a higher heart rate or sweaty palms could your ability to shoot straight in Call of Duty? Pretty cool, huh?

CVG reckons that its unlikely that Sony will ditch the DualShock controller, which has been in existence since 1997, completely. Instead, the site says it could act as secondary a controller in the same way that the Wii Remote now complements the Wii U GamePad.

Rumours this week suggested that Sony will be unveiling its new console in a matter of weeks rather than wait until this summers E3 expo or later.

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