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Cameras and Smartphone Control?

So we've got the base hardware and that all seems pretty great, but what's really going to set the system apart from what we see in the PS3 with some slightly different graphics? Many outlets have reported that the PS4 will also feature a dual camera system for interacting with games in a fully 3D way similar to what you now see on the Xbox 360 Kinect. Essentially it is said that this will be an updated build of the PlayStation Eye camera and will feature full 720p resolution as well as 48 Khz sound channels. Supposedly it is said these cameras will also be part of the system at launch. In addition to interacting with games then, facial and speech recognition software is also expected.

With regards to other devices, there have been some sketches revealed that discuss the ability to interact with the PS4 by using a tablet or smartphone. It could be possible then, that a gameplay experience similar to what we see on the Wii U might be possible with hardware that you're already using right now. As seen in other Sony products, this could also be an alternate way to scroll through the various system menus.

My Prediction: All of that looks good to me as well. You can almost bet the next Xbox will have cameras built in, so the PS4 will probably do it too. As for smartphones, I think every developer should be considering how to best utilize portables like that, so this would be at least one way Sony can accomplish that kind of integration.

Sources: VGLeaks / Kotaku

Remember when Sony bought Gaikai in July? Many analysts are saying you'll begin to see the spoils of that acquisition with PS4!

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