The PlayStation 4 ($399) is now available for pre-order. The new console will have 8GB GDDR4 RAM which is optimized for graphical throughput. This could give the PS4 up to 50% more graphical output than its XBOX rival. It also comes with a Sony DualShock 4 controller, which has a clickable touch pad on the front and a “light bar” that enables motion control with PS4’s Eye camera to track position. In order to play your older games you may need an add-on app, but you will be able to play used games and share games with friends and family. Also included in the box is an HDMI cable, power cable, wired headset, and USB charging cable.
For the ultimate gaming experience with sharp moves, pinpoint accuracy and customized controls, the Xbox One Elite Wireless Controller ($150) takes play to another level. A super-sensitive trigger means it only takes the lightest touch to blast your foes into oblivion while bumpers under the grip have replaced the traditional D-pad for more accurate movement. […]