CNET: PS4 Review - The next generation is here. Now wait.

The good: The PlayStation 4 serves up dazzling graphics, runs on a simplified and logical interface, and boasts a fantastic controller. It's also $100 cheaper than rival Xbox One and has the upper hand on indie and day one digital-only offerings.

The bad: Triple-A titles are lacking at launch, and the PS4 won't come close to matching its predecessor's gaming or software library for months -- or possibly years. PS3 games aren't compatible, though Sony is hinting that its Gaikai game-streaming service will open the door to retro gaming in 2014.

The bottom line: The PlayStation 4's beautiful graphics, blazing interface, and near-perfect controller make it a worthy successor to the PS3, but it would be wise to wait for more titles and features before you buy.

[timmyp53]

Most of my friends have their consoles preordered. This generation especially I would think people would have learned the importance of launch(little). Resistance made the ps3 launch somewhat fun last gen but besides that title it take a couple of months for stuff to actually drop. Kudos to the early adopters. Disposable income isnt there for me right now so Im gonna hold off and play my pc for awhile(my plan for awhile now).

[solidsheep]

Hmmmm I don't cnet has ever said anything nice about playstation.

[chrissx]

Ps4 era is going to re-define what next gen console gaming should be like

[KwietStorm_BLM]

If I read wait one more time I swear.. What do they think these things are made for, home furnishings? At the very LEAST, the best version of cross gen games will be on the new platforms, and that's obviously ignoring everything the hardware can do that current gen cannot. It's been long enough. We've already been waiting this whole time.

[The_Villager]

Great review, couldn't agree more.

[MetalJedi]

Everyone is entitle to their opinion and their opinions should be respected. With that said...CNET suck at reviewing videgames. Just wanted to get that out. I didn't read the article.

[Naga]

"CNET suck at reviewing video games... I didn't read the article."

We call that that the "genetic fallacy".

http://en.wikipedia.org/wik...

[MetalJedi]

Thanks for pointing that out. Nonetheless, I've read plenty of reviews from CNET over the years and that's my conclusion. No need for me to read the entire article. Everything is summed up nicely above.

[whyisthehorsestaring]

So the bad is lack of triple-A titles, surely this will be the same for the xbox then?

[Sadist3]

Nope. They actually have good launch games

[whyisthehorsestaring]

Debatable, but theres only like one more?. Surely that would still be a lack of triple-A titles aswell.

[rainslacker]

So if the reviews for those X1 games come back with the same kinds of scores that PS games are getting, does that mean that we shouldn't pick up an X1 either? X1 fan boys are gloating now, but for the most part, the exclusive games don't seem that much better or much of an advancement over this gen.

There are AAA titles at launch. MS may have more exclusives, by 1 apparently, but there are cross-gen AAA titles, and some next gen AAA 3rd party titles. Are those not worth jumping into a new gen for? It may not be necessary, but hell, we are gamers, and for some of us, we want to play our games on the best hardware available for what is hopefully the best experience. Since the PS4 was designed to be a game machine through and through, I can comfortably purchase it and play plenty of games at launch, and into the next year, until those big AAA titles that will shut up the "it has no games" commenters.

[Master-H]

"the PS4 won't come close to matching its predecessor's gaming or software library for months -- or possibly years."

Isn't that the case with pretty much all non backward compatible new game consoles ?
I agree that the launch exclusives are a lil dry though, i personally am waiting until infamous comes out then i'll get one.

[rainslacker]

They should have added that it will come close to matching it's most direct competitors predecessor's gaming or software library within the first year.

I think Sony is going to deliver big next year. They have way too many AAA studios not showing off their stuff right now, and many of them haven't released a game in at least a year.

[cyhm3112]

call me bs whatever, I guess this is due to american or western sites prefer their xbox or doesn't like japanese/asian, they won't admit it though, hahahaha..

[yellowgerbil]

I love how the journalist say wait for the games before buying. How is that mindset working for Nintendo fans
I bought day one, and will support sony so that they get off to a running start and as a gamer that means a great investment

[eman3d]

Not everyone can run out and plop down over $465 and WAIT. Those of you who do this and endorse this type of spending are either kids who spend their widowed mother's money or geeks with no real life responsibilities.

The PS4 is without anything that screams amazing at the moment which means for some of us to wait and see what comes out later before we invest in hope- you don't treat money like that.

The Xbox One does have games that will intrigue gamers with Ryse, Dead Rising 3, and Killer Instinct, whether you like it or not and will prompt NON FANBOYS to purchase it at this point.

[rainslacker]

If it wasn't for us "kids who spend their widowed mother's money...etc" software support would dry up and those of you waiting would get nothing. See Wii U as an example of what happens when early adopters don't adopt early.

Ryse, a linear game with clunky gameplay, but it is pretty.

DR3. Looks decent enough. I'm not familiar with the series, but haven't seen it lighting up the internet with discussion.

KI: An overpriced game with little content. I can't believe KI fans are really into this that much considering how MS is selling it to the public.

There are plenty of games for the PS4 that intrigue me now. But you think your opinion should be mine, which is just the sign of a kid who can't accept that other people have minds of their own.

[LordDhampire]

Pretty bad review, still said xbone needed kinect

Said ps4 has better gpu, ram, and higher resution then questions if it is stronger....cone on cnet I thought you were pc people.....is everyone on the internet computer illiterate

[Nocando]

Enjoy your crap indie titles in 1080p.

[BiggNewt]

Not exactly sure what you should wait for? If it's still $399 next year, might as well buy it now and play what you can. It's better than not having it at all...

[justSumDood]

agree
i never understood that mentality

i fkn LOVE gaming
the thought of a new console gets me excited. always has

wait?
why the hell would i want to?