It doesn't matter whether you're sitting down or not while reading this, as everything that follows is quite an extensive collection of rumors. But sometimes rumors turn out to be true, and with the big companies not offering any bits of information to the general public, rumors are the currency we have to deal in.
Grab a shaker, because what follows should be taken with several large grains of salt.
According to DualPixels, an informer by the name of Geno has offered up information on Sony's next-generation console. How Geno got this information isn't determined, but DP seems to trust him, as he's previously offered up information about Kingdom Hearts HD and Castlevania that turned out to be true.
The writer similarly advises readers that all this information "could all change from a very small percentage to quite erratically."
All that being said, here's the so-called scoop on Sony's console of the future.
- "Sony is near the middle end part of their Project Orbis, their next generation PS4. It will not be called Playstation 4, teams have started to call the final name as Omni. Omni will reflect their new hardware and content delivery philosophy. Omni will be "very capable" of doing modern day graphics compared to a Direct X 11 level of technology like Unreal Engine 4 and Frostbite 2. Compared to Wii U, it is better, but not the biggest leap in the world according to developer friends of mine. The key is the Omniviewer, a thin, lite and slick head mounted autosteroptic display that can track the users head and presents a 360 image view with semi transparent AMOLED screens. This can turn any TV into a 3D TV, as well as add extra augmented reality information outside of the TV screen. One application from an entertainment perspective seeing movies in 2k, 4k or IMAX resolutions as their original size where you have to move your head to look at the full picture being displayed. Can also synch with the Vita. The new controllers whether it's the Duo-Moves or the Classic DuoShock will have pulse sensors in the grips for biofeedback gameplay. Plans are a Basic Unit with 160 gigs and just the system with controller at $350-$399 and one with the Omniviewer and a pack-in game for $450-$499. Aims are for a September 2013 launch.
- Omni is also part of their philosophy with the new OmniCloud, the new version of Gaikai. This service will not only cloud stream PS1, PS2 and select PS3 games to Playstation Certified devices but will also allow every digital and retail purchase to have access to a copy on the cloud. Basically, you buy one game, you can use it on any Plyastation device. Direct hardware Backwards Compatibility will be available by a $70 - $99 dongle that is plugged into the Omni that contains a PS3 on a chip with Cell to run games.
- Known first party games in development for Playstation Omni are: Next Gen Uncharted, Next Gen Siren, The Boydguard, Wipeout Omni, Bump In the Night, Killzone 4, Gran Turismo Prologue, Next Gen Media Molecule, Omni Fitness."
So there you have it. Whether you choose to believe it or not, it's up to you. You're better off waiting to hear it from Sony's lips, but don't hold your breath.