PS4, XBOX ONE: STILL FURTHER IN ENTERTAINMENT !!

Buy movies, rent series, listening to music ... In recent years, video game consoles have positioned themselves as a true entertainment center for the whole area. The Playstation 3, closely followed by the Xbox 360, have gradually mutated box centralizing all media (video games, VOD, music) content.

The new generation of consoles is part of that legacy, pushing further the entertainment aspect. Moreover, during their first presentations, Playstation 4 and Xbox One have both shown in a light "entertainment center."

"The real issue, and the key to the success of this new generation of consoles is the ability to attract new players, notably by offering an increasingly wide entertainment," says Julien Villedieu, general secretary of the National Union of gaming (SNJV).

video

PS4 and Xbox One as both offer offers video on demand (VoD ) . It is possible to buy or rent movies and series via the respective platforms " Xbox Video" and "Video Unlimited" buy . In both cases , downloaded or watched streaming videos are available with the console, but also with the computer, smartphones and tablet computers .

Microsoft restricts its services to PCs, Windows Phone and Windows 8 tablets phones , and Xbox 360 and Xbox One . Sony is wider compatibility with mobile and tablet Xperia on the PC, connected TV Bravia and consoles PS4 , PS3, PS Vita and PSP.

Prices vary depending on the selected quality (high definition or low definition) and depending on the choice between buying and renting . Like competitors' services , the purchase is often priced around 19.99 euros and hire around 5.99 euros.

In addition, both consoles have a Blu- Ray disc player , and are compatible with ultra-high resolution 4K video .

music

In the wake of their big sisters , PS4 and Xbox One offer to subscribe to listen to a large catalog of unlimited music via the respective services " Music Unlimited " and " Xbox Music" . In both cases , millions of songs are heard in streaming without advertising, and can be categorized into playlists . All on computer , smartphone and touch pad in addition to the console.

Sony shows a broad compatibility with mobile and tablet Android and iPhone, with the PC and with the PS4 , PS4 , PSP and PS Vita . Same with Microsoft , the service is available on phones and tablets (Android, iPhone and Windows Phone) , and PC .

Both streaming services could easily be mistaken for competitors Deezer and Spotify. And , like them, they offer a subscription to 9.99 euro per month.

The online video game

As Zlatan Ibrahimovic , players continue growing their online multiplayer game . Worse , the game modes on the internet sometimes override the solo adventure . " On 'Call of Duty' , I do not touch the campaign almost over and I 'm going straight to multiplayer online " even launches PSG player . Microsoft and Sony have understood and increase the possibilities of online gaming.

Xbox One offers after paid subscription to Xbox Live (5 euros per month ), a new technology allowing players to compete equivalent. Best , waiting time in the gaming halls before the start of the game is in the background . Finally, it is possible at any time to share on social networks a short video (5 minutes max) of his exploits .

It is this last part that put the Playstation 4. In fact, the controller has a new Share button that allows at any time to share a screenshot or a video (15 minutes max) on social networks (Facebook, Twitter, Twitch , Ustream ) . The console also allows , via the camera to broadcast live all his party by commenting . To play more online , it will now take out a paid subscription ( 6,99 euros per month). It also provides access once a month one of the highest rated games .

Finally, the two consoles now download updates of games in the background .

applications

The Xbox 360 has paved the way with its SmartGlass application. It turns a smartphone or tablet (Android , iPhone, Windows) in remote and displays more content on the current game ( a card) or watched the program ( the list of actors and bio for example ) . SmartGlass is also compatible with Xbox One.

She also sees imitated by the Playstation App that lets you browse, even remotely , in the PS4 . It is also possible to download video games on the PlayStation Store , which will be available on the console.

Playstation 4 allows more use its portable console PS Vita as a controller , or even play any game console. It is possible to start a game on PS4 , and continue on Vita.

television

The connection with the television is one of the strengths of the Xbox One of her rival. Indeed , it is possible to connect the TV box to the operator console to enjoy its TV programs. Better, thanks to partnerships with Orange , SFR , Canal + , TF1, M6 and France Télévisions, it is possible to enjoy replays of different channels (depending on subscription ) and their areas of VOD , but also specific options according broadcasters .

The PS4 does not have it , any option related to television.

Surf the Internet

Both consoles offer to browse the Internet via a built-in browser . Xbox One goes further and includes applications such as Skype to make calls using the Kinect camera . Other applications are available for download, such as YouTube , Deezer and Allociné . It is possible to take advantage of the device to split the screen into two , for example , play "Fifa 14" while watching a football match.

The PS4 will not offer similar device.

- One Microsoft Xbox : release November 22 , from 499 euros.

- Sony Playstation 4 : Release November 29 , from 399 euros.