While Sony has been pretty secretive about the look and feel of the PS4, one thing has been confirmed today by The Verge: the upcoming next-gen console will support Sony's other pet project, the "world's first" 4K movie download service. In an exclusive chat with Sony Electronics President and COO Phil Molyneux, details emerged about the ultra-high definition movie service that jive with the system's ability to support 4K photos and movies, but not games.
No further details, or even a release date, were nailed down, but it appears that the 4K service will be heavily impaired by ultra-slow downloads. Molyneux indicated that 4K videos could be more than 100 GB each, meaning that there will be plenty more overnight downloads ahead for Sony's fans. However, as technology improves, the folks at Sony are hedging their bets to create a fully comprehensive 4K entertainment system, with the company's 4K TVs at the center and the PS4 as an entry point to mainstream adoption.
What do you think of a 4K movie download service for the PS4? Are you willing to put up with the long wait times? Let us know in the comments below.
Lauren Hockenson is a tech reporter and 8-bit enthusiast who dreams of being a wizard. She can be found on MyIGN at lhockenson or on Twitter at @lhockenson.
Source : ign[dot]com
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