It’s no secret that Sony is a little strapped for cash right now, but new gaffer Kaz Hirai is a shrewd businessman, cutting costs wherever he can. As a result of this money saving exercise, it appears that the electronics giant has opted to recycle the design of the PlayStation 4 for its latest 4K Ultra HD Media Player, rather than build a brand new chassis.
As our friends over at Videogamer.com report, the FMP-X10 looks strikingly similar to the firm’s next-gen machine, boasting a stacked layout complete with dust collecting indent. Unlike the recently released super machine, it’s not slanted, and it’s all glossy as opposed to partially matte – meaning that it’ll double as a top-notch fingerprint storing device.
The box is due out this summer and will allow owners to download and stream 4K movies and television episodes via both Netflix and the firm’s own Video Unlimited 4K service. It also apparently features 1TB of memory, which we suppose you’ll need if you’re planning to stash flicks at a ridiculously high resolution. There’s no word on a price just yet.
Do you think that this is a case of the manufacturer trying to streamline its product line, or is it attempting to cut corners by reusing existing designs? Do you even care about 4K streaming boxes, or is this another Sony product that’s destined to fail? Buffer your beautiful videos in the comments section below.
[source blog.sony.com, via videogamer.com]
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They're probably just streamlining whilst using the success of the Ps4 as a baseline for designs going forward. If people associate the design of the 4K box to the Ps4, then the jobs a good un for Sony. Unfortunately, I dont have a 4K TV & so have no interest in a 4K box.
@MadchesterManc yeah I agree, it makes sense to use a design that works and also it means you know it's sony just by looking at it
Looks designed to be a companion piece to the PS4, it's a similar rather than identical design....it certainly wouldn't look out of place standing next to it's console brother. It wouldn't be standing next to my PS4 as I don't care about 4K but hopefully it will give Sony some cash.
@get2sammyb the blog piece you've linked to for the source also states that Sony's range of 4K TV's will have access to Playstation Now Seems Sony have already started rolling the service out on more than just its consoles...
@MadchesterManc Yeah, that's actually what they were showing at GDC. They had DualShocks hooked up to Bravia TVs.
EDIT: Sorry, it was CES where they were showing that.
4k really don't bother me as the TVs are stupid money! Lol but I do like the design of the little black box
What console?
Looks more like the xb1, its a black box 'ronseal' as long as it does what its supposed to it could look like like a rubber chicken for all I care.
4K?
Pointless.
What's the point of having such a high resolution? All resolution does is up the pixel density. If you can't see the individual pixels on your TV/Monitor/Screen (or if it doesn't look fuzzy) then there is absolutely no point in updating the resolution. You won't see a difference unless if you are dangerously close to the screen.
@moomoo idk, you have a point but the jump from 720 to 1080 is 50% better, where 1080 to 4K is 200% better. If they're designed to be watched from 6ft+ away, then 4k's pixels will be absolutely imperceptible. My 1080p LCD has C-shaped pixels to help our eyes see a blur as opposed to a square at closer ranges. I'm sure they'll have tons of amazing tricks to make it worthwhile
@moomoo @Scollurio I really think that 32 inch displays are the biggest thing on wich 1080p doesn't look ugly. Everything bigger need better resolution. It's a fact =). Even 32 is too big for 1080p. 27 is the border. So, I think that 4K is a must for big displays. Hope Sony will make PS4K to use with them =). I am speaking about gaming =). For movies 1080p is OK, even on 60 inch displays =). Not OK, but ok...
@moomoo Have you seen a 4k TV displaying 4k content? It's nice, real nice.
User interface graphics, text clarity, and picture detail overall, are good reasons to keep an eye on the 4k tech. Similar to CRT compared to LCD, and LCD blacks to LED blacks. Each looks fine on their own, but after seeing the better screen, you get it.
It looks sweet and I'd love to have limitless money to buy this and a huge 4k tv but unless I win the lottery that won't be happening anytime soon
Ive been seeing this one rediculous comment and i quote:I'm going to wait till they release the PS4 slim comes out:! Well here ya go! lol, They pretty much shoule buy the console now it u ask me! XD
@SimonAdebisi Behold the Playstation 249 it is in the shape of a Nuclear powered car lol
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