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Update:  Everyone calm down and carry on: Sony has confirmed that it's fake.

A few days ago we pointed you to a Japanese viral video that teases at the PS4 and shows off some 3D gaming...er, side effects. Now it seems that Sony is at it again with a second video.

This one has English subtitles, but looks to be taking place in the same lab that the first one did. The YouTube channel itself is called SCElabs. A test subject looks to be playing a shooter (later, a logo that looks a lot like Modern Warfare pops up), but has to stop as things get too realistic. He facepalms, and we facepalm right along with him.

This time the trailer is not shy. It plainly shows the PS4 logo, and then says "now testing." Those with really good eyes will see the text "PS4 v4.0" at the very end of the video. I wonder why they keep adding to the v. number.

With all of this going on a week before E3, I'm guessing Sony is going to tell us something soon.

 








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Xzyliac's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/09/2010 16:11
Xzyliac
Hmm...so many unanswered questions. I can't say how excited I am just yet but I'm definitely interested.
MuddBstrd's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/09/2010 16:12
MuddBstrd
Unless whatever this is can turn a PS3 into a PS4 via software updates, I'm going to love to see how their marketing machine reconciles a new console after telling us the PS3 would survive multiple generations.
Genius's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/09/2010 16:12
Genius
I dunno, I didn't see anything wrong with the video. They are teasing the PS4, that's what a teaser does.
PJMan's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/09/2010 16:13
PJMan
oh come on I just bought a PS3 D:
ArigusX207's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/09/2010 16:13
ArigusX207
Wait a minute... what ever happened to Sony's plan for the PS3 to have a 10 year console generation length?
mix's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/09/2010 16:14
mix
Not enough crying babies for my taste.
Uther's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/09/2010 16:15
Uther
Theory: The PS4 will have canisters of hallucinogenic gas built in.
Pacduck's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/09/2010 16:15
Pacduck
Its too soon for a PS4. The PS3 is still good for another year or two at least. But nonetheless, I am a wee bit interested.
Chardan's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/09/2010 16:15
Chardan
I'm sure its to do with 3D making the experience feel like a new console. Processing power and graphics haven't progressed far enough to warrant a new console.
Bossk's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/09/2010 16:15
Bossk
The first home console to be priced in the thousands.
PappaDukes's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/09/2010 16:16
PappaDukes
It wasn't the immersive 3D visuals that startled him, it was the $800 PS4 price tag that flashed on the screen. Sony was very clever not to show it to the audience though. Clever Sony you.
Mr Andy Dixon's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/09/2010 16:16
Mr Andy Dixon
Are they trying to say that the next PS3 update will be so big it's almost like they're releasing a new console?

If not, then I have no idea what the fuck is going on here.
Genius's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/09/2010 16:16
Genius
You people complaining about the PS3 supposing to last 10 years, must have forgotten that the PS2 is still going. There's nothing to say they don't have the same intentions for the PS3.
HEL105's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/09/2010 16:17
HEL105
If their intent is to get people buzzing about what's going on, I have to say that they're doing pretty well. My interest is piqued.
Chardan's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/09/2010 16:17
Chardan
Unless they're attempting to what Microsoft did, and start the party early....too early for my tastes.
Phantom Spaceman's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/09/2010 16:17
Phantom Spaceman
Wow, a lifespan of less than 4 years for something that initially cost $600. What is this, a video card? BADUM TISH!
fetusmilk's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/09/2010 16:18
fetusmilk
maybe its the 4.0 update with the new service etc.
not an actual ps4
TheCleaningGuy's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/09/2010 16:20
TheCleaningGuy
I hope fetusmilk is correct, because goddamn, Sony. Get your shit together this generation before you think about the next.
matrixdude171's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/09/2010 16:20
matrixdude171
If they are going to make a ps4 this soon I will be pissed. A lot of developers have a hard enough time programming for the ps3 and now they want a ps4?
DF's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/09/2010 16:21
DF
@Bossk: I doubt that, but I have no idea what anything else was pricewise way back when. :P

For Sony's sake, this hopefully isn't a new console so soon, what with the whole 10-year thing they said long ago...
fetusmilk's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/09/2010 16:23
fetusmilk
wait if this is the new service, does that mean they will be releasing ALOT more ps1 games? meaning now its the ps3 + ps1 = ps4?
Static Jak's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/09/2010 16:23
Static Jak
Have Sony lost their mind?!
There's so many reasons that a "PS4" is a horrible, horrible idea right now.
ArrestedDeveloper's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/09/2010 16:24
ArrestedDeveloper
It's bulls#it marketing, no way they're actually going to announce a new home console at E3. They're just going to brag about how adding 3D support to the PS3 has made it a new console like Microsoft bragged the NXE making the 360 a new console.

On top of that, financially they couldn't justify selling a new console at a loss for another five years now that they actually have a chance of making money on the PS3.
KingEvilness's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/09/2010 16:24
KingEvilness
@mrandydickson I think your guess is the most believable so far.

I seriously want to know how the meetings to plan and get ideas for this kinda shit come together.
MasterBalls's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/09/2010 16:25
MasterBalls
3D + Move = apparently enough content to advance a generation.

There's no way there's a new system involved here. Not even arrogant, smug arse Sony could talk their way out of that one.
atastysammich's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/09/2010 16:26
atastysammich
I hope they're not about to drag us kicking and screaming into the next generation like what happened with the 360.
Andrew Insunza's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/09/2010 16:27
Andrew Insunza
oh my god are they serious??? a new ps4???????? fortunately i don't have a ps3 but i DOOOOOOOO have an xbox which means a new xbox must OBVIOUSLY be in the works which ALSO means they will release it when the ps4 comes out WHICH ALSO MEANS the elite i've not even had for a year and the 20+ games i have will BE obsolete soon WHICH INEVITABLY MEANS spending $50000000000+ for a new (3d) console and new 3d hdtv and new games priced over 60 bucks!!!!!!!!!!!!!! OMG I CAN'T WAIT UNTIL I CAN SPEND ALL THIS MONEY I DON'T FUCKING HAVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Max-'s Avatar - Comment posted on 06/09/2010 16:27
Max-
For all the "blah blah blah 10 year plan blah blah blah Sony lied blah blah bullshit", note that the PS3 was first announced back in 2005, roughly halfway through the PS2's 10 year cycle, and was released 6 years into the cycle; and now at 4 years into the PS3's cycle (not exactly halfway through but whatever) the PS4 is possibly being announced.

You seem to be moaning like as if they're doing what Nintendo/Apple do and release a new version of the same system every 9-18 months (iPod/iPhone and DS/DsLite/DSi/DSiXL/DSiUpYourBum says hi!), plus not to mention even if the PS4 is about to be announced it's not gonna be for another year or 2 at the least.

Calm down dear, it's a commercial!
Matthew Razak's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/09/2010 16:27
Matthew Razak
I like how this is supposed to generate excitement, but is just making people upset with Sony's BS. Here's hoping it's just another idiotic marketing ploy where they're saying an update is going to make it the PS4 (kind of like Microsoft's crap last year). If it's a new console they're going to have some explaining to do.
Kairyu's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/09/2010 16:29
Kairyu
I highly doubt it's a PS4, the PS3 is powerful enough, surely, to just get 3D tacked on via an update.
J03yyz's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/09/2010 16:30
J03yyz
FUCK 3D
darknil's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/09/2010 16:31
darknil
My hopes are that it means firmware version 4.0, and therefore the continued 'v' still in those teasers.. if the PS4 does come from this early, I'm simply not buying it, PS3 had MGS4 to torment me to buy it, PS4 has nothing yet u_u
zero588's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/09/2010 16:32
zero588
Might be a software update.
mourning orange's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/09/2010 16:32
mourning orange
Is 3d+Move not enough? Look at the wii...gamecube with a fancy controller.
Losari's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/09/2010 16:34
Losari
My guess: PS3 firmware 4.0 will bring a new experience that Sony will market as an entirely new console.
Triple Up's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/09/2010 16:35
Triple Up
Motherfucking dammit Sony, if you try to start the 8th generation early im going to hate your forever. The PS3 and Wii would benefit greatly from a 6-7 lifespan, don't you motherfucking dare try to end it early.
llort het's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/09/2010 16:36
llort het
People honestly think that Sony is going to release the ps4 already? They just got to a point where ps3 cost what the same amount it takes to make them, I doubt they want to do that again. Also an announcement this big would be best saved for e3, not some viral video methinks.
CelicaCrazed's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/09/2010 16:36
CelicaCrazed
I'm on the boat that this "PS4" is really just "PS3+". If you add 3D visuals with Move and the new premium PSN service, it is almost like a "new" console. I'll take the wait and see approach to this one though.
superjay779's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/09/2010 16:36
superjay779
I can't wait to be dissapointed.
Thane Vickers's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/09/2010 16:37
Thane Vickers
Maybe this is like PS3.5 or something. Like a console to run standard PS3 games in 3D at full power due to the PS3's inability to do so. Either way, I'm not fucking buying a new home console for many years.
drzero3's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/09/2010 16:37
drzero3
I bet it's portable.
KilvasKills's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/09/2010 16:37
KilvasKills
It's not going to be a 'PS4'. It's probally them calling the current PS3+3D the PS4
AwesomeJon's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/09/2010 16:38
AwesomeJon
I'd be shocked if it were anything other than an update.
TheJesusNinja26's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/09/2010 16:38
TheJesusNinja26
3D + Move = 4th dimension that being YOU THE PLAYER. It will be a total overhaul of the PSN and XMB. The whole visual interface will be different. Thus seeming like a new console to combat the NEW XBOX FUTURE, and the BLACK WII. It's all rebranding to make something seem totally new while we're at the halfway point of the life cycle.

That being said, when SONY does announce the next actual console in 3-4 years, will it be called the PS5 then? Since they already used PS4?

BTW - 3D I hate you, I hope you die faster than HD-DVD.

Sony you're taking a BIG RISK here, I hope this pans out more than most of your hair brain ideas in the past.
Discarded Couch Sandwich's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/09/2010 16:39
Discarded Couch Sandwich
Nah, not a chance that they have a new console coming. Even with Sony's questionable record as of late, they wouldn't be ballsy enough to pull a move like that.

The 3D update that this will more-than-likely turn out to be has me interested though!
Xonticus's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/09/2010 16:39
Xonticus
Well, they just said that the PSPgo was "only a test", so hyping up for the next generation console wouldn't be out of reach IMO. Still, would piss me off too.
Genius's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/09/2010 16:41
Genius
@ Matthew Razak
The only reason people are upset is because its cool to be mad at Sony. Sony could send everyone $100 in the mail and people would complaining that its not a new Ferrari.

I wish Microsoft decided to do the same thing, then we'd see peoples true colors.

@ Max-
At least you're sane.
Evergreen's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/09/2010 16:41
Evergreen
Come on. The point Sony is trying to make is that PS3+3D+Move=PS4. They are saying this shit is good enough for next gen, yo.
Corduroy Turtle's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/09/2010 16:42
Corduroy Turtle
It'll be an all digital PS3.

Just my guess.
Gee-Man's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/09/2010 16:42
Gee-Man
Didn't Sony brag about how the PS3 would essentially last forever, outlast all the other consoles, and live on in future generations thanks to its amazing hardware?

If Sony honestly releases the first of the next-gen consoles, I will laugh.
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