PS4 to support gameplay capture from HDMI

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Sony has confirmed it will not enforce High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection restrictions on the PlayStation 4, and will instead allow users to capture gameplay directly through HDMI.

The news was initially revealed during the PlayStation press conference at the Tokyo Game Show, and later confirmed by Sony's head of third-party relations Brad Douglas on Twitter.

It means that customers can attach video capture devices to the HDMI port on the PlayStation 4 without needing to go through any loopholes. Sony initially limited video content uploading to a bespoke 'share' button on the DualShock 4, but has now expanded those options by popular demand.

PS4 will release November 15 in the US and November 29 in Europe and Australia.

Sony's console will launch around the same time as Microsoft's Xbox One, which will release on November 22 in 13 markets including North America, the UK and Australia. The system releases across Japan and Asia in 2014, though Microsoft has not specified a date.

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TywinPosted:

Mentalist
Gossip This is good. People with recording devices can use them and people without recording devices now get one.


I think this might boost the sales of capture devices, since the quality is improving alot.


This is what I thought.
Not only is this an advantage for Sony, but this is also a advantage for companies that sell capture cards.
People will be able to record in full HD now.

TywinPosted:

I remember there was a bit of a fuss about is on the PS3. At least they are making it a viable option with the newer console.

NeuroPosted:

Thats great to hear! Now people can use their expensive gear

Corn_DogPosted:

Dr-J Really, I thought they weren't. Well atleast there's the button


I know the button is a small thing it's going to be very handy

Dr-JPosted:

Really, I thought they weren't. Well atleast there's the button

Corn_DogPosted:

I think i'll be fine with just using the record button on my controller :p

Dr-PonyfilePosted:

Lightyear
Gossip This is good. People with recording devices can use them and people without recording devices now get one.


I think this might boost the sales of capture devices, since the quality is improving alot.


I agree I paid 140 for my Elgato and there will be a lot more small youtubers going to become big

Lightyear
Gossip This is good. People with recording devices can use them and people without recording devices now get one.


I think this might boost the sales of capture devices, since the quality is improving alot.


I agree I bought my Elgato for 140 and there will be a lot more small youtubers becoming big.

MentalistPosted:

Gossip This is good. People with recording devices can use them and people without recording devices now get one.


I think this might boost the sales of capture devices, since the quality is improving alot.

MentalistPosted:

-Skillz Microsoft is doing this too I think


Yes they are, this is great for people that record stuff for youtube!

Dr-PonyfilePosted:

SteelerFan4Life Microsoft is doing this too I think


Yes this has been confirmed both companies will not be enforcing the HDMI policy this is a step forward for small members of the community to become big on YouTube or where ever.


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