PS4: no voice commands for third-party apps at launch

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The PlayStation 4's camera will only recognise a small number of voice commands at launch, with no third-party app support for the functionality upon release.

That's according to an article on Engadget, which reports that on day one PS4 users will not be able to turn on the console, nor pause videos, using their voice, as is possible with Xbox One.

However, the PS4 console can be turned off and games can be opened using voice commands at launch. The console will also use facial recognition for logging in, similar to Xbox One.

PlayStation reps have reportedly indicated that voice and gesture functionality will be expanded over time.

Unlike Xbox One's Kinect, the PlayStation Camera is set to be sold separately from the core PS4 hardware package. It will be available with the console as part of premium hardware bundles.

Standalone the PS Camera retails for €59.99 / £54.99 / $59.99 USD. Combined with the DualShock 4's light bar, it's able to precisely track a player's position in the room.

At launch the PS Camera will be utilised by augmented reality experience The PlayRoom, which will come pre-loaded on every PS4.

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Source: http://www.computerandvideogames.com/437664/ps4-no-voice-commands-for-third-party-apps-at-launch-sony-confirms/

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DissPosted:

Ted- Voice commands in my eyes have just been another extra they use to sell the console, pretty useless imo.


I don't find it useless at all, it's quicker to access games and media through voice rather than searching.

Ted-Posted:

Voice commands in my eyes have just been another extra they use to sell the console, pretty useless imo.

BRSPosted:

CHP never liked using voice commands but i was really interested for these new consoles


Kinect voice command is much more improved form what I saw at E3.

BRSPosted:

"to start including voice command support eventually."

Well they won't! That was the lesson learnt from Kinect v1!!

Developers will only develop if they are confident the whole audience can use the feature if they wish to do so.

CHPPosted:

never liked using voice commands but i was really interested for these new consoles

OhmPosted:

Axe Notice how they don't tell us all of the bad stuff until really close to launch when everybody has already preordered it.


man i was just thinking the same exact thing. i was really looking foward to having some of those options.

AxePosted:

Notice how they don't tell us all of the bad stuff until really close to launch when everybody has already preordered it.

NHRAPosted:

It's a letdown, but there is so many more great features to it. I may just pick up a PS4 and a XBOX ONE.

lolohnoeszszPosted:

Marshall-Mathers
Echleon
-CP This is quite a drawback.


Then buy a xbox, problem solved.


Both of you peasants should build a pc instead.


gtfo with your stupid pc elitism crap. god you guys annoying the hell out of me.

SIKSPosted:

Well then again this is going to be a gaming console instead than a multitasker like the xbox one.


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