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.

Posted: Nov 12, 2013 6:32 am
Related Forum: PlayStation Forum

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

Comments

CRMPosted: Tue. Nov 12, 2013

Voice commands are terrible anyway

DreamsPosted: Tue. Nov 12, 2013

Brandownage27 Good. I hate the thought of voice commands.

same if an xbox can hear what im saying and see me then ms can easily do the same from their office

ViIIainPosted: Tue. Nov 12, 2013

Aruss94
Katsumi
Thlack Good or bad, either way I don't care too much. One of the things I hate about the Xbox One is the forced use of the Kinnect and I hate that thing so much.

They are not really forcing anybody to use the Kinect, they announced that it will not be required to play the Xbox One months ago

they're forcing you to buy it. dumb ass

He said he hates how you are forced to use it, not to buy it.

x-Stealth-ShotzPosted: Tue. Nov 12, 2013

They just copy Microsoft all the time.

Brandownage27Posted: Tue. Nov 12, 2013

Good. I hate the thought of voice commands.

Aruss94Posted: Tue. Nov 12, 2013

Katsumi
Thlack Good or bad, either way I don't care too much. One of the things I hate about the Xbox One is the forced use of the Kinnect and I hate that thing so much.

They are not really forcing anybody to use the Kinect, they announced that it will not be required to play the Xbox One months ago

they're forcing you to buy it. dumb ass

KatsumiPosted: Tue. Nov 12, 2013

Thlack Good or bad, either way I don't care too much. One of the things I hate about the Xbox One is the forced use of the Kinnect and I hate that thing so much.

They are not really forcing anybody to use the Kinect, they announced that it will not be required to play the Xbox One months ago

KanashiiPosted: Tue. Nov 12, 2013

Thlack Good or bad, either way I don't care too much. One of the things I hate about the Xbox One is the forced use of the Kinnect and I hate that thing so much.

The kinect is not forced upon the consumer to use. Every fuction of the Kinect can be achieved via the controller.

ThlackPosted: Tue. Nov 12, 2013

Good or bad, either way I don't care too much. One of the things I hate about the Xbox One is the forced use of the Kinnect and I hate that thing so much.