PS4: No YouTube video sharing, external recording coming post-launch

October 31st, 2013, 00:25 Posted By: wraggster

Sony has confirmed that the PS4's video sharing and streaming features will not support YouTube at launch.
Video sharing is one of the main new features of Microsoft and Sony's upcoming next-gen consoles, but neither will support internet video giant YouTube at launch.
Sony confirmed the news via a detailed PS4 FAQ published today, which covers just about everything you need to know about the console ahead of it's launch in November.
"At launch, PS4 users will be able to use the Share button on the DUALSHOCK 4 controller to upload gameplay videos to their Facebook account, or to stream live gameplay to Ustream or Twitch," confirmed Sony.
The firm goes on to promise "further news on other services to come after launch" at a later date.
Likewise, Xbox One's similar 'Game DVR' video sharing will also lack YouTube support, only allowing players to share snippets of video via Xbox Live. The feature will also be exclusive to Xbox Live Gold users only.
Sony goes on to stipulate that PS4 players will not be able to archive videos via Ustream, and should instead opt for Facebook uploads to store videos or archive live streams via Twitch (via account settings via PC).
A future PS4 system firmware update, the firm continues, will "allow the use of external HDMI-based capture devices".
The FAQ also confirms that PS4 will lack support for MP3 and music CD playback, seemingly restricting the console's musical abilities exclusively to Sony's subscription-based music streaming service, Music Unlimited.
Read the full PS4 FAQ here. The FAQ touches on everything from the console's processors and technical capabilities, to peripheral and software support, the controller, the launch lineup and the finer details of its operating system.
Sony has confirmed a PS4 launch date of November 15 in US and November 29 in Europe and Latin America.

http://www.computerandvideogames.com...g-post-launch/

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