Come on, Sony. Even the Vita has in-game MP3 support! I'm really surprised to see it isn't on the PS4. The only reason I have Music Unlimited is because of that $12 for 12 months deal PSN had back in January, but I only have a few months left on that. There's no way I'm paying $50+ for it next year.
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PS4 can't play MP3, Music Unlimited needed for background music [Up:Yoshida responds]
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What the what?
I feel like I already knew this but blocked it out. Why?
PS3 was pretty awesome with media and networked drives. There are other better things now but seems like a step back.
I pay for iTunes match so I really don't see the need for another streaming music service.
I feel like I already knew this but blocked it out. Why?
PS3 was pretty awesome with media and networked drives. There are other better things now but seems like a step back.
I pay for iTunes match so I really don't see the need for another streaming music service.
Live Free or Die
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done.
1 year of music unlimited - 59,99$ (41,99$ for ps+ members)
The Vita has this. So developers can block spoilers.
EmptySpace
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google that yourself. no one owes you an explanation.
Doctor_Thomas
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Awful.
I don't use the feature but it should not be behind a limited content paywall.
I don't use the feature but it should not be behind a limited content paywall.
Metalmurphy
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wow... no comments...
Biggest fuck up on anything PS4 so far... What the fuck Sony.
Biggest fuck up on anything PS4 so far... What the fuck Sony.
Can't agree. You're likely still able to record the parts where you're actually playing the game, and if you wanted to use the share button to spoil cutscenes for viewers then I'm not a fan. I imagine that will be available via capture cards anyways for those who really want to do a let's play cutscenes, endings and other spoilers included.
MaulerX
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The irony is that currently on 360, you can play streamed music from PC and HDD MP3's as background music but not from Xbox Music. Adding XBM to the list is ok, but they better leave everything else the same.
BULLSHIT.
I have been waiting for this feature since the PS3 launch, tha was one of my biggest dissapointments, having the all mighty power of the cell and not being capable of streaming music in the background, meanwhile the x360 always could.
Bought a 360 last year and that has been one of my most used features, streaming music frommy pc.
And that is one big F U for everyone out there that lives in a country where intenet sucks. Like me. Top speed? 100kb/s for a complete house ( 5 computers, smartphones and tablets)
Ugh, not a big deal for everyone, but for me ot is.
I have been waiting for this feature since the PS3 launch, tha was one of my biggest dissapointments, having the all mighty power of the cell and not being capable of streaming music in the background, meanwhile the x360 always could.
Bought a 360 last year and that has been one of my most used features, streaming music frommy pc.
And that is one big F U for everyone out there that lives in a country where intenet sucks. Like me. Top speed? 100kb/s for a complete house ( 5 computers, smartphones and tablets)
Ugh, not a big deal for everyone, but for me ot is.
Seems like an odd choice, and a bit stupid, but I can't help but wonder if it is just because they don't have a music app for it in the first place.
Music Unlimited will be a seperate entity made by a different part of the company that will run with a game, just like any other app that might play audio. It's possible that they just haven't made their audio app yet seeing as is probably one of least used functions and will come at a later date.
Won't bother me though, I've never used it on my 360 or Vita.
Music Unlimited will be a seperate entity made by a different part of the company that will run with a game, just like any other app that might play audio. It's possible that they just haven't made their audio app yet seeing as is probably one of least used functions and will come at a later date.
Won't bother me though, I've never used it on my 360 or Vita.
Terbinator
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OMG this is delicious.
Glorified G
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It's clear they're pushing Music Unlimited. It's the same reason you can't play audio cd's. It looks like Sony doesn't want any music played on ps4 unless it's going through their subscription service.
Nathan_Drake
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IdreamofHIME
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Ok, that really is shit. I use my PS3 to play MP3's all the time. It's actually my main source of music in the house.
Sony does if they want the sales, and their best selling point is still "Holy shit, did Microsoft really just do that?" Microsoft has given me dozens of reasons to decide that I'm never buying an Xbox One, Sony still hasn't really stepped up and given me that many reasons why I should buy a PS4 unless I absolutely must have a new console.
razgriz417
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never used it myself (music on PS3) but this is Bullshit, I'm more pissed at the no DLNA thing, guess I'll have to keep my ps3 around :/
That's why it's a novelty now. Rather than streamers just using the PS4, they're going to need to use their old equipment again. What a waste.
Disco Batman
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Pre-order cancelled thread?
Mamont1537
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No mp3 support is lame.
I'm pretty sure Music Unlimited doesn't have artists I usually listen to (and I don't think this service is available in Russia at all).
I'm pretty sure Music Unlimited doesn't have artists I usually listen to (and I don't think this service is available in Russia at all).
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Bummed about this cutting out audio and video out of our control.
maquiladora
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Kinda shit alright. Though I have to say I never once used by PS3 to play MP3's. I probably would never have wanted to on the PS4 either.
velociraptor
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yoshida pls
Thanks for the quick reply and you have a great avatar. At least the price isn't too bad but damn you paywalls and walled gardens...everyone wants to be Apple and iTunes
silver.tongue
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Personally I don't care. I never used this feature with the 360 or even PS3 (in the games that supported it). The whole music in the background breaks imersion for me.
That said, this is bullshit. There's no reason for it aside from pushing Music Unlimited to PS4 users.
I won't subscribe. Good luck wth that, Sony.
That said, this is bullshit. There's no reason for it aside from pushing Music Unlimited to PS4 users.
I won't subscribe. Good luck wth that, Sony.
entremet
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The PS3 never had system wide custom soundtracks. It was done at the individual game level.
If people are seriously cancelling their pre-orders over something like this, you probably should just hold off on any new console at all next month.
thelatestmodel
Junior, please.
Did anyone actually use this feature on their PS3 / 360? I sure didn't. I've got way too many other music players to worry about putting music on my console.
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