Microsoft may not have DRM-free disc-based gaming on the Xbox One, but they do have an “exclusive achievement” available for people that order the Xbox One Day One Edition package. They’ll also print “DAY ONE 2013” on the commemorative controller. That’s got to be worth something, right?
Sony released the specifications for the PS4 system early this morning and some of the details should please PlayStation fans. As previously revealed by Jack Tretton during the Sony pre-E3 stage presentation, the basic hardware will cost $399 in the US. A mono headset, HDMI cable, and a wireless controller are included in the box. An additional wireless controller will be available for $59. The optional PlayStation Camera will also be available for $59.
The launch unit will come with a 500GB internal drive and users can replace the drive themselves with a standard 2.5 inch hard drive. Always a nice touch when you’re installing multiple games from Blu-ray discs and need to cheaply expand storage.
In related news, Sony representatives verified that there will be no region-lock on the PS4. They also used Twitter to confirm that gamers without PS Plus subscriptions will not be able to participate in multiplayer gaming on the PS4, but that singleplayer games and media streaming will be permitted.
Nintendo didn’t have an E3 stage show this year. Instead, Nintendo decided to to just have a short 40 minute video presentation to communicate to their fans. The Nintendo Direct show was hosted by an uncomfortable-looking Satoru Iwata.
Games shown included Pokemon X and Y, Super Mario 3D World, Mario Kart 8, Wii Party U, Wii Fit U, Art Academy, Sonic Lost World, The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD, The Wonderful 101, Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze, Bayonetta 2, Project X, and a new Super Smash Brothers for Wii U and the 3DS. Nintendo also showed about 20 seconds of some AAA third-party titles in a montage, once again illustrating how important AAA third-party relationships are to them.
Wii U eShop games were also previewed with a quick snippet of footage. Mutant Mudds Deluxe, Oddworld: New & Tasty, Shovel Knight, and A World of Kelfings were included. Most of Nintendo’s upcoming first-party games will be available as direct eShop downloads as well.
Fans can go to select Best Buy locations and check out some of Nintendo’s E3 games for themselves. (Thanks, Locker K!)
This week we skip the summer releases to catch up on Upstream Color, a sci-fi movie about, well, we’re not entirely sure what. But it’s a synopsis you won’t want to miss. At the 53-minute mark, this week’s 3×3 is about jewelry in movies.
Next week: Man of Steel
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