Just like Microsoft had a bevy of tech demos around their booth to show off new Xbox One controller and Kinect functionality, so too did Sony for the PS4. Sony just happened to name their tech demo as well.
Meet The Playroom.
The video above shows off just a little of what The Playroom was about at E3, with specific functionality showing off the following PS4 tech:
- Light bar – tracked by the PlayStation 4 Camera to create augmentations, like holographic panels around you on screen.
- Touch pad – easy to use for scrolling and interacting in the various AR environments. Players can touch, move and play with AR characters like Asobi, an interactive flying robot who comes out to play in your living room.
- Motion sensor – take a look at how a classic Air Hockey game is given a holographic visual treatment, with players stretching, twisting and bending to try to get the upper hand.
- Improved dual motors – watch how you can interact in different ways with AR Bots via the DualShock 4 controller’s Dual Motors and Speaker.
- Second-screen experiences — the PS4 uses your mobile phone, tablet or PlayStation Vita to create a 3D plastic toy for the AR Bots to chase after.
There are no plans to release The Playroom outside of E3, but that video gives you an idea of what you can expect in your next-gen games.
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