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Sony PS4 wins best hardware category at Gamescom

Written by Andre Yoskowitz @ 26 Aug 2013 8:06 User comments (7)

Sony PS4 wins best hardware category at Gamescom

Gamescom has announced all of its show winners, following the conclusion of the four-day computer and video games trade fair.
Sony took the best hardware category, but Xbox One exclusive 'Titanfall' took the best next-gen game category.

Bungie's upcoming epic 'Destiny' took the most awards, including best console game for Sony and best online multiplayer.

The full list:

Best Console Game Sony:
Destiny

Best Console Game Nintendo:
Mario Kart 8

Best Console Game Microsoft Xbox:
Titanfall

Best Next Generation Console Game:
Titanfall

Best Action Game:
Destiny



Best Role Playing Game:
The Elder Scrolls Online

Best Racing Game:
Forza Motorsport 5

Best Sports Game:
FIFA 14

Best Simulation Game:
WarThunder

Best Family Game:
Mario Kart 8

Best Hardware including Peripheral:
PlayStation 4

Best Mobile Game:
The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds

Best Online Multiplayer Game:
Destiny

Best PC Game:
Battlefield 4

Best Social/Casual/Online Game:
The Elder Scrolls Online

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7 user comments

127.8.2013 00:33

Is that a surprise? The playstation 4 is way more beefed up in hardware compared to the xbox one. AND is cheaper!

227.8.2013 08:49

Isn't it odd the Elder Scrolls On-line won but is still in closed beta? Or am I wrong?

327.8.2013 08:56

Originally posted by joebloe12:
The playstation 4 is way more beefed up in hardware compared to the xbox one. AND is cheaper!
I doubt when it comes to playing games on your 1080p TV you will see and notice much difference between either of them.

I also think for on-line play people (invariably PS fans) are writing off the benefit of the huge number of dedicated servers Microsoft are going to have.

As for price it is hardly a vast gap & with a free game less so....and some PS4 features need the camera, which takes the balance Xbox One's way.

Personally I'm waiting to see what they are like when they are launched.

Either way I'm waiting until they drop below £200, but once again I'll end up with both enjoying both & laughing at the fanboys who 'support' one international corporation or the other and miss out.


430.8.2013 10:56

Originally posted by Interestx:
Originally posted by joebloe12:
The playstation 4 is way more beefed up in hardware compared to the xbox one. AND is cheaper!
I doubt when it comes to playing games on your 1080p TV you will see and notice much difference between either of them.

I also think for on-line play people (invariably PS fans) are writing off the benefit of the huge number of dedicated servers Microsoft are going to have.

As for price it is hardly a vast gap & with a free game less so....and some PS4 features need the camera, which takes the balance Xbox One's way.

Personally I'm waiting to see what they are like when they are launched.

Either way I'm waiting until they drop below £200, but once again I'll end up with both enjoying both & laughing at the fanboys who 'support' one international corporation or the other and miss out.


I feel you on that. They both got some advantage and letdowns.

530.8.2013 22:05

Funny how you can win a 'best role-playing game' award when you were the only rpg there...lol

630.8.2013 22:05

Funny how you can win a 'best role-playing game' award when you were the only rpg there...lol

731.8.2013 15:39

Originally posted by Interestx:
Originally posted by joebloe12:
The playstation 4 is way more beefed up in hardware compared to the xbox one. AND is cheaper!
I doubt when it comes to playing games on your 1080p TV you will see and notice much difference between either of them.

I also think for on-line play people (invariably PS fans) are writing off the benefit of the huge number of dedicated servers Microsoft are going to have.

As for price it is hardly a vast gap & with a free game less so....and some PS4 features need the camera, which takes the balance Xbox One's way.

Personally I'm waiting to see what they are like when they are launched.

Either way I'm waiting until they drop below £200, but once again I'll end up with both enjoying both & laughing at the fanboys who 'support' one international corporation or the other and miss out.



either way I am waiting till they drop down in price and can run CFW then laugh at fan boys like i do with my xk3y and ps3 rogero. still think the ps3 is better that the xbox as it is a 3d bluray player,its just nice isn't it :). (not talking about games here or graphics just what else it can be used for

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