Once you unbox the PlayStation 4 you bought today, you can connect it to the Internet and watch the console transform into a social gaming experience with built-in Facebook integration.
Facebook has worked with Sony in the past on tie-ins with the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita, but the social network's integration with the PS4 goes deeper than before.
"It used to be up to the individual game to do integration," said Facebook engineer Colin Creitz, who led the PS4 project. "Now the PlayStation 4 comes with a 'share' button right on the controller, which allows you to share stills and screenshots as well as gameplay video. It also allows live broadcasts. It goes beyond Facebook integration, as proud as we are of that."
Sony has emphasized the PlayStation 4's sharing capabilities since day one. During its February announcement event , the company said the console's online network would be based on real-life relationships—including real names and real photos—a departure from the gaming norm. The Facebook login is optional at setup, and you can change your sharing settings if you want to go off the grid.
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