SpecsUpdate
LicenseProprietary
Based OnFreeBSD
Default Desktop EnvironmentPlayStation UI
Init-System?
Package Manager?
OS FamilyUNIX
Main UsageGame console, set top box
OriginJapan
Official Supported Architecturesamd64/x86_64(PS4), PowerPC(PS3), ARM(Vita)
DeveloperSony Interactive Entertainment
Available OnPlayStation devices
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Pros
Pro Some good exclusives
It has some really good exclusive titles.
Pro Content is available on other devices
PlayStation Store content like Movies is also available on android and iOS devices.
Cons
Con Remote must be bought seperately
A PS3 or PS4 remote must be bought sperately.
Con Power demanding
The PS4 needs ~93 watts if you play something on netflix.
Con Vendor lock-in
You have to use their services their app store and so on. There is no way to sideload apps.
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