The author is criticizing a video created by someone named Anton, where Anton claims that Sony is cutting down the functionality of the PS4 console to increase pixel density and frame rates. The author argues that Anton's claims are based on rumors and speculation, and that the console's performance has actually improved over time, citing examples of games like Assassin's Creed Syndicate and Star Wars Battlefront. The author also points out that Anton's video relies on false assumptions and lacks evidence, and that Anton himself appears to be uninformed about console gaming and its technical aspects.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The video's author recommends buying games only on Steam.
2. Sony has allegedly unblocked 7 core processors in the PS4 for use in games.
3. However, this information is based on a rumor that originated on foreign forums.
4. The rumor claims that Sony has unlocked the 7th core processor in the PS4, similar to what Microsoft did with the Xbox One.
5. The Xbox One's functionality was cut down in January 2015 to allow for more powerful games.
6. The Xbox One's gesture function using Kinect was also cut out in a recent update.
7. Battlefield 4 on the console was released in 2013 and had frame rate issues.
8. The game Star Wars: Battlefront was released in 2015 and runs at 900p and 60fps on the console.
9. Assassin's Creed: Syndicate was released in 2015 and had improved performance compared to its predecessor.
10. The author claims that games on the Xbox One are getting better over time, with improved resolution and frame rates.
11. The author provides statistics from a player website showing that Star Wars: Battlefront has a large player base despite its lower resolution.
12. The author claims that the manufacturer of video cards is cutting down their functionality, not just console manufacturers.
Note that some of these "facts" may be disputed or based on rumors, and should be verified through other sources before being accepted as true.