The Design Studio Behind Xbox Reviews The PlayStation 4 | Co.Design | business + design

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Over at fastcodesign.com they asked the design team behind the original XBox, the big black bulky X block that you could not stack, to look at the design of the PS4 and its controller. The piece gives some remarkable insight into product design and the highs and lows of the just released PS4.

Of note is the fact that the design of the console looks premium, but the execution not so:

While falling in love with Sony’s approach for the finer details, we couldn’t help but notice that less attention was paid to the execution of the PS4’s finishes. Even from across the room you can see the unevenness in the glossy surfaces, and blushing in the injection molded textured surfaces. The net effect: a premium price tag on a (seemingly) less than premium product. Ouch.

This could be put into perspective as the PS4 is the first console not manufactured inside Japan. Sony transferred their production line to China to safe costs.

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