Abertay students some of first to learn on PlayStation 4

Computer games students at Abertay will be among the first in Europe to learn on the Sony PlayStation 4 games console.

Sony has provided development kits in a project to ensure future programmers know how to work with its technology.

Gregor White, the university’s director of academic enterprise, said: “We have a very strong relationship with Sony and the initiative has given our students access to previous Sony development kits, allowing them to learn on the same technology used by games industry professionals.

“We’re absolutely delighted to be one of the first universities to receive PS4 development kits, which coupled with the PlayStation Vita kits we have, gives our students an incredible head start.”

Sony’s Luke Savage said: “The next generation of PlayStation developers are in education right now and getting students working on PS4 and PS Vita means we’ll have graduates who can hit the ground running when they enter our studios.”