Sony's fourth PlayStation console is fast, sleek and powerful. Its new DualShock gamepad is the best Sony's ever made. And the console is just getting started. The DualShock 4 is everything gamers wanted from Sony's next gamepad.

Fast; Powerful; Great gamepad; Beautiful design; Dramatic improvement over PS3 gamepad; Clickable touchpad; The best triggers on any gamepad

Short gamepad battery life; Weak game lineup at launch; Terrible battery life; Analog stick coating isn't grippy enough

It's huge question: Should you buy the new PlayStation 4? The short answer: Yes, definitely. But maybe not quite yet. Let's take a deeper look. The PS4 is a more compact console than the towering PS3. It's Sony's best ever, full of thoughtful improvements. But $400 is a lot of money to spend.

Amazing controller; social media functions; better graphics

Needs more exclusive, must-have games; won't play PS3 games

In last 5 years the Sony have build just a simple gaming consol which is quit not satisfaction for gamer like me. But after release of Sony Playstation its just enters in a whole new era of gaming and I really like enjoying it.

One year after its initial release, and to cap off two decades of PlayStation, the Sony PlayStation 4 finds itself in an esteemed position at the tail-end of 2014. The PS4 seems to be winning the new-generation console race against the Xbox One - at least, in terms of sales - and its growing library...

Fast user interface; powerful for producing graphical gaming marvels; holds masses of future potential; Remote Play via PS Vita is fun; strengthening games lineup

Still no media streaming; 500GB storage insufficient; Store download prices are often absurdly high

The PS4 console delivers on all counts for PlayStation gamers with superior hardware and a list of games that will grow over time. While it lacks some of the multimedia features of the Xbox One, the PlayStation 4 can still hold its own as a family entertainment device.

Sony has created a powerhouse with the Playstation brand and loyal followers have come to expect unrivaled versatility and performance from any device bearing the brand name. The Playstation 4 is heralded as one of the most advanced gaming consoles on the market today with elevated capabilities...

If you're looking to jump into the new generation of consoles and want the highest possible performance without spending a small fortune, look no further than the PlayStation 4. Pound-for-pound compared to the Xbox One and Wii U, the PS4 reigns as the most powerful "next-gen" console in 2014.

Perfect controller; more powerful specs than Xbox One; higher resolution multiplatform games; only $399; compact form factor; runs quiet

Lacks some functionality that even the PS3 has; not much of a game library yet

Two years into its life cycle and the Sony PlayStation 4 has definitely reached its stride. The eighth-generation game system packs the same impressive power, excellent DualShock 4 controller, and nearly identical interface it had when the system launched, and remains a strong, compelling package.

Attractive, compact design; DualShock 4 feels much better than the Sixaxis or DualShock 3 controllers before it; Great streaming support; Many new features

Most features require a PlayStation Network connection; Non-free-to-play multiplayer requires a PS Plus subscription; DualShock 4 lightbar can't be turned off

It's not enough to just be a gamer anymore. Hardware makers know that you're using any number of devices at any given moment, even while you're in the act of fragging dudes in the latest shooter, and the next generation of consoles has been designed with that in mind.

True gamers have always been early adopters, but I believe the next-generation of gaming is still a year or more away when it comes to game design and making the most out of the amazing system Sony has delivered.

Positives Great new design; incredible controller; integrated sharing and streaming; cool remote and second screen features

Negatives Online now requires PS Plus subscription; limited export capabilities; no Bluetooth/IR support for headsets or remotes; poor library management; weak launch lineup; no MP3 or DNLA support