I bought this a few weeks ago and I am already loving all of the features. There are so many great games out already and many more to come soon, especially Final Fantasy VII Remake!

Sony and Microsoft have online multiplayer for their consoles, but you have to pay for them. PlayStation Plus costs slightly less than Xbox Live Gold for an annual membership, but is the same price month-to-month.

The last years have seen an incredible growth in gaming console popularity. We see that besides the established users of consoles, a lot of people are converting everyday from the "good-ol'" PC to a gaming console.

Great Graphics; Great Performance; DualShock 4; Attractive Design; Touchpad

Bad battery life

The last years have seen an incredible growth in gaming console popularity. We see that besides the established users of consoles, a lot of people are converting everyday from the "good-ol'" PC to a gaming console.

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.