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Sony says more than 10 million PlayStation 4 consoles have now been sold worldwide, making the console’s launch one of the most successful in history.
The company announced the updated sales figures at the Gamescom conference in Cologne, where it also unveiled a new game sharing feature and confirmed that the PS TV micro-console would be launching in the US on October 14 and in the UK on November 14.
The palm-sized console allows PS4 owners to stream games to other TVs in their house but also offers access to third-party applications like Netflix.
Show all 21 1 /21The best upcoming games (and their release dates) The best upcoming games (and their release dates) Assassin's Creed: Unity Set in Paris during the French Revolution, Ubisoft's latest Assassin's Creed looks incredible. For the first time, four players can take on missions in multiplayer co-op, and there's also a new stealth option, which contrasts well with the fluid movement of the deadly Assassin. Release date: October 2014
The best upcoming games (and their release dates) Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare The 11 year-old military first person shooter series is about to become more futuristic, with characters that look more realistic than ever - plus, Kevin Spacey stars as the bad guy. The downloadable content for will be released first on Xbox Live. Release date: November 2014
The best upcoming games (and their release dates) Splatoon Nintendo's not known for its shooters, so they've entered the territory with a big inky bang for the Wii U. Play online as a squid in two teams of four to cover as much of the ground in your team's ink as possible - avoiding a splattering from your enemies. Bold, bright, boisterous, and a lot of fun. Release date: Q1 2015
The best upcoming games (and their release dates) The Order: 1886 Set in a stunning cinematic Victorian London (except with some curious/scary 'half-breed' monsters), the third-person shooter is exclusive to PlayStation 4. Steampunk fans will be very happy. Release date: February 2015
The best upcoming games (and their release dates) Super Smash Bros New characters are coming to battle - including Pac-Man. Players will also be able to fight as their Mii character, as either a Brawler, Gunner or Swordfighter. Release date: 'Holiday 2014'
The best upcoming games (and their release dates) Destiny The $500 Million first person shooter with hints of MMO is nearly here. Set in a post-apocalyptic setting in space, Destiny will take players on a surprising journey. Release date: September 2014
The best upcoming games (and their release dates) Evolve 5 players. Four as hunters, one as a giant alien monster. Release date: October 2014
The best upcoming games (and their release dates) Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End Naughty Dog aren't giving much away here, other than a clip of an older Nathan Drake. But he looks good. Release date: 2015
The best upcoming games (and their release dates) No Man's Sky Space? Tick. Dinosaurs? Tick. Indie title dubbed as 'stealing the show' at E3. Tick. Release date: TBticked
The best upcoming games (and their release dates) Batman: Arkham Knight Nananananananana! Just watch the trailer. Release date: can't wait for 2015
The best upcoming games (and their release dates) Legend of Zelda for Wii U There were rumours that the protagonist was Zelda instead of Link, but Eiji Aonuma has denied this. It does look like the new Zelda will be more open and vast than ever - and it looks gorgeous. Release date: 2015
The best upcoming games (and their release dates) Little Big Planet 3 Sackboy's got some new friends this time round in PlayStation's puzzle platformer, each with different skills opening up a range of different, and cute, challenges. Release date: November 2014
The best upcoming games (and their release dates) The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt In the latest from the series which recently got a nod from none other than Barack Obama, the scope for Geralt’s open world looks vast. Release date: February 2015
The best upcoming games (and their release dates) Yoshi's Woolly World Just when you though Yoshi couldn't be any more adorable. This beautiful new world of yarn is one you'll want to unravel, and it looks like the perfect children's game. You can also play with a friend as red yarn Yoshi. Release date: 2015
The best upcoming games (and their release dates) Sunset Overdrive The colourful comic style offering exclusive to Xbox One combines the feel of Sum 41/Tony Hawk with a random mix of mutants and energy drinks. Release date: October, 2014
The best upcoming games (and their release dates) Bloodborne From the Dark Souls director Hidetaka Miyazaki (but it's NOT a sequel), Sony exclusive Bloodborne looks dark, difficult, and dramatic. Release date: 2015
The best upcoming games (and their release dates) Rainbow Six Siege Tom Clancy's tactical multiplayer shooter goes back to basics where destruction will ensue whether you play as a criminal or the police. Release date: 2015
The best upcoming games (and their release dates) Dragon Age: Inquisition Bioware's RPG sequel to Dragon Age 2 will let players explore more than ever before - and there are several different major endings depending on your decisions in the game. Release date: October, 2014
The best upcoming games (and their release dates) Ori and the Blind Forest This indie release from Microsoft is one for those who love being enchanted by gorgeously unique artwork in a platformer. Release date: TBA
The best upcoming games (and their release dates) Far Cry 4 Set in a region of the Himalayas, you get to ride on an elephant with weapons, and invite friends to join you to play via PlayStation Plus, even if they don't own the game. Release date: November 2014
The best upcoming games (and their release dates) Alien: Isolation What’s scarier than a survival horror game about being attacked by an alien? Being attacked by an alien in a virtual reality headset. You should try this on Oculus Rift. Release date: October 2014
Nostalgic gamers can also use it access a back catalogue of hundreds of classic Sony games via PlayStation Now – although this service will only be available in Europe from 2015 onwards.
The PS TV is set to cost $99 in the US and £84.99 in the UK, with customers able to pay extra for a bundle including a DualShock 3 controller. Analysts think the device might appeal to older gamers who don’t want to splash out on a PS4 but want to play games from the PS1 and PS2.
Sony’s confidence in streaming technology was also apparent with SharePlay, a newly-announced feature for the PS4 that Sony says will work as a “virtual couch”.
Customers will be able to share games with friends remotely even if they do not own a game – either ‘handing over’ their controller in single-player titles or playing together in co-op modes.
An update to the PS4’s firmware will also introduce a long-awaited YouTube app for the console that will let gamers upload footage directly to the site.
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