The PS4's on-screen user interface has been streamlined, with a horizontal bar of large icons for games and apps. Once you've turned on the power, it takes just a few minutes to connect to the Internet and create or update a free account on Sony's PlayStation Network. The PlayStation 4 is a slender, unobtrusive box that plugs into your TV via HDMI cable. The PS3 will still be available for $200, but that's now 7-year-old technology. That's $100 cheaper than the Xbox One, but $100 more than Nintendo's year-old Wii U. It's not yet absolutely essential, but if you're ready to upgrade from a PlayStation 3 or rival console, it's worth the $400 price tag. It also offers such a wealth of easily accessible media apps, including Hulu and Netflix, that may draw even the non-gamers in your household. Its launch lineup includes 22 games to attract fans of just about any genre, from military shooters to sports simulations to family-friendly adventures. If you're somewhere in between - say, a frequent game player who doesn't feel an ironclad allegiance to either system - the PlayStation 4 is a good buy. Indeed, many gamers have already made up their minds months ago. There's no reason for envy: Most of the best PlayStation 4 games will be available on Microsoft's new console as well. Microsoft diehards will grouse about the PlayStation hype until Nov. Watch Video: A first look at PlayStation 4
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