The PlayStation 4 (PS4) is a home video game console developed by Sony Interactive Entertainment. Announced as the successor to the PlayStation 3 in February 2013, it was launched on November 15, 2013, in North America, November 29, 2013, in Europe, South America, and Australia, and on February 22, 2014, in Japan. A console of the eighth generation, it competes with Microsoft's Xbox One and Nintendo's Wii U and Switch.
The original PlayStation 4 console with a DualShock 4 controller
PlayStation 4 at E3 2013
DualShock 4 controller
The PlayStation 4 Camera, which is required for use with the PS VR
Sony Interactive Entertainment
Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC (SIE) is an American multinational video game and digital entertainment company of Sony. Jointly established by two subsidiaries in 2016, it primarily operates the PlayStation brand of video game consoles and products. It is also the world's largest company in the video game industry based on its equity investments.
SIE's headquarters in San Mateo, California
Former Sony Computer Entertainment headquarters in Akasaka, Minato, Tokyo
Former Sony Computer Entertainment America headquarters in Foster City, California, United States