Sony played the release of their new console very, very smartly; after Microsoft bungled the announcement of the Xbox One by almost completely forgetting to even mention that their new console even plays games, Sony's mission statement read thus: GAMES GAMES GAMES! Of course, now that the system has been released, we realise that it doesn't quite have the launch line-up to back up that statement.
Aside from the multi-platform releases and online downloadable games, there are only two games you can buy for your new PlayStation 4 in-stores, and they are the good but not great Killzone: Shadow Fall (review here) and the fun but very forgettable Knack (review here). Of the online games, only the incredibly addictive Resogun comes highly recommended, and even then it's something that could have possibly looked just as good on a PS3.
While we would never have looked forward from the launch of the PS3 and predicted the likes of The Last Of Us or Bioshock Infinite, and we shouldn't judge the PS4 on its launch titles, it is disappointing that a system that is positioning itself as a system for gamers, doesn't have the "must own" game to make you want to rush out to buy the system.
The €399 price tag doesn't get you the PlayStation Eye (another €60 should you want to own one), which doesn't quite compete with the Xbox Kinect in terms of technical capabilities, but you get the impression that Sony aren't really trying to compete in that interactive gaming arena. In every other area though, the PS4 equals or surpasses the Xbox One's tech specs, and the newly revamped operating system have made it even easier for games developers to make games for the systems, so as much as we have some massive Sony exclusives to look forward to - such as Infamous: Second Son and The Order: 1886 - there's also a lot of scope for "indie" gaming to flourish on this platform.
The streamlined look to the console itself makes it a sexy and futuristic addition to your living room, the improved controller is now just about as good as a controller can get, and the "share" option on the controller really feeds into the social media aspect that Sony are wanting to push with the new system. Want to take a photo or record a short video of your gaming prowess to show off to your friends on Facebook or the PS Room? Done!
All in all, the PS4 is a difficult system to review in just two weeks, and as we're getting is a taster of what the system is capable of. But in terms of potential, this is the system to beat. For gamers, this is the system to own.