Sony Reveals PlayStation 4 20th Anniversary Edition

Sony has presented the 20th Anniversary limited edition PlayStation 4 during the celebration event held on last Wednesday December 3, matching the date of the launching of original PlayStation in Japan on December 3, 1994. The 20th anniversary edition PS4 console match the color and style of the old PlayStation One (original PS1). Sony said that it will go on sale starting December 6, 2014 and only 12,300 units will be sold worldwide.

The PlayStation 4 20th Anniversary Edition is color grey or "Original Grey" as it’s officially coded. The console comes in a special box with the 20th anniversary engraving. The price is €499 for European market, there are no price yet for other countries.

Xbox One vs PS4, even in first 24 hours Sales

Let's break down both the opening day sales of Microsoft’s Xbox One and PS4. Microsoft said that their Xbox One shipped 1 million consoles in the first 24 hours. However Microsoft also acknowledged problems and defects with their console particularly the disc drive. It was reported on social media that user are experiencing grinding noise in the disc drive of the unit every time they insert a disc.

“We’re working directly with those affected to get a replacement console to them as soon as possible through our advance exchange program,” Microsoft said in a statement. “Customers have the option for us to send a replacement console right away without waiting until they have returned their old one. This means a customer only has to wait a matter of days, rather than weeks to get back up and running.”

Microsoft said that its Xbox One sold 1 million units in its first 24 hours on sale, it's their largest ever. The console is also sold out in a number of locations. PlayStation 4, which was launched a week ahead also reported 1 million in sales in the first 24 hours.

PlayStation Vita TV

Sony on Monday announced that they will be releasing a slimmer, lighter and more casual PS Vita in October. They also revealed the PS Vita TV which their answer to rival the Apple TV.

It will be PlayStation's smallest ever device measuring at 6cm by 10cm and will let you play PS Vita games on your television.

The new gadget will let you use several video streaming services and play classic games from the PlayStation One and PSP.

And it will connect to the PlayStation 4, enabling you to play Vita games through your PS4. Games included are God Eater 2, Soul Sacrifice Delta and Phantasy Star online.

Details:

•  Size: 6cm by 10cm
•  Allows you to play Vita games on your television
•  DualShock 3 controller
•  Card slot for Vita memory cards
•  You can use video streaming services
•  Allows PSone Classics and PSP games
•  connects to PlayStation 4