NEW YORK – Sony says it will launch its latest video game console, the PlayStation 4, on Nov. 15 in the U.S. and Canada.
Sony Corp. said Tuesday that the gaming system will launch in Australia and European countries including Austria, Germany, Sweden and the U.K. on Nov. 29. The PS4 will also go on sale that day in 10 Latin American countries, including Argentina, Brazil and Chile.
The PS4 will cost $399 in Canada.
Microsoft Corp.’s rival Xbox One will cost $499. Microsoft has not announced an exact launch date.
The two consoles will be the first major gaming systems since Nintendo’s Wii U went on sale last November.
Sony unveiled the new gaming system in June during the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) in Los Angeles.
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Shu Yoshida, president of Sony Worldwide Studios, said the company’s studios have more than 30 PS4 games in development, including 12 brand new intellectual properties.
Sony is also betting big on social networking features. The new version of its DualShock controller includes a “share” button that allows you to post gameplay footage and screenshots.
Friends can watch as you play a game, and you’ll even be able to let a pal take control of your game from afar if you can’t get past a tough battle. The controller also includes a touchpad and a Move motion sensor that works with a camera placed near the TV set.
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