At first glance, it may appear that the PS4's user interface shares little in common with the PlayStation 3's "XrossMediaBar" interface, a familiar sight for owners of Sony's 2006-era televisions.

The PS4 is Sony's most attractively designed piece of hardware. It's a beautiful system, with a sharp, slightly angled profile accented by a light bar that acts as a console status indicator.

The PS5 lifecycle is expected to be similar to the PS4's, indicating it will be around even when the next system is out. Gamers eagerly anticipate the next PlayStation while the PS5 proves its ...