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Sony initially launched the PlayStation 4 in North America, whereas Microsoft launched the Xbox One in 13 markets to begin with. The Japanese company finally caught up with Redmond a couple of days ago when it released PS4 in Europe. Early sales in the UK have the PlayStation 4 leading Xbox One, though retailers are of the view that the latter might do well in the run up to Christmas. At this point in time, there appears to be a much higher level of online buzz for Sony’s console as opposed to Microsoft’s new gaming machine.

UK’s biggest retailer, GAME, said that demand for pre-orders of the PS4 has been four times higher than for the PS3. Amazon UK, the country’s second biggest retailer, has already said that based on current pre-order levels, Sony’s new console is going to be its fastest selling console ever, overtaking the Xbox One. PS4 has been launched in the UK almost a week after the Xbox One came out, and Microsoft is currently working hard to replenish stock as we head into the holiday season. Several retailers expect that Microsoft’s console will take the lead around Christmas, but currently PS4 seems to be generating all the buzz. Right now, the PS4 sits on top of the “Most Wished For” chart on Amazon UK.

PS4 Leading Xbox One In UK Early Sales original content from Ubergizmo.

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When it comes to video games being turned into movies, it is not often that blockbusters arrive on the silver screen. Rather, it is more or less the case of the movie bombing, while the game itself continues to make tons of money. Remember Mortal Kombat? How about Super Mario Bros.? Even Mario’s widespread appeal could not prevent a box office bomb. Well, Sony does have a pretty decent movie studio, and their forays into Spiderman have proven to be rather lucrative in the past, so they might be casting an eye on turning video games into movies as well. We have seen the Need for Speed trailer before, and before you know it, Sony has been seen registering the domain name for The Last Of Us.

thelastofusmovie.net is now under the care of Sony, which would no doubt spark off plenty of speculation that there is a film version of the extremely cinematic PS3 exclusive coming our way. Of course, it might just be a purchase made on the defensive front for all you know, but I would like to think that Sony has a bunch of far more viable money making plans than this down the road. What do you think?

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