Sony E3 2013 PlayStation briefing roundup: PS4 takes E3 with $399 price tag

Finally, the PS4's menacing-looking box has been revealed. More importantly, however, Sony clearly aimed for the Xbox One's throat during its E3 press conference -- especially with software, services and a cheaper retail price. Alongside a friendly policy toward used games and epic title reveals for the PS4, Sony introduced a new PS3 bundle for the fall and more. Get your fix of all the stories from the event by clicking past the break for our full roundup.

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PlayStation Hardware

• PlayStation 4 console hardware finally revealed

• Sony PlayStation 4 price: $399

• Sony DualShock 4 hands-on

• Sony PlayStation 4 eyes-on

• Sony announces GTA V exclusive PS3 bundle and headset, coming September 17th for $299

• Sony PS4 will support used games with no restrictions

Software and services

• Sony to bring original programming to PS4 and PSN

• Redbox Instant, Flixster to join Sony's own live event streaming service on PS3, PS4 and PlayStation Vita

• PS4 to require PS Plus membership for multiplayer play

• PlayStation Plus membership will carry over from PS3 to PS4

• Sony will launch cloud gaming service for PS3, PS4 and Vita in 2014

Games

• Sony announces PS Plus edition of Driveclub will be free for a year

• Final Fantasy XV and Kingdom Hearts 3 announced for PlayStation 4

• Transistor coming to the PS4, Sony doubles down on indie games

• Quantic Dream's The Dark Sorcerer demo highlights PS4's graphics power

• Elder Scrolls Online coming to the PS4 in the spring

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