Mark Cerny
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Since the PlayStation 4's launch, Sony's clearly been trying its best to turn the new-gen console into a social hub, allowing you to interact with other users in numerous different ways. With firmware update v3.00 just around the corner, these features are being expanded upon even further, with additions like creating your own communities and tracking certain in-game events being implemented into the already impressive functionality.

From the What's New section on the machine's home screen to the Live from PlayStation app, it's easy to see what your friends and other players are up to, while components like Share Play and the ability to upload screenshots or videos to social networks gives the whole PS4 experience a highly connected feel. We'd argue that Sony's managed to incorporate these social aspects quite well: they're relatively simple to use, there's a wide range of ways to share those special gaming moments, and being able to keep up to date with your online buddies ties the whole thing together into a rather neat package.

However, just because these social features are present doesn't mean that you'll want to use them. For example, we remember when Share Play was announced and people were going crazy over it. A few months down the line, and it's something that seems to have been mostly forgotten. And so, with that in mind, we want to know what you think: do you actually use the PS4's social features? Does firmware 3.0 have you super excited for more? Take part in our included polls, and then tell us your thoughts in the comments section below.

Do you use the PlayStation 4's social features? (118 votes)

  1. Yes, I use them all the time13%
  2. I use them sometimes31%
  3. I rarely make use of them19%
  4. No, I never bother using them38%

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What's your favourite social feature on the PlayStation 4? (114 votes)

  1. I enjoy browsing the What's New section19%
  2. I like sharing screenshots in text chats with friends11%
  3. I always upload my best moments to social networks12%
  4. Share Play is a very handy feature4%
  5. I like to stream my games using Live from PlayStation6%
  6. I like to watch other people play games using Live from PlayStation17%
  7. I just told you - I don't use any of them32%

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