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Contrary to the brand new commercial, PlayStation 4 players don't dance around their memorabilia laden house to the sound of The Chemical Brothers – it's a lifestyle that we could only dream of. Living with Sony's new-gen system is a step forward from its predecessors, though, and we think that that's what the company is getting at with its latest advert. As such, we figured that it was worth padding out this dreary Friday afternoon with five reasons why the life of a PS4 player is wonderful. You can't beat a bit of filler content, eh?

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Software selection is stellar

We know it's become a meme at this point, but we can't help but shake our heads when people criticise the PS4's software lineup. Through a combination of first-party and third-party, the system has virtually every genre checked, and its selection is only going to get more diverse as we approach 2016. Sure, there could have been more exclusives for the console at this stage, but next year's looking like a real return to form in that department. And even though not every game's a knockout, we have to acknowledge the unparalleled indie support, which has served up surprise hits such as Rocket League and many more.

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Remote Play absolutely rocks

Alright, the PlayStation Vita's been in better shape, but it's still a system worth owning – especially if you have a PS4. Remote Play was a feature that was flaunted fairly heavily at launch, but it seems to have fallen off the radar a little of late. But with Fallout 4 featuring a fantastic control scheme, and every PS4 game sporting the streaming feature in some regard, it's worth remembering just how awesome Remote Play really is. After all, anything that lets us complete our Destiny daily bounties in bed is a-okay in our book.

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The little things

We love the PlayStation 3 here at Push Square Towers, but returning to it can be tough once you've so much as tasted the PS4. Sony's new-gen system is incredibly efficient in the patching and installing department, ensuring that you can actually play your games in record time. But it's more than that, because the box is pretty darn slick across the board: catch-up services are plentiful, the user interface is incredibly intuitive, and the DualShock 4's an enormous leap forward in almost every regard. As Kitty Kallen once sang, little things mean a lot.

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Keep friends, those you love, close to you

In an age where smartphones are ubiquitous and social networks dominate our lives, the PS4 really keeps you connected to your friends. Whether you're forming a party to play Call of Duty: Black Ops III or passing the controller to your Australian relative with Share Play, the console makes it really easy to stay in touch. You can even keep tabs on your favourite developers and find likeminded friends with the Communities feature. And if you're reading this, may we recommend that you give the Push Square group a look?

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Sharing is caring

It may not seem like much on the surface, but the share button is the biggest innovation of this generation. While the PC has made it possible to capture screenshots and video clips in the past, Sony's game DVR functionality makes it effortless, and it's so well integrated into social media that every achievement, Trophy, and glitch can be easily shared with your friends and family. And with the likes of Twitch built-in as well, broadcasting yourself has never been easier. Reckon that you can beat Bloodborne with your tongue? Plug in a PlayStation Camera and prove it.

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Which features do you think makes the PS4 wonderful – and what do you think that Sony needs to do to improve the system's quality of life? Shake your stuff like a European break-dancer in the comments section below.