"Sony is expected to showcase a new PlayStation console on Wednesday in a pre-emptive strike against Microsoft's bid to make its Xbox the world's leading hub for household entertainment. The rare PlayStation event in New York comes amid industry speculation that Microsoft is set to unveil the successor to its Xbox 360, which beats the seven-year-old PlayStation 3's online network with features such as voice commands on interactive gaming and superior connectivity to smartphones and tablets. ""Their focus is on establishing a beachhead for the next generation of consoles, and that's what February 20 is all about,"" said P.J. McNealy, CEO and founder of Digital World Research. ""The reality is they have been playing catch-up."" READ ON: Sony set to unveil new PlayStation 4 console"
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