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Mark Hill

REVEALED: 10 years ago a disappointing video game battle changed the industry forever | Rare Historical Photos

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When the PlayStation 4 launched on November 15, 2013, Microsoft’s response was shocking: the company applauded its rival. “Congratulations on your launch, Sony,” read the social media posts, which were reciprocated by Sony wishing Microsoft all the best with the imminent Xbox One launch. What kind of wussy console war was this?

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