Sony PlayStation is a eponymous brand. It all started with the launch of the 32-bit PlayStation in 1994. It was later redesigned into a curvy, less aggressive package and rebranded the PSone. Both versions sold like hotcakes.

Two decades later, the PlayStation brand has never been stronger. PS4 sales recently surpassed the 7 million unit mark just months after its November 2013 release date. Sony is poised to rule the home console market for another decade.

But how does Sony sustain this growth? By creating supplemental experiences to create a living, breathing PS4 ecosystem of course. Alongside features like PS Vita Remote Play, in which you can play full-fledged console games on your handheld device, a Sony PS4 app exists for Android and iOS.

You might as well download the PS4 Companion App if you're a PS4 owner. It's free after all. But regardless of its cheap price, the mobile application is gorgeously designed and easy to use. The companion app's purpose is to serve as a hub for all your gaming activities.

Quite simply, we live in the age of always on, interconnected devices. Being away from your console doesn't mean being away from your console anymore. Via the app, PS4 consoles can be controlled. System owners are able to do things like preorder and initiate game downloads straight from their smartphone or tablet.

Just imagine the possibilities this affords you: Say the latest "Uncharted" game comes out, but you're toiling away at work. So you decide to whip out your handy dandy smartphone and order the digital version of the game! The seamless, nearly effortless process doesn't effect your job performance and the boss is none the wiser... Just make sure you have a stable internet connection and that your console is powered on.

That's pretty awesome, no? Well, the app has a lot more to offer than remote game download. It also has a social side to it like allowing users to send and receive notifications and invitations just like they would on an actual PS4. Chatting with gamer friends is also possible via in-app messaging.

Does the PS4 Companion App sound like something you want to try out? Then follow the links below to download the app for your respective systems.

Download the iDevice app here.

Download the Google Play app here.

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