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The PlayStation 4's release might be a few weeks away, but that doesn't mean you'll need to wait until then to find out more about the system. We've got our hands on a controller, and spent some time taking sexy, sexy pictures. Want to see high-res images of the Share button? Look at that adorable indent on the analog stick? Well, you're in luck--check out the gallery above for some pictures, and the video below to see us unbox it.

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