What time is the PlayStation 4 Neo and PS4 Slim launch and can I watch it online?

Sony is hosting a dedicated press event in New York on Wednesday, 7 September, where it is expected to refresh its PlayStation 4 console line-up with two newly announced machines.

The company will also likely talk more about the imminent PlayStation VR headset and some of its launch titles, especially as its out from 13 October.

Pocket-lint will be attending and reporting live from the event, but in case you would also like to watch it live, here are main things you need to know.

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What will be launched at the Sony PlayStation New York event?

The two much-rumoured and leaked consoles Sony is expected to add to its line-up are the PS4 Slim and PS4 Neo.

If numerous online leaks are to be believed, the PS4 Slim is a thinner, smaller version of the standard console, with a modified DualShock controller that also has a lightbar strip at the top of the touchpad.

The PS4 Neo is perhaps the more exciting of the two, as it’ll be Sony’s most powerful, impressive console yet. SCE boss Andrew House suggested it’ll even be capable of 4K gaming, so we can’t wait to see the actual announcement and confirmation of its abilities.

What time will the Sony PlayStation New York event start?

The PS4 Slim and PS4 Neo launch event will kick off at 3pm ET in New York’s PlayStation Theater. That means you’ll be able to keep a beady eye on the action from 8pm in the UK, midday on the West Coast of America.

Where can I watch the Sony PlayStation New York event?

Sony will be hosting the launch event online, with a livestream to be available on the day.

However, it is yet to reveal details of the stream but is expected to tomorrow, 6 September, or on the launch day itself. We are 99 per cent certain to be hosting it here on Pocket-lint, so you should bookmark this page.

Alternatively, you could try the PlayStation Twitch feed as the company traditionally streams footage of its events there.

We’ll update when we know more.