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What Parents Need to Know About PlayStation 4
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What Parents Need to Know About PlayStation 4
Published 13th May 2020
A free online safety guide on PlayStation 4.
There’s a good chance you already know what the PlayStation 4 (PS4) is. Sony’s video game console is often touted as being one of the best-selling of all time, with over 100 million units shifted worldwide. With over seven years of polishing and fi¬ne-tuning under its belt, you’d expect the console to be one of the safest around. While this is overwhelmingly true, there are still things parents should be on the lookout for whether they’re children are starting it up for the ¬first time or they’re already experienced users.
In the guide, you'll find tips on a number of potential risks such as screen addiction, online bullying and adult content.
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