The launch of Sony's PS4 is upon us in Europe, and people have been starting to queue up in several localtions, forming some rather big crowds.

Over 1,000 people have gathered outside the Sony Center in Berlin, while in London Sony is reportedly distributing branded blankets to those that are waiting for their brand new console, with the queue going around the block.

Below you can check a few pictures from London, Berlin, Dublin and Yardley. To echo Sony's own motto, Greatness is here! Almost...

The crowded pictures showcased in the gallery above are courtesy of Twitter users PS4Magazinde, martinrowse, punz_c, dailyedge, SportsProNick, Dirkdb, St3Mongardi,

flusviajes, dlueders_bild, colmQcusack, StefanieEnge and DavidtheFixer.