Sales of the PlayStation 4 games console have passed the one million mark in the UK.

Sales data provided by industry analysts GfK Chart Track also reveals the PS4 to be the fastest selling ‘next gen' console since its release last November, beating the Xbox One to the million sales milestone.

The millionth console was sold alongside Activision's blockbuster Destiny, which was released today.

Fergal Gara, VP and MD UK & Ireland for Sony Computer Entertainment Europe, said: “The demand for PS4 has been enormous, and we're thrilled with the response from UK gamers.

"From day one, our sole focus has been making PS4 the best place to play, so we're delighted that so many UK gamers have made it their next-gen console of choice. We'd like to thank them for their amazing support and feedback so far, and assure them that their PS4 experience will only get better in the months and years to come."

In addition to a raft of new games coming soon, including Grand Theft Auto V and Fifa 15, a major update for PS4 is planned later this year. It will introduce Share Play, allowing players to invite a friend to join their game, even if they don't own a copy of it themselves. Gamers can also use Share Play as a virtual controller pass, allowing friends to jump into a game and remotely assist them if they get stuck at a certain point.

Gamers will also be able to add to their PS4 system with the launch of PlayStation TV in the UK on November 14.

The smallest PlayStation platform ever made, PS TV will allow remotely playing PS4 games, and will support a “vast line-up of Vita, PSP and original PlayStation games” for gamers to download.

PS4 Remote Play support will extend playtime beyond the living room, with a unique 'plug and play' feature that lets you start your game in one room and finish it in another - making disputes over living room TV-time a thing of the past.