The $199 PS4 will do that just fine.
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Analyst behind predicting ps4 pro and slim says ps4 sucessor is coming 2018
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The $199 PS4 will do that just fine.
MR ARCADE FOREVER
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I still think holiday 2020
Pancake Mix
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No thanks.
Also....
PS1 December 1994 - March 2000
PS2 March 2000 - November 2006
PS3 November 2006 - November 2013
Every Sony console has had more than 5 years, even PS1 technically, it just wasn't something we initially saw in the West.
6-7 years is not abnormal.
Analyst in 2018:
Sony in 2018:
The way Sony's been killing it this gen, you'd think their cup would be all-the-way full.
I have a hard time believing this, but it's not like I'm in the know or anything. It just seems wasteful since they products they have out now are still selling well (well enough, I'd assumed at least) and it really feels too soon after the Pro.
Jack The Nipper
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Ms isn't knockinfg them down in this situation. It's even...
Later than 2019 is too late.
I thought the point of the Pro was to get a jump on creating 4K content and to stop people from leaving Playstation to buy PCs - not to elongate this gen.
-Mutsukki-
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Fuck no. This system feels like it barely had time to live
Pancake Mix
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How could Sony sell a PS5 Pro after doing that?
It's really, really unlikely.
A lot of other people predicted a mid-gen hardware refresh this go-around, so it's not like his prediction of that is a real shocker.
And everyone should have predicted a PS4 Slim, it was incredibly obvious and not worth mentioning.
See you in 2019 or 2020.
Agreed.
It's really, really unlikely.
A lot of other people predicted a mid-gen hardware refresh this go-around, so it's not like his prediction of that is a real shocker.
And everyone should have predicted a PS4 Slim, it was incredibly obvious and not worth mentioning.
See you in 2019 or 2020.
Agreed.
aygomyownroad
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5 year gens would be good but I don't see it. They are making a lot of money still. They would be mad to push a new gen so soon.
Id give it 2 years to unveiling
Id give it 2 years to unveiling
The Artisan
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so you're saying he didn't substantiate anything?
if 6 years is an average, then 1 year longer then that is "far too long"? that's the Ps3's life anyways
civilstrife
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The games will likely be compatible on PS4 pro but not ps4
The 360 started last gen.
Buttonbasher
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PS4 Pro Slim is the obvious next step.
Pancake Mix
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That makes no sense. The PS4 Pro isn't that much more powerful, and shares a very similar design to the original PS4 itself.
Way too early. There were 4.5 years between Wii U and Switch and many feel that was too short. A PS5 launch would be around 5 years after the PS4 launched, and with a huge install base that's bought into the system. There's zero reason for them to do it and the optics would look atrocious.
Jack The Nipper
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Yeah I don't know why people see it as unlikely. Later than or on 2020 is too late and binds you to losing a huge gap to ms for three years as well as ps4 tech. You also need that refresh for games to lock into a new box and for people to need a reason to buy a new box and not just keep the old boxes.
It's ok, it happens every time, people complain about it then that dies off as the hype with new games on new hardware emerges
Saw compliants about Scorpio and then a ton of excitement for the df reveal before it happened
Green Ninja
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I think it's possible. The only reason the last gen was prolonged was because of the recession and economic uncertainty. Generally a console generation only lasts 5 years. Microsoft even has a precedent for 4 year life cycles so they could market Scorpio as a brand new console if they wanted to.
Lord of Castamere
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Eh. I could see it, though i think it's happening in 2019. I think they'll keep with the 3 year gap. Sony doesn't need to respond to Scorpio. That would actually show weakness.
Frostman
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This is how I see it. Didn't Sony quote the Pro as a "mid-gen" upgrade?, which would then line up with this timeline.
Lys Skygge
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I highly doubt a PS5 would release in 2018. But 2019 or 2020 seems like a reasonable timeframe.
It would definitely piss off alot of people if Sony tried to pull that stunt off. Seems like this would be something that would happen a couple of years from now, but not something that would happen next year.
Not to be rude, but does this Analyst know that the PS4 Pro was just released? Would be a bit backwards peddling to release brand new hardware when you just released something else just prior to help add to the longevity of a console generation.
Not to be rude, but does this Analyst know that the PS4 Pro was just released? Would be a bit backwards peddling to release brand new hardware when you just released something else just prior to help add to the longevity of a console generation.
formasymphonic
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I can see them having discussions with manufacturing partners, finalising specs and all that behind the scenes stuff that happens before a device is ready for the public... But an actual announcement, any kind of confirmation of it existence and a release date in 2018 just doesn't seem believable to me at all. count me in the 2019/2020 group.
The only exception would be if Scorpio sales are inorganically high with PS4 sales collapsing to force their hand — and the chances of that happening are pretty low.
The only exception would be if Scorpio sales are inorganically high with PS4 sales collapsing to force their hand — and the chances of that happening are pretty low.
Jack The Nipper
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They were also strong rumors they were going to make pro more powerful in response to Scorpio. Maybe there response ended up being to bring out new hardware and keep pro profitable
Keep in mind we also saw things as ms not being ready to show and release Xbox one and Sony hit in February and said it's coming this year.
Who's to say they don't show it and release it in the same manner. They will do the same basic thing cause it worked last time, rather it works again or not...
Baleoce
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Consumers feel its too soon, because they're still feeling that the platform is getting into its stride. But let's be honest, it's been out a good while now. I don't think it's too unbelievable to think a console that launched November 2013, could have a successor in fall 2018.
Remember as well, when a company says "we plan on supporting platform X until 20xx" that means exactly what they say. It doesn't mean anything with regards to when they'll introduce a new platform.
Remember as well, when a company says "we plan on supporting platform X until 20xx" that means exactly what they say. It doesn't mean anything with regards to when they'll introduce a new platform.
Calm waterfall
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2019 at the earliest, quarter one of 2020 at the latest. PS5 will definitely be announced in 2019.
Edit: Staggered release but the first PS5 will be released in 2019.
Edit: Staggered release but the first PS5 will be released in 2019.
Spyder_Monkey
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I don't see a PS5 coming out this decade.
What's the point of blocking out base model if PS5 still has to be compatible with Pro?
Baroquemantic
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That sounds waaaay too soon.
Pancake Mix
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broncobuster
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Assuming it's operating on the tick-tock model, even two years after the Pro may be too soon. Shot in the dark, perhaps a March 2019 release.
Personally I'll be happy to get it sooner to skip the Pro entirely.
Personally I'll be happy to get it sooner to skip the Pro entirely.
Killer Queen
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No ps5 until 2019/2020
Quote me in 2 years
Quote me in 2 years
Yeah, PS5 should be a true generational leap forward not another slight upgrade like the Pro was. This is why I was a strong believer that releasing the Pro was a mistake. It'd make it harder for Sony to come out with the PS5. Everyone would be cool with Sony coming out with the PS5 in 2018 if there was no Pro and Sony would have the most powerful console on the market.
Fredrik
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MS will get the "best console for multiplats" position this year and would get it again a year after PS5 arrives if Sony rush it.
The thing is, Sony is not the one who need to push for a new generation to start, they're owning everyone this generation, it would be plain stupid if they were the ones who ended this generation.
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