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Analyst behind predicting ps4 pro and slim says ps4 sucessor is coming 2018
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MR ARCADE FOREVER
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New Playstation is not coming until at least 2019
Primethius
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So one of the things predicted was something that had already been leaked?
I mean... okay.
I mean... okay.
DaleinCalgary
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I'd eat my own poop if that happens. No way
funkystudent
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I dunno. Nintendo waited too long to release a successor to the Wii and it bit them in the ass.
The Wii was dead for years when the Wii U dropped and was one of the many reasons they failed.
And clearly PS3 and 360 went on a few years too much and sales where down across the board. Its definitely a balancing act here and obviously new hardware reset is a risk but there are pros and cons for both "waiting until you have to" and "new hardware while you still have momentum"
Smokey_Run
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I still think it will be a reveal and launch in 2019 like they did with the PS4 in 2013.
PS4 Pro Slim perhaps. Sony are riding out the PS4 for a good few years before PS5 comes out and they likely need a few years for technology to be right for it. We have to remember if the technology isn't there to sell a $400 console with a substantial leap, they aren't going to bother.
It's strange to think that these consoles will be five years old next year but I think a part of that is that this generation was a bit slow to start. It feels like only in the last year or so we've finally started seeing a steady stream of good games getting released. I think it will be 2019 at the earliest anyway this generation is a bit different than the last one because of Sony putting out the Pro and Microsoft putting out the Scorpio which will extend the life of the consoles a bit.
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brickarts295
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Pancake Mix
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2019 or 2020.
Not enough of a leap over Pro for 2018 for what Sony probably desires, plus they're still in the gravy train days for PS4. Announcing a new system would absolutely hurt that.
Again, 2018 is nonsense, no chance.
Not enough of a leap over Pro for 2018 for what Sony probably desires, plus they're still in the gravy train days for PS4. Announcing a new system would absolutely hurt that.
Again, 2018 is nonsense, no chance.
Dr. Kitty Muffins
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I don't want to see another console release until 2020 at the earliest.
Chronospherics
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Is this his speculation, or what? It's worded quite oddly.
Considering his predictions before it's not impossible that he could simply be privy to information we are not, as it's not uncommon. A relatively large number of people at Sony will know this information, and mistakes tend to happen, it's pretty common that people let things slip that they shouldn't.
Has he claimed this is something they will do, or is this purely his speculation? The way it's written here isn't especially clear.
Considering his predictions before it's not impossible that he could simply be privy to information we are not, as it's not uncommon. A relatively large number of people at Sony will know this information, and mistakes tend to happen, it's pretty common that people let things slip that they shouldn't.
Good point, does seem unlikely they'll even announce it looking at the releases, though PSX 2018 would probably be after most, if not all them. I wouldn't be surprised if it "leaked" in 2018 though.
Crazy Diamond
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Too soon for me, if true. Feels like PS4 is just now coming into its own.
axisofweevils
Holy crap! Today's real megaton is that more than two people can have the same first name.
I think I'm on team real. I still remember how many people were convinced that the PS4 slim and PRO didn't exist.
I can see PS4 PRO + 4K BluRay happening.
I can see PS4 PRO + 4K BluRay happening.
The Artisan
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i thought the point of the Ps4 pro was to elongate this gen. now all of a sudden it will be shorter than last gen?
fuck that shit, the longer the better
fuck that shit, the longer the better
LoveCake
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No not after the Pro has only just recently launched, I think next years E3 they will maybe a mention of something relating to PS5 but it won't be released until 2020, just cannot see it anytime before then, there simply isn't the components at a low enough price to warrant PS5 unless it's going to cost a fortune with some crazy CPU/GPU set-up, it has to display native 4k at 60fps at no more than £399.
Jack The Nipper
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They would be smart to do it as much as they fumbled pro
I'm not sure how much power they can get out of it and stay 400 though.
Probably 8 to 10 tf and 16gb of ram with the same cpu.
Should be enough to get 4k ultra for anything released this year especially if the system has even more specialized features and I'd imagine Sony has been making plans. 2018 will be two years since Scorpio was known and Scorpio has been in development for quite a few years.
19 would make sense making ps4 6 years old in 2019.
If they do come 2018 then it basically kills most Scorpio hype which woukd actually do well for Sony. If not, giving me three years power lead won't help them for sure
I'm not sure how much power they can get out of it and stay 400 though.
Probably 8 to 10 tf and 16gb of ram with the same cpu.
Should be enough to get 4k ultra for anything released this year especially if the system has even more specialized features and I'd imagine Sony has been making plans. 2018 will be two years since Scorpio was known and Scorpio has been in development for quite a few years.
19 would make sense making ps4 6 years old in 2019.
If they do come 2018 then it basically kills most Scorpio hype which woukd actually do well for Sony. If not, giving me three years power lead won't help them for sure
old manatee
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So glad I didn't fall for the pro if true.
Pancake Mix
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It's an analyst who saw the writing on the wall for something like the Pro (as many others predicted) happening making stuff up.
Anyone could have predicted a PS4 Slim as well, except those "Wow, PS4 is already slim, so there'll be no PS4 Slim" types from 2013 (who were obviously wrong). He's not privy to something we don't know.
Shil Pencer
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LOL
Last gen was too long to be fair, I doubt we'll ever get one longer, even with mid gen upgrades. 5-6 years is normally the average.
AstroNut325
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Yes please.
I welcome the return of 5 year generations. Even if the definition of generations has changed.
I welcome the return of 5 year generations. Even if the definition of generations has changed.
Fredrik
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Lol great way to piss off the most loyal customers who just bought a PS4 Pro.
No, this won't happen. Even 2019 is too early and would just let MS knock them down from the hill a year later yet again. No, Sony need to just sit calmly at their throne with their 2:1 lead and let MS make the first mistake before ending this generation.
No, this won't happen. Even 2019 is too early and would just let MS knock them down from the hill a year later yet again. No, Sony need to just sit calmly at their throne with their 2:1 lead and let MS make the first mistake before ending this generation.
Pankratous
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Too soon and PS4 is still selling like hot cakes. Would be utterly ridiculous to announce successor now.
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