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New PS5 Console Seemingly Teased by Sony

A new PlayStation 5 console has been subtly teased by Sony prior to the start of 2023. Over the [...]

comicbook.com

In a new discussion with Famitsu, Sony VP Hideaki Nishino seemed to subtly indicate that a new PS5 console could be dropping in 2023. When asked about whether or not the third year of the PS5 could be as big as the third year of the PS4, which is when Sony released the PS4 Pro, Nishino stated that the coming year will be "very important" for the latest PlayStation console.

"We believe that cumulative sales will exceed 37 million units by the end of fiscal 2022, and that it will be a very important time for the platform as well," Nishino said. "I won't be able to talk about specifics at this time, but I hope that you will look forward to next year (2023)."

Again, it's worth stressing that Nishino didn't specifically mention that a new edition of the PS5 is set to release next year, but the fact that he didn't shoot any such notion, especially when compared to the trajectory of the PS4, is noteworthy. For now, we'll have to continue waiting to hear more from Sony when it comes to this reported new PS5, but it seems like early 2023 could bring with it some clarity. CES 2023 is set to transpire in early January and Sony will be attending the massive electronics event in a notable capacity. Perhaps at this venue, we'll learn more about what Sony has in store with the PS5 throughout 2023.

 

[HeisenbergFX4]

Gimme a pro

 

[DeepEnigma]

I fail to grasp how so many are extrapolating that from the quote.

 

[Kuranghi]

This is a fucking stretch he's probably just talking about games!

 

[HeisenbergFX4]

I fail to grasp how so many are extrapolating that from the quote.

He had a golden opportunity to shut down any pro talk with that question but didn't

Thus

And I dunno either honestly but I can hope

 

[DeepEnigma]

He had a golden opportunity to shut down any pro talk with that question but didn't

Thus

And I dunno either honestly but I can hope

 

[HeisenbergFX4]

 

[Wooxsvan]

no way hes talking about a Pro.

 

[ResilientBanana]

Won’t be a pro, we’ve barely tapped the potential of the base model. Most likely a slim.

 

[RoboFu]

I want a new version based off this design.

 

[Beer Baelly]

MidGenRefresh

 

[TGO]

Cool now all those that are struggling to get a PS5 will be able to get a PS5 Pro.

 

[Barakov]

Seems like it's too early for a pro but a slim might be low-key nice. I love my PS5 but it's bit large. Also they might tweak the design a bit so it doesn't look like a knock off console from a certain country.

 

[TheThreadsThatBindUs]

Slow down, slick.

It's the new PS5 model with a modular disc drive.

There's no Pro coming any time soon.

 

[ManaByte]

It’s the slim. Nintendo is slaughtering them in Japan because a Switch won’t kill a small child if it falls on them.

 

[kyliethicc]

It’s the slim. Nintendo is slaughtering them in Japan because a Switch won’t kill a small child if it falls on them.

actually its because the switch is a handheld

Japan doesn't care much about home console gaming they just want portables

 

[ManaByte]

actually its because the switch is a handheld

Japan doesn't care much about home console gaming they just want portables

 

[sloppyjoe_gamer]

PS5 Pro Confirmed!!!!!11111111

 

[n0razi]

Ive been holding off an a PS5 until a slim model comes out, ideally with an external disc drive.

 

[consoul]

Nishino: "very important time for the platform"
Clickbait gaming press: "Sony tease new PS5 console!!"

Yeah, get fucked tbh.

 

[Ghost of Caelid]

Gimme a pro

A pro before we had games to even push the current hardware...sadly companies will make moves based on consumers as such.

 

[lh032]

New PS5 Console Seemingly Teased by Sony

A new PlayStation 5 console has been subtly teased by Sony prior to the start of 2023. Over the [...]

comicbook.com

In a new discussion with Famitsu, Sony VP Hideaki Nishino seemed to subtly indicate that a new PS5 console could be dropping in 2023. When asked about whether or not the third year of the PS5 could be as big as the third year of the PS4, which is when Sony released the PS4 Pro, Nishino stated that the coming year will be "very important" for the latest PlayStation console.

"We believe that cumulative sales will exceed 37 million units by the end of fiscal 2022, and that it will be a very important time for the platform as well," Nishino said. "I won't be able to talk about specifics at this time, but I hope that you will look forward to next year (2023)."

Again, it's worth stressing that Nishino didn't specifically mention that a new edition of the PS5 is set to release next year, but the fact that he didn't shoot any such notion, especially when compared to the trajectory of the PS4, is noteworthy. For now, we'll have to continue waiting to hear more from Sony when it comes to this reported new PS5, but it seems like early 2023 could bring with it some clarity. CES 2023 is set to transpire in early January and Sony will be attending the massive electronics event in a notable capacity. Perhaps at this venue, we'll learn more about what Sony has in store with the PS5 throughout 2023.

 

[lughnasadh123]

First Nintendo fans hoping for hardware upgrades, and now Sony's? People never learn.

 

[Kiya's Guard]

"very important"? PS7 confirmed!!!

 

[kyliethicc]

nah we all know you weren't joking

 

[rofif]

Gimme a pro

god I hope not. Pro console 3 years after launch of a console, for which like 5 next gen game came out?
Are you kidding me?
The console is hard to get and was 75% crossgen.... too soon for pro consoles. Besides, not like they can upgrade uch. Cpu and ssd are both fine and I can't see them upgrading GPU alone and asking for a lot more money.

TBH even slim feels a bit like a scam after 3 years of crossgen...

 

[jimmypython]

Give me a PS5 pro with 60 fps RT

 

[Go_Ly_Dow]

-2023, PS5 Slim without disc drive - $399
-2024, PS5 Pro without disc drive - $549
-PS5 disc drive - $99

 

[HeisenbergFX4]

A pro before we had games to even push the current hardware...sadly companies will make moves based on consumers as such.

See I don't get this argument as far as I remember without going back and looking even a game like Demon Souls can only manage 30 fps in native 4k

Give me 4k 60 in cinematic mode and 120 in performance mode

 

[64bitmodels]

Cool now all those that are struggling to get a PS5 will be able to get a PS5 Pro.

if you are still struggling to get a PS5/XSX in late 2022/2023, that's less of a stock problem and more of a you problem

 

[lachesis]

Make it half the size right now with more stable form factor at horizontal stance - and I'll be happy. I may even be tempted to replace my launch PS5.

 

[SJRB]

Ah yes, videogame authority comicbook.com with another scoop.

 

[DaGwaphics]

Pro or no Pro, I'm hoping for a slim.

 

[splattered]

But i just bought the GOW bundle.... ugh. If they announce a pro or even slim with performance improvements i'll sell the big fatty locally and just wait for the new console to drop.

 

[Miyazaki’s Slave]

As far as the US goes I don’t know HOW someone who wants a ps5 cannot find one. Sony had them just sitting on their web store all of last week, my local Best Buy, Target, and Walmart have them on shelves. I was in Best Buy this afternoon and they had 25 just at the front of the store when you walk in.

Seriously, if someone wants one and will pay the shipping just freaking DM me…:this constant bitching about not being able to find a console stems from laziness NOT a hardware availability shortage.

 

[fart town usa]

Not exactly sure what a Pro version would accomplish? Can probably count on 1 hand the games that push the PS5. Bulk of PS5 games are just more stable PS4 games.

 

[Justin9mm]

If it's anything to do with a new console, it would probably be a revised slimmer digital version coinciding with the release of the optional plug-in disc drive.

 

[HeisenbergFX4]

Not exactly sure what a Pro version would accomplish? Can probably count on 1 hand the games that push the PS5. Bulk of PS5 games are just more stable PS4 games.

House said Sony had internal data that shows people start leaving the consoles at about this point in favor of PC having new tech and thus they made the PS4 Pro hoping to keep people in the Playstation ecosystem

Thats it, just a bottom line thing

 

[fart town usa]

House said Sony had internal data that shows people start leaving the consoles at about this point in favor of PC having new tech and thus they made the PS4 Pro hoping to keep people in the Playstation ecosystem

Thats it, just a bottom line thing

Any thoughts on what a Pro would improve outside of the potential for 60fps in 4k Quality Mode?

Hard for me to picture what a Pro would improve on cause I feel like we haven't even come close to what the PS5 can do.

 

[HeisenbergFX4]

Any thoughts on what a Pro would improve outside of the potential for 60fps in 4k Quality Mode?

Hard for me to picture what a Pro would improve on cause I feel like we haven't even come close to what the PS5 can do.

4k 60 quality modes would be huge to me and give me the 1440p 120 options and I am all in

Death to 30 fps

 

[Matt_Fox]

Last time Sony announced the PS4 Pro in September and released it in November. Just two months between announcement and release.

Why so short? Because they don't want to hurt sales of the base console. They dont want people holding off their purchase.

If a PS5 Pro does happen then expect them to keep tight lipped about it for as long as possible for the same reason.

 

[Hawking Radiation]

Oh Gaf. Gaf, gaf, WTF are you doing Gaf

 

[TonyK]

The one with the detachable disc?

 

[TonyK]

Not exactly sure what a Pro version would accomplish? Can probably count on 1 hand the games that push the PS5. Bulk of PS5 games are just more stable PS4 games.

All games push the PS5 because they only look next gen at 30fps.

 

[Beechos]

Every year is an important year for big companies. They're always trying to better the numbers they did last quarter/year. To take this as a new console launch is comical.

 

[JayK47]

Would love a slim version with disk drive.

 

[ReBurn]

So he never said it wasn't happening so there's a chance it could be happening? This is so confusing.

 

[gothmog]

Switch Pro levels of delusion in here.

 

[Deleted member 471617]

2023 will see the release of the PS5 Slim Digital with an optional optical disc drive for sale as a standalone. This way, it's one console Sony has to manufacture instead of two. PS5 Pro will be Fall 2024.

 

[jigglet]

I fail to grasp how so many are extrapolating that from the quote.

you have to read between the lines.

also, if you squint hard enough, it confirms they're on the verge of buying microsoft. i can't believe this hasn't made the headlines.