Playstation 5 News and Updates: Will Sony Release a New Next Gen Gaming Console?
Sony has no doubt dominated the gaming console arena for so long. With the PlayStation 4 still raking in profit for the company, the recently released PlayStation 4 Pro still building up its following, and the PlayStation VR making waves through its innovation, will there still be a PlayStation 5?
Will There be a PlayStation 5?
With the huge success that the PlayStation 4 gaming console family has landed in, fans have been questioning the possibility and feasibility of a PlayStation 5. The PlayStation 4 is still a relatively new console, having been released just 3 years ago. The Pro and Slim models that were recently introduced have refreshed the lineup anew.
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However, these new models still carry the PlayStation 4 title. Granted, the Pro and Slim versions were both successful attempts by Sony to continue adapting to the rapidly changing nature of technology. Tech experts have also predicted that these two new models would be extending the lifespan of the PlayStation 4 range for up to three more years.
Despite this, the lack of a PlayStation 5 in the immediate plans of Sony has been worrying some fans about the console's future. Also, if the company does decide to manufacture a PlayStation 5 console in the future, then how will it fit and compete in the already saturated world of gaming consoles?
Possible Features of the PlayStation 5
With smartphones, laptops, handheld gaming devices, and other mobile and portable technologies taking the reins from huge, clunky gaming devices, the future looks bleak for the PlayStation 5. Tech analysts have predicted that the future of the gaming industry is going in the direction of portability and mobility. Sony must be able to adapt the PlayStation 5 to this path, as competitors such as Nintendo caters more to this sector.
Given Sony's track record in designing their devices, the PlayStation 5 will not look far from its predecessors. The overall minimalistic yet premium feeling design language of all Sony devices will most likely be carried over to the PlayStation 5 when it is ultimately released. However, future-proofing the device for other peripherals and features is a huge possibility.
Also, streaming capabilities of gaming consoles will be a great factor for the PlayStation 5. With almost all gaming platforms now supporting game streaming technologies, the PlayStation 5 will most likely still take advantage of actual game discs. This is due to the fact that the tangibility of these discs over the mere digital copies of games give them a more complete experience when it comes to immersive gaming. The storage is also a lot easier and cheaper, as compared to much more expensive hard drives.
