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The PS5 lifecycle is expected to be similar to the PS4, indicating that it will be around even when the other system is out.
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Gamers eagerly anticipate the next PlayStation while the PS5 proves its potential with new games.
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It's possible that the PS6 could be released in 2027 or 2028, if the PS5's lifespan mirrors previous patterns.
Hideki Nishino says PlayStation 5 The PS4 will have a similar lifecycle, even when the next system is out, the PS5 will still be around. Gamers are already looking forward to seeing the next PlayStation system. However, the PS5 seems to be hitting its stride as a new array of games are set for release in the coming years with audiences barely noticing that the system is still capable.
It's possible that the next PlayStation system is a long way from hitting the market, but that hasn't stopped the rumor mill from starting. The arrival of the PlayStation 5 Pro has fueled discussions around the PS5's lifecycle and the appearance of its follow-up, with many wondering what specific advancements the PS6 will offer. Sony Interactive Entertainment CEO Hideaki Nishino wants to remind gamers that even with a new system on the way, the PS5 isn't going anywhere.
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Rumors about the PS6 have only increased in frequency since the unveiling of the PS5 Pro, with many detailing its price, model and features.
A translation of the Famitsu article by MP1st states that Nishino believes that the PlayStation 5's lifecycle will match that of the PS4 and that it will not get in the way of another PlayStation system's release. During an interview with Famitsu about the PlayStation's 30th anniversary, Nishino was asked about the future of the PlayStation brand. He noted that like the PS4, the system will last longer, but he believes the hardware should not be delayed if new technology becomes available.
PlayStation boss says PS5 will be around for a while
Nishino expanded on this concept, noting that new hardware release deadlines traditionally coincided with the latest technology developments and that even when more advanced systems were introduced, there was still room for older products. He added that many PS4 games are still being played today while the amount of content for the PS5 increases. This indicates that when the next PlayStation system comes out, the PS5 will stick around, gaining a lot of support while the PS6 pushes the limits of what these consoles can achieve.
While Nishino didn't telegraph exactly what the PlayStation 6's release schedule is, it's possible to speculate that the next console could be released as early as 2027, bridging the gap between the PS4 and PS5. Factoring in pro consoles it's a little harder to predict the next system's arrival. The PS4 Pro was released in 2016, four years before the PS5, but the PS5 Pro comes out in 2024. This could indicate that the PS6 is good for a release date of 2028, but based on Nishino's phrasing, that's when the improvements in hardware are justified. The appearance of another console, when gamers will see it.
PlayStation 5
Sony's PlayStation 5 is part of the ninth console generation and debuted with a launch lineup that included Demon's Souls and Astro's Playroom. The console comes with a Blu-ray disc, although a digital-only version is also available at a cheaper price.
