Summary
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The PS5's lifecycle is expected to be similar to the PS4's, suggesting that it will still be around even when the next system comes out.
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Gamers are eagerly awaiting the next PlayStation, and the PS5 is proving its potential with new games.
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It's entirely possible that the PS6 could be released in 2027 or 2028, if the PS5's lifespan really follows past patterns.
Hideaki Nishino says that PlayStation 5 will have a similar life cycle to the PS4, noting that even if the next system comes out, the PS5 will still be there. Gamers are already eagerly awaiting the next PlayStation system. However, it looks like the PS5 is just getting started, as a new set of games slated for release in the coming years may soon prove that audiences have yet to see what the system is capable of.
It's likely that the next PlayStation system is still a long way from hitting the market, but that hasn't stopped the rumors from flying. The arrival of the PlayStation 5 Pro has catalyzed the debate surrounding the PS5's lifecycle and the availability of follow-up options, with many wondering what specific progress 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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All the PS6 rumors
Rumors about the PS6 have only increased since the launch of the PS5 Pro, many with details on its price, models and features.
MP1st's translation of the Famitsu article indicates that Nishino believes that the PlayStation 5's life cycle will be the same as the PS4's and that it will not prevent the release of the next PlayStation system. During an interview with Famitsu on PlayStation's 30th anniversary, Nishino was asked about the future of the PlayStation brand. He noted that, like the PS4, the system will last a long time, but he believes that the hardware should not be delayed when new technology comes along.
PlayStation boss says PS5 will be around for a while
Nishino expanded on this concept, noting that the time frame for new hardware releases has traditionally corresponded to the latest technological advances, and that even as more advanced systems emerge, there is still room for older products. He added that even today there are plenty of PS4 games, while the amount of PS5 content is increasing. This means that when the next PlayStation system comes out, the PS5 will be left with a lot of support, while the PS6 pushes the boundaries of what these consoles can achieve.
While Nishino didn't say exactly what the PlayStation 6's release schedule is, it's safe to assume that the next console could be released as early as 2027, matching the gap between the PS4 and PS5. It gets a little more difficult to predict the next system when you consider the Pro consoles. The PS4 Pro was released in 2016, four years before the PS5, but the PS5 Pro arrived in 2024. This may indicate that the PS6 is better prepared for a 2028 release, but according to Nishin, the hardware improvements justify the presence of the next console, which is when gamers will see it.
PlayStation 5
Sony's PlayStation 5 is part of the ninth generation of consoles 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 edition is also available for a lower price.
