The Sony PlayStation 5 (PS5)

[apolloa]

Interesting article about new PCIE SSD tech running at 5GB a second, supported by Ryzen’s new platform, could this be what the PS5 will use?

http://www.anandtech.com/show/14391/gigabyte-teases-pcie-4-ssd

 

[tranceking26]

Would love to see it in action but unless GTA 6 is a launch title it's a no from me.

 

[apolloa]

Here’s a thought for the next Xbox and maybe PS5, with all the trade wars going on between China and the US, and the reports of Microsoft and other moving some production out of China due to this, will the next consoles cost more then they would have without this trade war?

 

[Clockworkz]

I would say they wouldn't cost more due to backlash maybe but it is a new system so I'm sure itll be more expensive than last

 

[apolloa]

I would say they wouldn't cost more due to backlash maybe but it is a new system so I'm sure itll be more expensive than last

I too expect them to cost more, hopefully here in the UK no more then £450, but I was curious if the trade war would affect the price?

 

[Clockworkz]

I too expect them to cost more, hopefully here in the UK no more then £450, but I was curious if the trade war would affect the price?

I think it will affect the cost, now these companies can't make them using their cheap labor so I don't doubt that it will cost more. Makes sense to me that it will.

 

[BlankStar]

They will keep the price as low as possible even if it hurts them. They need to get as much PS5's in people's homes so they can cash-in on the games and online services.

They used the strategy for the PS4 and it worked out like a charm...
https://www.forbes.com/sites/erikkain/2013/09/20/sony-to-take-a-loss-on-playstation-4-sales/

 

[BenTrovato]

They will keep the price as low as possible even if it hurts them. They need to get as much PS5's in people's homes so they can cash-in on the games and online services.

They used the strategy for the PS4 and it worked out like a charm...
https://www.forbes.com/sites/erikkain/2013/09/20/sony-to-take-a-loss-on-playstation-4-sales/

I agree. There is so much more money in subscription services than they can make on console sales.

 

[BlankStar]

Haven't read anything new for a while... I want to see more demo's!

 

[apolloa]

Nope, both Sony and Microsoft are pretty much staying schtum at the moment
Theirs a games event next month and then one in Japan is it in September? But weather they’ll go let alone announce any more info is anyone’s guess.
I won’t be surprised if they nothing now till E3 next year where they both reveal all.!!

I’m still undecided which one to buy?? Both have strengths and weaknesses.

 

[apolloa]

Worth a watch:

 

[Burningtime]

Nope, both Sony and Microsoft are pretty much staying schtum at the moment
Theirs a games event next month and then one in Japan is it in September? But weather they’ll go let alone announce any more info is anyone’s guess.
I won’t be surprised if they nothing now till E3 next year where they both reveal all.!!

I’m still undecided which one to buy?? Both have strengths and weaknesses.

Sony won't unveil their next console at e3. They'll do it at a Sony Event like they did with the PS4.

 

[apolloa]

Sony won't unveil their next console at e3. They'll do it at a Sony Event like they did with the PS4.

They first showed the physical console at E3:

 

[Burningtime]

They first showed the physical console at E3:

https://www.ign.com/articles/2013/02/20/playstation-4-revealed

This is from Feb 20, 2013. Months before E3 2013 which was in June 2013.

EDIT: I just realized you meant the "physical" console and not the reveal of what the console will be, so yeah you're right that E3 was the physical unveiling of it.

I remember when they showed it everyone was joking about how similar it looked to the XBOX. It was like a thinner, italicized version of the X1.

 

[apolloa]

https://www.ign.com/articles/2013/02/20/playstation-4-revealed

This is from Feb 20, 2013. Months before E3 2013 which was in June 2013.

EDIT: I just realized you meant the "physical" console and not the reveal of what the console will be, so yeah you're right that E3 was the physical unveiling of it.

I remember when they showed it everyone was joking about how similar it looked to the XBOX. It was like a thinner, italicized version of the X1.

Yeap, I meant they first launched the console properly and showed the physical unit and pricing and all the details at E3.
Hmmm how never thought it looked like the OG Betamax video recorder Xbox One Haha.
IMO my Xbox One S is by far the best looking of this gens machines.

Of course Sony could just not turn up at E3 next year, which would be rather odd?

 

[Burningtime]

Yeap, I meant they first launched the console properly and showed the physical unit and pricing and all the details at E3.
Hmmm how never thought it looked like the OG Betamax video recorder Xbox One Haha.
IMO my Xbox One S is by far the best looking of this gens machines.

Of course Sony could just not turn up at E3 next year, which would be rather odd?

I agree that the Xbox One S is great looking. I thought the PS4 was really basic and plain in design and the PS4 Pro (which I have) is absolutely HIDEOUS. The One S and One X are nice looking machines.

 

[Taustin Powers]

Been waiting for years for a smaller and quieter PS4 Pro Slim.

 

[BlankStar]

It's always nice to have a good looking console, but I'd rather have an ugly one with awesome hardware in it and a fast, nice OS

 

[Taustin Powers]

I just want the thing to not sound like a vaccum cleaner when it gets a little warm.

 

[apolloa]

It's always nice to have a good looking console, but I'd rather have an ugly one with awesome hardware in it and a fast, nice OS

Well that depends on where you can stick it lol. If you can hide it who cares, if not then a nice looking box helps.
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I just want the thing to not sound like a vaccum cleaner when it gets a little warm.

Yeah, Sony have a LOT of work to do on that!! They will need to provide a proper cooling solution this time with all those powerful components in it.

 

[BlankStar]

I must say that my PS4 Pro never gets loud. Even now during the summer and with long sessions of Assassin's Creed. (4hrs and more). No idea why people are complaining? Is that a PS4 slim thing? Or the original model?

 

[Taustin Powers]

There is little consistency in the Pro models. Some stay quiet, some turn into airplane engines under stress.

 

[Marshall73]

Expect these to be the most expensive consoles yet, £499 possibly higher. The current ecosystem outputs content for a sliding scale of consoles Base: Xbox One/PS4 Mid: Xbox One X / PS4 Pro High: Xbox Scarlett / PS5. There is no incentive to lose money on these devices whatsoever as they are still selling the lower devices and producing content across the range.

 

[Taustin Powers]

Expect these to be the most expensive consoles yet, £499 possibly higher. The current ecosystem outputs content for a sliding scale of consoles Base: Xbox One/PS4 Mid: Xbox One X / PS4 Pro High: Xbox Scarlett / PS5. There is no incentive to lose money on these devices whatsoever as they are still selling the lower devices and producing content across the range.

I wouldn't be sure about that. The launch price is a key factor to success. Sony did very well selling the PS4 at a loss initially.

 

[BlankStar]

I wouldn't be sure about that. The launch price is a key factor to success. Sony did very well selling the PS4 at a loss initially.

Indeed, I think it's all about getting as much consoles in the living rooms as possible. (or whatever room in the house). And then you got people who will be buying games for years to come, and many to pay for PS Plus or other services. And that's where the positive cashflow is. You only sell the hardware once but the software, that's for the rest of the consoles' life.