PS5 Will Stay Relevant After PS6 Launch, Says Sony’s Nishino

Hideaki Nishino has confirmed that the PlayStation 5 (PS5) will follow a lifecycle similar to that of PS4, meaning that even once the next console is released, the PS5 will remain in use for some time. Gamers await the next PlayStation with bated breath, but it appears that the PS5 in particular is just now hitting its stride, with a slew of fresh upcoming games that may really test its mettle.

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PS5 Will Remain Relevant After PS6 Release, Says Sony’s Hideaki Nishino, Similar to PS4 Lifecycle

While the next PlayStation console is surely at least a few years off, rumors regarding the hardware have already begun to make the rounds. The announcement of the PS5 Pro has also led to speculation about the PS5’s lifecycle and when exactly we can next expect a PlayStation console to follow, with many theorizing what advancements the PS6 could bring to the table. Nevertheless, Nishino told players the PS5 will still be relevant when newer consoles are released.

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Rumors related to PS6 purely enjoyed a hype after the release of PS5 Pro and discussions continued about its price, features, models, etc. His words are from an interview with Famitsu, and he explains that just as the PS4 didn’t go away when the PS5 came, so too will the PS5’s lifecycle be long. “New hardware development should not be delayed until new technology becomes available,” he noted.

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Nishino added that there are still many users playing PS4 games to this day and that PS5’s library is still expanding. That indicates that while the PS5 will continue to be supported, the PS6 can push the capabilities of what consoles can achieve. While the precise release of the PS6 is unknown, it might not launch until 2027 at the earliest, keeping in line with the console generation cycle. However, we may not see it until 2028, because Sony could lead with a Pro console.

FAQs

When will the PlayStation 6 be released?

It’s speculated that the PS6 could be released as early as 2027 or as late as 2028, depending on hardware advancements.

Will the PS5 still be supported after the PS6 release?

Yes, the PS5 will continue to receive support, similar to how the PS4 was supported even after the PS5 launched.

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