PlayStation 6 Is Likely To Launch After 2028, Analyst Predicts
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Those waiting for Sony's next console can put their wallets away.
Analyst Predicts PS6 Launch Likely in 2029 as Sony Extends PS5 Lifecycle
David Gibson, a senior analyst at MST International, shared insights in a recent Japanese-language report on Sony’s performance and potential strategies. Gibson expects Sony’s third-quarter earnings to exceed forecasts, thanks to strong sales of first and third-party games and continued growth in PlayStation Network (PSN) subscriptions. Q3 revenue is projected at around 1.8 trillion yen ($11.6 billion), with operating income hitting approximatel…
The current generation of Sony consoles is breaking several schemes. PlayStation 5, launched on November 12, 2020, has already surpassed five years in the market and all indicates that it will remain in force longer than expected. Against the industry’s historical logic, the expected PlayStation 6 would not debut in 2027, as many anticipated, but rather later, lengthening one of the longest cycles to be remembered in the modern gamer ecosystem. …
PlayStation is encouraging PS4 players to upgrade to PS5 as analyst predicts PS6 won't arrive until after 2028
The games industry is in a very weird place right now due to both internal and external factors. Perhaps the most pressing one is the rising cost of key hardware components due to AI and data centre speculation. Therefore, next-gen hardware delays could be on the table as Sony and Microsoft look to maximize PS5 and Xbox Series X/S, respectively, while waiting markets to settle.
PlayStation 6 Is Likely To Launch After 2028, Analyst Predicts
The PlayStation 6 is a much-talked-about machine despite lacking an official announcement from Sony, and a report by an industry analyst suggests that we might not see this new console until after 2028, as Sony is looking to extend the PS5's lifespan.A Japanese-language report from MST International senior analyst David Gibson (per IGN) looked into Sony's overall performance and potential future. According to Gibson, "Sony expects the PS5 lifecy…
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