The Playstation 7 was unveiled in E3 2022 and 2023 with the slogan "The next-gen is now". The E3 conferences featured new games, including the revival of old ones and Bad News is Real later now E3 2024 Hope. At launch, the Playstation 7 sold over 5.2 million units. The most that any console has sold before.
PS6 release: This is the key year for Sony
Whether the PS6 will arrive in late 2027, or sometime over the following years, isn't clear. It's also too early for these plans to be set in stone, and a lot of things could change over the next 4-plus years.
The PS6 is rumored to be coming out in 2028, eight years after the PS5. According to reports, this is likely because a PS5 Pro is coming out in 2025. Developers are considering this late development on when and on which console they will release their games too.
The PS6, though still several years away, will hopefully let you more easily expand the internal storage, be slimmer than the PS5, and (if we're allowed to dream) include enhancements like a wireless charging pad and modular upgrade capabilities.
However, it is not hard to speculate on the cost of the PS6. Keeping the upgrades and the inflation in mind, we can expect the PS6 to be priced between $500 and $600. Plus, if we dig into the past, the PS5 was $100 more expensive than its predecessor, PS4, which retailed at $399.
When can we expect a PS5 Pro? We have seen some reports that suggests a PS5 Pro may hit shelves around late 2023 or 2024. That's a long time to wait, but before that we may see a PS5 with a detachable disc drive.
That means the PS5 Pro will replace the current-gen PS5 and launch at the same price of $499 in the market in 2024.
How many years should the PS5 last? PS5 will have at least seven-year shelf life as PS6 won't appear before 2027, says report.
This console can play ps4 games and ps5 games through backwards compatibility. However, because of that the price was very high at release(mentioned later).
Yep, even PS10. Sure, this is just a forward-thinking protective measure from Sony suits in Japan. But let's do some quick maths: let's say we have a console transition every five years (could be longer, could be shorter) - then we're looking at PS10 in 2045.
In late May 2022, TCL held a press conference about future TVs that indicated it expects a PS5 Pro model to release in either 2023 or 2024 (alongside equivalents for the Xbox Series X and S).
It was a console designed for gamers who wanted that little bit of extra power to enjoy PlayStation gaming at its very best. The PS5 Pro would presumably do the same thing by building upon the foundations of the current PS5 with refreshed internal components and perhaps a visual redesign as well.
Both consoles also have a disc drive-less, cheaper sibling: that's the Xbox Series S and the PS5 Digital Edition. This is where things get really interesting, because the Xbox Series S costs only £250 / $299,/ AU$499, whereas the PS5 Digital Edition is £360 / $400 / AU$599.
The standard PlayStation 5 still costs $499.99 in the U.S., while the discless PS5 Digital Edition costs $399.99.
Sony also sold nearly as many units in financial year 2022-23 as it had prior to that point, rounding out the year with 19.1 million PS5 consoles sold compared to the 19.3 million sold beforehand.
Yes, the PS5 is worth buying. Now more than ever, Sony's latest console is worth your investment and there has never been a better time to upgrade. Everything about the PS5 screams next-gen.
On average, a PS4 can last 5 years at least. However, things could be different in certain cases. To make sure your PS4 can last longer, you need to take care of it in your daily life. In the following content, you can get some tips that can help extend the PS4 lifespan.
The PlayStation 5 comes in two different models — one that has a 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray drive, and a "digital edition" with no disc drive. The standard PS5 is $500 while the digital edition PS5 is $400 at all major retailers, and stock is now frequently available online and in stores.
The quality of PS5 games, full support for 4K media, faster loading times, and extra features like haptic feedback make the PS5 more than worth the upgrade for current PS4 owners. If you're planning to buy a brand-new console in 2023, there's no reason to choose a PS4 over the standard or digital edition PS5.
Both PlayStation 5 models deliver the same gaming performance, but the standard PS5 could offer more value in the long run depending on your buying habits. It costs an extra $100, but it lets you play old PS4 discs, used copies of games, and borrowed discs from friends, which might end up saving you money over time.
The PS5 Slim will undoubtedly be cheaper than the PS5's current $499 / £449 price tag, and the smaller profile will appeal to those who might think the PlayStation 5 is simply too big. But you'll likely be waiting quite a while.
Play PS4 games on PS5 with backwards compatibility
There are more than 4000 games ready to play on both PS4 and PS5, including fan-favorite games with next-gen enhancements that harness the PS5 console's increased power. The PS5 console can play both PS4 and PS5 games on disc* or digital formats.
Both models offer gigabit Ethernet, and that's ideal if you want to play games online. If you're going wireless, the Slim is the way to go. 5GHz doesn't reach as far as 2.4GHz, but it has a higher top speed. Furthermore, 5GHz usually has less traffic, leading to better network stability.