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Pachter: PS5 to be a half step, release in 2019 with PS4 BC
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I thought he was entertaining.
CosmicQueso
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Shin
Banned
http://www.psu.com/news/34227/ps5-release-date-in-2020-says-michael-pachter
That's when I think they'll launch it also at the very end of 2020.
Launching at the end of 2020 sounds good because then there's a larger gap in time between Xbox One X (and frankly, all the current gen / mid-gen consoles) potentially allowing better CPU / GPU / RAM and chip manufacturing process to be available, than what would be ready in 2019. It doesn't mean radically better technology, but enough of a difference to allow a somewhat more of a technological leap from today's consoles.
Jason Frost
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sixteen-bit
Member
Of course, not that I think the scenario above is remotely likely. In general I think it's clear that Sony prioritizes great opportunities for new experiences over backward compatibility, and I think that's the right move.
TheThreadsThatBindUs
Member
I very much agree.
Not that I wouldn't love BC, but not at the expense of a real technological leap forwards in next-gen hardware.
Trogdor1123
Member
I really hope they embrace vr, it's just such a game changer. I had 5k put aside for a new version gaming rig but elected to take the wife and kids on a vacation instead. I'm hoping they update the hardware and double down on it soon
iconmaster
Banned
Crap. I was really hoping for some PS4 backwards compatibility.
JimboJones
Member
Ray tracing is definitely gonna be in the next gen boxes in some form. It would be a sever handicap if one does it while the other doesn't.
Lionel Richie
Member
Not sure we're going anywhere dude, this is an old ass thread that has been contradicted to oblivion.
Unless you mean on ray tracing and in that case I really do hope we see that in the PS5/X2.
FriedCarbonyte
Member
I don't think PSVR is a major concern for Sony. It's an accessory with low sales and poor software support. VR, across the board, is nearly dead in my opinion.
Imtjnotu
Member
Meant here we go as in this old thread being brought back.... Lol
GTR R35_Supra RZ
Banned
In any case if this turns out to be true, good Lord have mercy, it's a wrap for Soony.
MS ain't half stepping anything..they will come out Guns blazing...We all know that.
MS ain't half stepping anything..they will come out Guns blazing...We all know that.
But even if it was Sony would still come out on top power has never dictated the console market sales , the only time Sony came in 2nd place in the console market was when they over-engineered the PS3 & even than it wasn't too far behind the Wii when it was all over.
zwiggelbig
Member
I cant help but feel that PS will do something to fck it up and and giving a big leap to microsoft. Like no BC for ps4 games while microsoft wil do it with their next gen.
Sony has always focused on Backwards compatibility PS2 played PS1 games & PS3 played PS2 games , PS3 BC was harder to achieve so it was left out but you could play the games through PS Now. PS4 BC most likely will be the easiest BC they will have to deal with since the PS1 so I don't see any reason why they would skip out on BC for the PS5.
hybrid_birth
Member
Micheal Patcher also said that PS3 will be the last video game console from Sony.
I wouldn't believe anything from him.
I wouldn't believe anything from him.
Xaero Gravity
NEXT LEVEL lame™
I just hope it reaches the benchmark MS has set when it comes to BC on consoles, as far as going the PC route and taking advantage of the improved specs when available.
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Louis Cyphre
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I not sure how big of a jump people expect. The Pro and XB1X are still up there in price and it's not like RAM and GPU prices have been favorable. I doubt it'd be more than a half step above what the XB1X is now. Unless it's 2020 and $499.
I'm definitely a Sony fan, but it might not be a bad thing for MS to kick Sony's butt for a bit. Competition between these 2 is good for consumers and it keeps both companies on their toes.
The launch PS3 played all the PS1 & PS2 games (it might have been a few that didn't work for whatever reason but for the most part it played the whole PlayStation console library at the time) you could play the games with cleaner graphics , so if PS5 does have hardware for ray-tracing or whatever I'm sure they will also use it to enhance the legacy games. They have a lot of room to play with the PS1 games right now
You can get a 1TB Spiderman PS4 Pro with the game for $399 right now a 500GB PS3 was $299 a year before PS4 was released.
Shin
Banned
MS working on their next console and ain't being silent about it (is rather telling), PS4 will theoretically be on the market till 2023.
That's still 5 years to go, yet it's somewhat in the air that they might launch next year, that's 4 years simultaneously on the market with PS5.
Seems such a dumb move if they release it next year, 2021 would have been better but then again might not have a choice if MS forces them.
That's still 5 years to go, yet it's somewhat in the air that they might launch next year, that's 4 years simultaneously on the market with PS5.
Seems such a dumb move if they release it next year, 2021 would have been better but then again might not have a choice if MS forces them.
Louis Cyphre
Banned
I wonder if Sony will try two versions, or if they plan to try and get the PS5 down to $399.
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BossLackey
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My reaction as well. This alone means he has no idea what he's talking about.
GTR R35_Supra RZ
Banned
We just don't know how next gen going to roll out, but MS is deff preppin big time.
Scorpio 2, no doubt again will be the most powerful console..with major 1st parties, plus stealth surprise projects..definitely something, something CyberPunk launch exclusive, or best place to rock that gm is on XBX2, along those lines..you feel me?
DunDunDunpachi
Patient MembeR
I like your style.
MS is basically forced to talk about their next console the same way they was forced to show Xbox One X back at E3 2016 because PS4 is running away with the market so MS need to cast a shadow of something better that's coming to slow it down. Sony has the advantage of riding out the PS4 success a few more years & waiting to see what happens when Xbox Scarlet is released but chances are they will release according to the technology shift.
This is the same kinda talk we was seeing before PS4 & Xbox One was revealed people was convinced that Xbox was going to have the more powerful console. the only way to know who will have the most powerful console is to get leaked info on the actual hardware. And no I don't feel you calm down lol
Quixz
Member
VR is growing slowly but 2 million expensive accessories sold by December 2017 it's too bad.
Louis Cyphre
Banned
2 million sounds good on paper but when it accounts to less than 5% of your total userbase it's kind of an afterthought. I think the only way you get adoption rates higher is to force it but we all saw the demise of Kinect but at least VR works well for gaming.
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Question: What would you rather have a 12 - 13TF Vega GPU in a PS5 or a 9-10TF Vega GPU as part of the PS5 SoC with ray-tracing hardware?
I would take the 9-10TF GPU as part of a SoC with Ray-tracing hardware. Ray-tracing hardware would free up the GPU/CPU by offloading the lighting/shadow work.
I would take the 9-10TF GPU as part of a SoC with Ray-tracing hardware. Ray-tracing hardware would free up the GPU/CPU by offloading the lighting/shadow work.
Bogroll
Likes moldy games
I think it's going to boil down to who's prepared to make the least or even lose the most on each console. Or whoever releases last as they are basically the same machines these days, a little bit boring i suppose compared to old machines which would have their own custom hardware.
FranXico
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Some of those titles might actually be next gen or cross gen games. Besides, if the PS5 is BC with PS4 games, launch software won't be a big issue. BC matters the most in the beginning of the generation.
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hecatomb
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Doubt it, the games I mentioned have been in the works for ps4 for years. And almost finished for ps4, theres no reason to cancel them and just remake them for ps5. Also they are not going to have xbox get kingdom hearts 3 before them.
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Panajev2001a
GAF's Pleasant Genius
I do not think those games would get cancelled, but just come out on PS4 as they were planned. The last thing Sony wants is customers thinking that as they prepare to introduce a new console the software and support for the existing one dry up and stop.
PS5 will have its own generation starting games and with BC it will allow players to get those late generation PS4 titles likely playing in PS4 Pro mode and perhaps even enhanced on top of that (it would be smart if they added support for enhanced downloadable texture/asset packs for PS5 to use when playing some recent PS4 Pro enhanced titles... I am quite excited to see how they plan BC actually).
I think the hardware is going to have bespoke chips this time around on PS5 & maybe Xbox Scarlet.
