Summary
Hideaki Nishino says that thePlayStation 5will have a similar lifecycle to the PS4, noting that even when the next system is out, the PS5 will still be around. Gamers are already looking forward to seeing the next PlayStation system. However, thePS5appears to just be hitting its stride as a new array of games set for release in the coming years may soon prove that audiences have barely seen what the system is capable of yet.
It’s likely that the next PlayStation system is a long way off from hitting the market, but that hasn’t stopped the rumor mill from starting up. The arrival of the PlayStation 5 Pro has catalyzed the discussion surrounding the PS5’s lifecycle and the presence of its follow-up, with many wonderingwhat particular advancement the PS6 will offer. Sony Interactive Entertainment CEO Hideaki Nishino wants to remind gamers that even with the new system on the way, the PS5 isn’t going anywhere.
Atranslation of a Famitsu article by MP1streveals that Nishino believes the PlayStation 5’s lifecycle will match the PS4 and that it won’t get in the way of the next PlayStation system’s release. During an interview with Famitsu aboutPlayStation’s 30th anniversary, Nishino was asked about the future of the PlayStation brand. He noted that like the PS4, the system will last long, but he believes hardware shouldn’t be delayed if new technology is available.
PlayStation Boss Says PS5 Will Stick Around For a While
Nishino expanded on this concept, noting that the timeframe for new hardware releases traditionally falls in line with the latest technology advancements and that even while more advanced systems are introduced, there’s still a place for older products. He added that even today, there aremany PS4 games being playedwhile the amount of content for the PS5 increases. This implies that when the next PlayStation system comes out, the PS5 will stick around, receiving plenty of support while the PS6 pushes the boundaries of what these consoles can achieve.
While Nishino didn’t exactly telegraphwhat the release schedule of the PlayStation 6 is, it’s possible to infer that the next console could be released as early as 2027, matching the gap between the PS4 and PS5. It becomes a bit trickier to predict the next system’s arrival when factoring in the Pro consoles. The PS4 Pro was released in 2016, four years before the PS5, but the PS5 Pro came out in 2024. This could signal that the PS6 is better geared for a 2028 release date, but based on Nishino’s phrasing, when the improvements in hardware justify the next console’s presence, that’s when gamers will see it.
PlayStation 5
Sony’s PlayStation 5 is part of the ninth console generation and debuted with a launch lineup that included Demon’s Souls and Astro’s Playroom. The console comes with a Blu-ray disc, although a digital-only edition is also available for a cheaper price.
