Sony's confirmed a "high-end" version of the PlayStation 4, which is codenamed Neo – but which we're calling PS4K because, let's be honest, it's a fantastic moniker. But the console – which will offer enhanced experiences for hardcore gamers – will not be at E3 2016. Why is that?
Well, here's what Andrew House told the Financial Times: "We want to ensure that we have a full range of the best experiences on the new system that we can showcase in their entirety." Basically, it's waiting on more software to showcase the new device with, then – but it may also be holding back because it doesn't want to totally torpedo existing PS4 sales.
According to leaked documents, developers are required to support the new console starting October, so there's a good chance that this could still launch before the end of the year. We'll almost certainly learn more about it at Gamescom 2016 in mid-August.
[source ft.com]
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I still think it will launch before October. Sony will want the Christmas market. Those not interested in VR and already with a PS4 could buy this along with all the late adopters. Gamescom could be a good bet - maybe they still have finalised the product design so don't have a 'console' to showcase yet...
Its needs to be its own to standout. E3 will have so much going on that the message might get lost.
I'm still not sure if I like the idea of this as I can't help but think it's fragmenting the userbase when it isn't really.
Even so, no doubt I'll buy one anyway! lol
The exact same reasoning Kimishima gave for NX launching in March 2017 rather than Holiday 2016.
Calling it now: PS4 Neo will launch in March 2017, possibly on the same day as NX.
Like I said before, better to launch it in another event so sony can focus on the machine 100% and explain the difference between the new and the old one.
E3 too early and too many announced and unannounced games to talk about at e3 most likely.
We're not ready, and wallet sure isn't. Not with all the games coming out soon.
Can you say PSVR that will be the focus. $399 for PSVR is enough to spend this Christmas along with the games coming out it will be all to easy to drop $600 - $700+. Microsoft need to do something Sony is in control and can wait till Microsoft shows its hand.
I'm thinking Fall 2016 for the release, specifically sometime in November.
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