Will Sony keep making consoles?

Sony has informed its manufacturing partners that production of the PS4 console will continue throughout 2022.

Will Sony make another console?

Sony is no stranger to mid-generation console refreshes, having released the PS4 Pro three years after the initial PlayStation 4 hit the market. Now it is rumoured to be planning similar with the PS5. Speculation abounds that a PlayStation 5 Pro is in the works, possibly for release in 2023.

Will Sony stop making Playstations?

The current PS5 will apparently be replaced by a smaller model with a detachable disc drive. The current PlayStation 5 model will reportedly be brought out of production towards the end of 2023, as Sony looks to focus on a new, slimmer console.

Will Sony stop making consoles after PS5?

With so many new advancements in tech, like cloud gaming and mobile gaming, the PS5 and the Xbox Series X just might be the last traditional video game consoles.

Why is PlayStation not making more consoles?

A semiconductor chip shortage limited Sony's production of new PS5 consoles. Other supply chain issues prompted by the global coronavirus pandemic didn't help. Mostly, obtaining a PS5 required getting very lucky in an on-the-spot release of new supply, or being willing to pay significantly more than the console's MSRP.

Sony's embarrassing new PS5

How long will PlayStation shortage last?

The PS5 Shortage will likely last through 2023 so long as the semiconductor shortage and scalpers continue to impact supply and availability. It will still be quite some time before you can walk into your local electronics store and walk out with a PS5 unscathed.

Is the console shortage going to end?

Despite this, the tech industry is dealing with semiconductor shortages that have made manufacturing devices like the PS5 much more difficult, and some estimate this shortage will last well into 2023 (and possibly 2024).

Do consoles have a future?

These iterations of consoles are evolving in a similar way to smartphones; they are all quite similar, just slight improvements on one another. In the future, we can guess that Xbox, Nintendo, and Sony will continue to innovate. As Sony takes lead on VR gaming, Nintendo will continue to expand its handheld consoles.

Is it worth buying a PS5 in 2023?

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.

Is the PS5 future proof?

The PS5 is more "future proof" because it won't be replaced until 2027 with the PS6, or perhaps a PS5 Pro in 2025.

Is Sony declining?

TOKYO -- Sony Group announced on Thursday a 7.8% drop in quarterly operating profit as its movie segment stumbled, despite the release of a number of hit titles in 2021.

Is Sony leaving PS4 behind?

Sony has reminded players that the PS4 is being left behind in 2023 with the vast majority of video games' biggest releases. Released in November 2020, Sony's PlayStation 5 has enjoyed some of the best console exclusives in recent years.

Are scalpers still buying PS5?

Scalpers are still finding plenty of success reselling PlayStation 5 consoles in 2022. Despite retailers attempting to find ways around them, they continue to bring in the big money by buying up that elusive stock wherever they can.

Are they coming out with a PS6?

When will we get a PS6 release date? The PS6 doesn't look likely to launch until at least 2028, according to official documents and speculation that has been made around them.

Will there be a new consoles in 2023?

This new PlayStation 5 console will completely replace the original and digital PS5s by the end of 2023.

Which console should I buy in 2023?

The Xbox Series X is the most powerful gaming console on the market, and together with a Game Pass subscription it gives you an almost endless library of titles to dive into (including launch-day Microsoft releases).

Is a PS5 Pro coming?

Some rumours have suggested that the PS5 Pro will launch as early as June 2023. But given the stock issues of the original PS5, many are predicting a more conservative release date of late 2023.

How long will the PS5 last?

Couple this with console generations typically lasting six-to-seven years on average, and that would be roughly half of the PS5's life gone with so much potential only hinted at.

Will PS5 ever be in stock for good?

Patience Is Key

The PS5 will continue to be out of stock, so all we can do is wait. The chip shortage will still affect Sony and other tech companies during 2022 and beyond. However, there's still hope. According to Sony, the PS5 shortage might end in 2024 if everything goes according to plan.

What is the longest console lifespan?

Sega's Master System doesn't have the same recognition as its successor, Sega Genesis, but it has the distinction of being the longest-living system ever made. Its library lacks the company's trademark mascot, Sonic the Hedgehog, but the influential RPG franchise Phantasy Star got its start on Sega's premiere console.

Is Apple developing a console?

Apple is said to be exploring the idea of a games console, with both a dedicated machine and a beefed-up Apple TV device mooted as possible options. The rumours come from the South Korean forum Clien, with one user claiming to have knowledge of Apple's desire to explore gaming.

What will gaming be like in 2030?

It's hard to say exactly how the video game industry will change in 2030, but one thing is certain: the games of tomorrow will be less predictable than those of today. Thanks to advances in technology, especially artificial intelligence, video games in ten years' time will be incredibly realistic.

Will Nintendo ever make a console again?

Piers Harding-Rolls of Ampere Analysis told GamesIndustry.Biz that they are forecasting new Nintendo hardware in 2024, and a quick survey around our office finds Team Nintendo Life in broad agreement: "A late 2023 announcement and Spring 2024 release" is the consensus around these parts.

Why are next gen consoles so hard to buy?

The global chip shortage, which was caused by the 2020 pandemic and compounded by supply chain issues in 2021, is the reason why gamers struggled to find Xbox Series X and PS5 stock last year.

Is Microsoft losing the console war?

After winning several battles over the years, Microsoft Gaming's general has raised the white flag and given way to Sony. They say that the console war will never end.