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Tridrakious on 13 May 2010
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GrotesqueOne said:

heres a few of my predictions for Sony's next console...

1. the PS4 will not be called "Playstation 4" it will have a specific name somthing new and refreshing like "The Playstaion __________" <--(insert somthing creative here)

2. It will still use a cell type processor and all PS4's will have backwards compatability with PS3 games from day one. This means trophies earned on PS3 games will carry over to the new console.

3. Bluray disk games will hold 80-100 GB max

4. PSN will still be free to use but sony will introduce a optional premium account for users willing to pay for exclusive content.

5. Sony will beef up their controller. Its time for a facelift. buttons will remain in the same positions but the controller will fill the users hands more like the xbox controller. They will definately remove the sixaxis.


1) Is a possibility. Sony might want to look into "relaunching" their entire "PlayStation" business under a different banner. At least depending on how this gen finishes for them.

2) I think Sony will also go with this idea of just "evolving" the PS3 into the PS4. Very similar to what they did between PS1 and PS2. Of course PS4 won't need to have extensive R&D either.

3) Blu-Ray has already been updated to hold I think 65 gig. At least for the video game sector. I know there are higher numbers coming. But I think Sony will be looking more into Cloud gaming, Digital Download etc. By the time PS4 is going to be built.

4) Would be a best move to wait to the next gen to launch a paid service. Wouldn't sit well with the existing base.

5) Some minor tweaks, yes. Making it more ergonomic, yes. Resembling the 360 controller. NO.