Sony Won't Release PS4 until 2014 and It Won't Be a Gimped Console.

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EdHieron said:

S.T.A.G.E. said:
2013 is the ideal release schedule for the PS4 because Microsoft is vying for the same part of Sonys marketshare they managed to cut in half this gen.

If it releases in 2013, it's going to be a little underpowered in comparison to what it could be if released in late 2014.  And it will carry a $400.00 price point.  Maybe it will be upgradable like Vita.

That might be true, but western devs have power expectations from Microsoft and Sony that they have not even bothered to expect from Nintendo. Sony is developing their next playstation in their western branches this time around, so there will be a noticable difference. I am sure that the western devs are talking to Sony and making sure with each dev kit is working accordingly in as cost effective a manner as they can. Since this gen isnt going to last as long as the last gen, expect a console that has the power to stay relevant throughout a five year span. The consoles power dont need to be that dramatic. After this coming gen, the next gen consoles need to be dealt with.