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The PS1 to PS2 transition does have me guessing whether the transition between the PS4 and the PS5 will be a short one relative to the PS3-PS4.

Given the smaller, even incremental leap in CPU/GPU capabilities considering the seven year difference in technology, it almost seems a given that the PS4 and XBO were designed around a 5 year life cycle.

In all truth, I would rather buy a PS5 for $399 in 3-4 years rather than a second PS4 for $299 or even less in that same time frame.

With all the investment both MS and SCE have been making in cloud processing services, I'm wondering whether the 9th generation will even be similar to the last 8 with the basic model of buy new local processing box, buy retail games on optical format with option to buy digital license.