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Shadow8 on 04 February 2016
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Intrinsic said:

Shadow8 said:

OT: Really can't see this happening, would be cool, but if they did that then the only incentive for upgrading would be better versions of games they can already get on their current console. They will lose a lot of potential buyers waiting for an exclusive that only shows up on their new system. From a business standpoint I don't think it'd be smart. Although I agree the graphics won't be a huge jump anymore like it used to be.

I don't see how they lose potential buyers at all.

Let's take FF16 for example. If the PS5 and PS4 versions of the game is content identical with the difference being that you can run it at a higher framerates, higher rez, better effects, better textures and faster loading times on the PS5 as opposed to the PS4. Then those that feel they want those added benefits and are willing to spend $400/$500 for the new console will do that. Those that feel they are ok with 900p@30fps with lower IQ will just get it for their PS4. 

Either way, the game will still sell the same amount of copies. And even more than it would have sold if released as a PS5 exclusive cause the PS4 install base will be much much larger. At some point, the cost of the PS5 will be so low that everyone else will jump in. 

If you put it like that, it does make sense. If done right it does have a lot of potential.