KBG29 said:
Just a next gen console. That kind of Power, Memory, and Storage is required to make truly next gen games. This being games that actually have more immersive worlds, games that are built on new rendering techniques, games that change the way we play and the way games are developed. If PS5 is a unit with a 6TF GPU, 16GB of RAM, and a 4TB 5400RPM HDD, then it is only going to be able to handle games on the same scale as we have on PS4, all you will see is higher resolution, and maybe a little better effects and textures. A unit like that will struggle to hit 4k/30fps in most games, and will not do anything to change the gaming landscape. That is why minor increases are going to start happening, like the PS4K/4.5/Spec 2 or whatever. They give people the option to upgrade to newer tech that enhances the picture quality, smoothness, and overall funtion of the device and its games. This allows Sony and Microsoft to keep the brand and the platform fresh for a longer period of time, while allowing tech to make greater advances until a true next generation device can be made, that completely changes the way we play. Another way to look at this is, what would a PS4 look like if we had such a minor change in 6 years? Well you are looking at a GPU that is about equvilent to the XBO's 1.3TF, you'd have about 1GB of RAM, and a 120GB 5400RPM HDD. Would you have considered PS4 next gen with those specs? Hell, some people say XBO isn't even next gen due to not being able to handle 1080p in most games, and being stuck at 720/900p in many cases. So would you really consider a PS5 that struggles to reach 4K, and plays most games in 1440p, and in the worst cases 1080p/60fps a truly next gen console? |
Next-gen is a stupid marketing term. Nothing is next-gen, those things are called "unreleased products".
I still can't belive how people and even news sites are still naming Xbox One/PS4 "next-gen". Those consoles have 4 year old hardware at this time. The 7870 in the PS4 was released on March 4 in 2012.
It would be best if there was a new generation of consoles every 4 years. And no games made for "last-gen" once the new consoles are released.
Now developers are seriously holded back by consoles, especially Xbox One. That's why games like Hellblade won't come out for it.
If you remember correctly, the Original Xbox was released in November 2001 and the Xbox 360 was released in November 2005.
Now that's a good releasing schedule to keep gaming evolving.
