Why a PS4k is not necessarily bad for current PS4 owners

[AnthonyW86]

Ka-pi96 said:

Firstly, the constant trading in and upgrading that you're proposing makes it sound like the mobile phone business which IMO is a total shitfest. Going down that route and it won't be long until the pricing is the same. PS5 at $2000 dollars unless you get a monthly subscription or some stupid shit like that? No thanks.

Secondly, that's a very dodgy conclusion you have there that I don't agree with in the slightest. While I would agree with the thread title that it's not necessarily a bad thing, trying to argue that it's a good thing instead? Nah, not fooling for that.

Although I agree that a business model like that of smartphones would be terrible, having to wait six years for a new model smartphone would probably be even worse. That would be like going from the first Galaxy S to an Galaxy S7 in one go. Why not atleast something like a Galaxy S3/S4 iafter three years, especially if that first Galaxy S would receive new software and updates for a total of six years?

Also with or without a PS4k, a PS4 would be worth roughly the same after six years. So why not offer the option?