PS5 Will Release Early 2019 (Opinion)

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Nuvendil said:

Highly doubt it. The PS4 jump over the PS3 disappointed initially and wasn't fully appreciated for years. The Pro also disappointed many. Contrary to the current rhetoric, generations need to get *longer* NOT shorter.

I personally anticipate the PS5 in 2021. 2020 at the absolute earliest.   I don't think Sony is concerned with the next Xbox because Microsoft's posturing leaves considerable doubt there will even BE another Xbox after the One line.

Sony isn't going to rush out the gate to get the drop on Xbox. No sense in taking the risk.

I see no risk here. As long as it's backward compatible and ALL of the earlier game are also available for the PS4 (with less bells and whistles), then no one is going to feel that slighted. With a 6 months to a year lead over the XB4, Sony can afford to simply allow cross gen games to push early sales and with games like TLOU2, which I think will definitely be a launch title, they can ease into a substantial lead.