Sony is considering a mega event in end of April or in beginning of May to reveal its future gaming console, PlayStation 4 (PS4) instead of waiting for E3 event in June.

Electronics Entertainment Expo (E3), one the world’s leading trade event for gaming consoles, video games, handheld devices and others, will be held from June 11 to 13 in Los Angeles Convention Centre.

Earlier, The News Tribe had reported that Sony could use E3 as the launching event for its PS4. But now PC Mag has reported that Sony is planning an event in April or May to demonstrate its gaming console, which was not shown on Feb 20.

The move, according to PC Mag, is aimed at grabbing media attention as well at capturing mind share of users against Microsoft’s Xbox 720, also being released this year.

But there are no official hint so far about Xbox 360 successor except a tip on one of Microsoft’s blog that posted a countdown to 2013 E3.

The move of an early unveiling of the gaming console from Sony could be an improved strategy to clearly state the details about PS4. Holding a mega event before E3 will enable Sony to focus on games during the expo.

Sony’s next generation gaming console is likely to hit stores in October with a reported price of 300 Great Britain Pound.

http://www.thenewstribe.com/2013/04/08/sony-ps4-first-appearance-in-april-end-e3-will-be-focused-on-games/

Do that Sony... do that in April... show us the console and a lot of launch games in E3.

#NoMoreMistakes

I would do it right on the same week Microsoft makes their Nextbox reveal, but ahead of them.

Wouldn't it be better to do it right around the same time of the Microsoft conference, in order to blur and muck up their announcement?  No sense in doing it too soon, unless they play yet another one when Microsoft comes out with an announcement.

I think it is the right time... one month before E3.

As would I.  People will be talking about both equally, even though it's supposed to be MS's big reveal and attempt to build hype.  And if rumors about the NeXbox prove true, that will push Sony to the forefront of the gaming public's mind in terms of positive news.

Yes please Sony, this would be great 2 see!

E3 is in June according to their website:

http://www.e3expo.com/

So, one month before E3 would end up being May, not April.

"Sony is considering a mega event in end of April or in beginning of May to reveal its future gaming console, PlayStation 4 (PS4) instead of waiting for E3 event in June."

Even if the event happened at end of April then it will be 1 month and 1 week before E3.

I think that didn't change my comment

Oh, so you want the news one week sooner.  Hmm... I say so long as it is within a week of what Microsoft is doing, that id fine.  I would still say early may would make more sense, but will see.