Meanwhile, numerous sources suggest that the Playstation 4K, PS4.5 or PS4 NEO will be released: Apparently, Sony is working in secret on a new console. We summarize what the sources have revealed so far about the new Playstation.
What is the PS4 NEO?
The PS4 NEO will not usher in a new console generation: It is not expected to be the Playstation 5. It will merely be an upgraded Playstation 4.
The current facts regarding the new Playstation are as follows: The PS4 NEO will come with more CPU clock speed, increased memory bandwidth, and a significantly improved graphics unit. It is expected to make a major leap in performance. Many sources report that this will benefit Playstation VR and 4K, allowing Sony to remain competitive in these markets.
This step by Sony – if it indeed happens – will be a first in the history of Playstation. Until now, their home consoles of a generation have become smaller, cheaper, and more energy-efficient over the years, but not more powerful.
Given the rapid technological advancement of today’s times, this approach by Sony would not be surprising. In the booming smartphone market, models are replaced much faster than one can blink.
Will there be exclusive games for PS4 NEO?
Many Playstation fans are uncertain and wonder if the new console will create a two-tier society among PS4 users. Will players be forced to purchase the PS4 NEO?
The rumors say: No. All future games are expected to run on PS4 and PS4 NEO. The new console will only provide a few performance upgrades. Patches are likely to be available for the new hardware to enhance the quality of the gaming experience.
When is the release date of the PS4 NEO?
According to a report from the Wall Street Journal, the Playstation NEO will be released before the launch of the Playstation VR: Sony’s virtual reality is set to start in October 2016.
This rumor is also supported by a French company, Innelec Multimedia: According to a financial report from the company, the “Neo 4K” will be an evolution of the PS4 console, providing new features and will appear in the first half of its fiscal year. The fiscal half-year starts in April and ends on September 30. If the NEO appears in September, it would be available just in time before the Playstation VR.
At this point, however, a note that all information mentioned here is not officially confirmed. Nevertheless, they are based on numerous diverse sources, which minimize any doubts about the existence of the upcoming console.
Official announcements and information are expected at Sony’s press conference at E3 in June. It will also be exciting for many users to see how much the Playstation NEO will cost.
If the new console comes: Will you get it?
