Following the launch of the PlayStation 5 in November 2020, Sony discontinued production in Japan of all but the 500GB Slim model of the PlayStation 4 on January 5, 2021, with the standard PS4 and PS4 Pro still being produced for western markets.But in terms of when Sony and Microsoft will stop supporting their respective console, I'd say that won't happen until at least 2023. For Playstation consoles, the reason is because Sony had already stated a while ago that they will support their console for about 10 years before they completely abandon it.Sony has not made any official announcement about ending support for PS4 servers. In fact, the company late last year said it may continue to make games for the PS4, even as it plans to move forward with PS5-exclusive games, Axios reported in October.
How many people still have PS4 : As of September 2023, cumulative sales of Sony's PlayStation 4 gaming console had risen to more than 117 million units. Sales trends for the PS4 have been somewhat unusual: the device sold more units in the third and fourth years after its release than in the first two.
Is PS4 better than PS5
The PS5 offers a substantial upgrade in nearly every way over the standard PS4, which is now over 10 years old. The quality of PS5 games, full support for 4K media, faster loading times, and extra features like haptic feedback make the PS5 more than worth the upgrade for current PS4 owners.
How old is PS4 now : It was officially announced at a press conference on February 20, 2013 and launched on November 15, 2013. The PlayStation 4 was discontinued in Japan on 5 January 2021. Original Model: NA: November 15, 2013.
Your PS4 should last for at least 5 years. Typically, it'll last much longer depending on these key factors: How often you use it. If you play games every day, there'll be more wear and tear on your console.
In Sony's latest financial presentation, the company formalized its plan to cease producing games for the PlayStation 4 by 2025. Legacy games will still be purchasable, but there won't be new ones – their focus will shift entirely to the PlayStation 5.
Will there be a PS6
When is PS6 coming out Sony is expected to be working on the next generation of the PlayStation. Hints and speculation from analysts point to 2028 as the target release day.PlayStation 5 – 59.3 million+
PlayStation 5 is another massive success for Sony, selling 59.3 million units by the end of March 2024, according to Sony's latest financial report.The PS4 crossed 60 million in month 44, 70 million in month 50, and 80 million in month 56. The PS4 has sold 117.16 million units to date. The PS5 is 62.99 million units behind lifetime PS4 sales. A life-long and avid gamer, William D'Angelo was first introduced to VGChartz in 2007.
PS4 vs PS5 storage space
You'll likely get more out of the PS4's storage as PS5 games often take up more space, but you can upgrade the internal drivers or use external storage on both consoles. Be wary though, as you can't save PS5 games on external drives.
Is PS4 at the end of its life cycle : However, the PS4 lasted seven years before its life cycle came to an end, while Sony have recently shared that the PS5 sales are winding down after just four – making it the shortest lifespan of any PlayStation console.
How many years will PS5 be supported : PS5 will have at least seven-year shelf life as PS6 won't appear before 2027, says report. Will it outlive the PS4 The PlayStation 5 might be around for a while yet, as Sony doesn't expect to launch a new console until at least 2027, a new document suggests.
Has PlayStation 6 been announced
Based on a 2021 job listing from Sony that suggests the development of a new console, we can assume that the PS6 release date will be around 2026.
$399 to $499 The PS6 price remains uncertain, but if true to form, a range of $399 to $499 seems likely. The PS6 may feature a custom-designed processor and a next-gen graphics card supporting 8K resolution.The PS6 doesn't look likely to launch until at least 2028, according to official documents and speculation that has been made around them.
Is PS4 still better than PS5 : The PS5 offers a substantial upgrade in nearly every way over the standard PS4, which is now over 10 years old. The quality of PS5 games, full support for 4K media, faster loading times, and extra features like haptic feedback make the PS5 more than worth the upgrade for current PS4 owners.
Antwort Do people still play PS4? Weitere Antworten – Is PS4 still a thing
Following the launch of the PlayStation 5 in November 2020, Sony discontinued production in Japan of all but the 500GB Slim model of the PlayStation 4 on January 5, 2021, with the standard PS4 and PS4 Pro still being produced for western markets.But in terms of when Sony and Microsoft will stop supporting their respective console, I'd say that won't happen until at least 2023. For Playstation consoles, the reason is because Sony had already stated a while ago that they will support their console for about 10 years before they completely abandon it.Sony has not made any official announcement about ending support for PS4 servers. In fact, the company late last year said it may continue to make games for the PS4, even as it plans to move forward with PS5-exclusive games, Axios reported in October.
How many people still have PS4 : As of September 2023, cumulative sales of Sony's PlayStation 4 gaming console had risen to more than 117 million units. Sales trends for the PS4 have been somewhat unusual: the device sold more units in the third and fourth years after its release than in the first two.
Is PS4 better than PS5
The PS5 offers a substantial upgrade in nearly every way over the standard PS4, which is now over 10 years old. The quality of PS5 games, full support for 4K media, faster loading times, and extra features like haptic feedback make the PS5 more than worth the upgrade for current PS4 owners.
How old is PS4 now : It was officially announced at a press conference on February 20, 2013 and launched on November 15, 2013. The PlayStation 4 was discontinued in Japan on 5 January 2021. Original Model: NA: November 15, 2013.
Your PS4 should last for at least 5 years. Typically, it'll last much longer depending on these key factors: How often you use it. If you play games every day, there'll be more wear and tear on your console.
In Sony's latest financial presentation, the company formalized its plan to cease producing games for the PlayStation 4 by 2025. Legacy games will still be purchasable, but there won't be new ones – their focus will shift entirely to the PlayStation 5.
Will there be a PS6
When is PS6 coming out Sony is expected to be working on the next generation of the PlayStation. Hints and speculation from analysts point to 2028 as the target release day.PlayStation 5 – 59.3 million+
PlayStation 5 is another massive success for Sony, selling 59.3 million units by the end of March 2024, according to Sony's latest financial report.The PS4 crossed 60 million in month 44, 70 million in month 50, and 80 million in month 56. The PS4 has sold 117.16 million units to date. The PS5 is 62.99 million units behind lifetime PS4 sales. A life-long and avid gamer, William D'Angelo was first introduced to VGChartz in 2007.
PS4 vs PS5 storage space
You'll likely get more out of the PS4's storage as PS5 games often take up more space, but you can upgrade the internal drivers or use external storage on both consoles. Be wary though, as you can't save PS5 games on external drives.
Is PS4 at the end of its life cycle : However, the PS4 lasted seven years before its life cycle came to an end, while Sony have recently shared that the PS5 sales are winding down after just four – making it the shortest lifespan of any PlayStation console.
How many years will PS5 be supported : PS5 will have at least seven-year shelf life as PS6 won't appear before 2027, says report. Will it outlive the PS4 The PlayStation 5 might be around for a while yet, as Sony doesn't expect to launch a new console until at least 2027, a new document suggests.
Has PlayStation 6 been announced
Based on a 2021 job listing from Sony that suggests the development of a new console, we can assume that the PS6 release date will be around 2026.
$399 to $499
The PS6 price remains uncertain, but if true to form, a range of $399 to $499 seems likely. The PS6 may feature a custom-designed processor and a next-gen graphics card supporting 8K resolution.The PS6 doesn't look likely to launch until at least 2028, according to official documents and speculation that has been made around them.
Is PS4 still better than PS5 : The PS5 offers a substantial upgrade in nearly every way over the standard PS4, which is now over 10 years old. The quality of PS5 games, full support for 4K media, faster loading times, and extra features like haptic feedback make the PS5 more than worth the upgrade for current PS4 owners.