PS3 "super slim" (PS3-4000) has been rumored for some time now, and it's starting to look more real. While the new PS3 doesn't appear to be making its official appearance at gamescom next month, the rumors suggest a 16GB model based on flash memory for possibly as little as £99 ($150). If Sony does indeed go forward with the aggressive pricing move, it could have a huge impact on Sony's competitors and the industry as a whole.
During Sony’s recent business segment meeting and investor presentation regarding its game and network services, the PlayStation company revealed that PlayStation 5 is the company’s “most profitable generation to-date.”
It’s the top slide of the presentation, showing that in its first four years, the PS5 generation has already hit $106 billion in sales, having almost caught up to the PS4’s total $107 billion generated.
Operating income for the PS5 generation has also already surpassed that of the PS4, having now reached $10 billion.
I wouldn't doubt it. They released a high quality system. A lot of high quality games from themselves and their support of 3rd party developers and indies. They released many high quality remakes and remasters. They released a high quality GaaS game going against the naysayers thinking Sony would abandon single player games. And they most likely are profiting a lot more than PS1, PS2 PS4 and the loss leading PS3 that drained all their profits.
Now, I'll wait to see what's cooking tomorrow. But can you use some of those profits to better support your high quality VR headset? Because, by supporting it, you can sell more games and more systems and make more profits?
This will surely shut up all the new trolling accounts trying to spread lies and non facts in other articles comment sections before this article is posted.
Wow! I am super impressed that in just 4 years, ps5 already caught up to the PS4's. Congratulations.
"AI is not a substitute for human creativity. We position it as a technology that supports creativity. Creativity resides in people. We will continue to contribute to people's creativity through technology," the CEO said.
...not yet but 100% within the next 10 years!
..Then Sony will use it like the drop of a hat. They're no different to the others.
People that aren't software developers just don't understand the benefits of AI. People who's only exposure to A.I is the Terminator movie and other related sci fi films won't understand the benefits it provides.
It's not about replacing human labor. It's about making human labor easier.
Many years ago, I had laser eye surgery done. It was performed by a robot. The doctor took my measurements and calibrated the machine to make sure it would do what needed be done. And then the robot corrected my vision in 10 seconds.
15 years later and I still have 20/20 vision.
A new patent recently published by Sony wants to gather biometric data of gamers to track whether one is being harassed using AI tools.
I hope this is one of those patents that never comes to fruition.
I already dislike the fact you can pay a significant amount for a online service buy associated games and content on said service and get banned from that service over potentially a misunderstanding the bans are already handed out for flimsy reasons
I'd rather see money invested in a ban that simply removes the offensive players ability to communicate with unknown players allow them to continue party chats with friends but not with Joe blow on cod.
Take my social security and bank account numbers too! Here’s a picture of my wife and our address.
At this rate I feel Sony will eventually sell a room to play games in it where they can monitor your every breath
I want them to censor erotic content by measuring my groin temperature so i dont get too distracted while playing black ops 2.
Terrible idea. Not only do I not consent to providing my biometric data, the potential for mishandling biometric data is almost a certainty. Positive stress and negative stress can produce similar changes in biometrics. Interpreting the precise emotion a person is feeling is not only invasive but could be easily misconstrued. I hope this never comes to fruition.
Really hope Sony goes for it. The console biz could use that spark. PS3 for $150 would be awesome.
Yeah it could but it would have to be priced at $100 to maybe $150 for it to make an impact but just 16 gb is kind of low especially seeing how a lot of PS3 games have mandatory installations.
If they just drop the price to $200 it wont do a thing just like their price cut a last year which people tend to forget happened just shows how ineffective it was they need to be very aggressive with this rumored new slim.
@donnie yes I know 16GB isn't low but the 4GB works for the Xbox 360 because no game requires a mandatory installation except for halo 4 just for the multiplayer. The Ps3 on the other hand many games do require mandatory installation so it is kind of low after a while you will have to manage the harddrive a lot like deleting some games to install new ones. Yes I understand cloud storage will become prevalent but it's not going to happen this year or anytime soon for it to be significant.
At that price it would bleed Sony dry
Would these tides be American by any chance?
Haven't we heard this for years now though? we don't know what this console includes or what capabilities it offers. It might be something that is designed to go after casual gamers who want other applications like Netflix, Hulu Plus ect...
Its about time Sony offered something like this, but to think it'll have huge implications in a console war at this stage in the game would be ignorant.
New consoles are releasing next year, Nintendo is releasing one this year. You might see an immediate increase at first, but there isn't a huge group of people who want the current HD consoles, that don't already have them. If you've waited this long to get into PS3/360, your probably not a core type gamer.