These PS3 Enhancements Will Stop The PS4 Talk

TQ: After numerous amounts of implausible PlayStation 4 rumors hitting the net earlier this year, video game enthusiasts appear to want Sony’s next-gen console prematurely. Will the PlayStation 4 be announced at this year’s E3? Is the PlayStation 4 releasing in 2013? What’s taking Sony so long? All these questions are far from valid if we follow Sony’s 10-year plan for the PS3. What you should really be looking forward to is what Sony will do to make the PS3 better. This is not about a next-gen console for Sony, it’s about enhancing the PlayStation 3 to make it last until 2016, like they have reiterated many a time.

[AtomicGerbil]

A new UI is an effective substitute for a new system? What?

And as for the ten year cycle, if history is anything to learn from then they are not going to wait the full ten years to release new hardware. The author really didn't think too hard before writing.

[DeadlyFire]

One day they will understand supporting it and having it be the frontline HD hardware for the brand are two different things.

For the others that may not understand.

Right now. Its like this. PS2 = Low End Sony Hardware. PS3 = High End Sony Hardware. When PS4 is out. PS4 takes the High End slot and PS3 takes the low end slot. PS2 sadly will be no more, but it lasted beyond their expectations.

[TheUnbiasedLion]

I agree with you and the fact you have MOSS as your display picture only increases my respect for you :)

[t0mmyb0y]

"As far as I can tell, a PlayStation 3 with an updated OS/XMB, Vita support, and with Vita’s OS-like features implemented into the system will keep the PlayStation 4 talk at bay for at least 4 more years. You’ll see."

I agree man, wtf is he talking about.

[kneon]

Once again someone doesn't understand the 10 year life cycle. It doesn't mean they won't launch until the PS3 is 10 years old, it means they will sell and support it for at least 10 years.

[lorianguy]

That's what I though too. The author seems to know little about what was meant by supporting the PS3 for 10 years.

Also @Flatbattery -- Epic Avatar!

[Chaostar]

Can't believe people still aren't comprehending the 10 year plan thing yet.

Really, why is it so hard to understand that a 10 year plan doesn't mean a new console can't be launched alongside an old one?

edit: Ah, Kneon beat me to it, well played sir.

[360GamerFG]

So will the system updates up the RAM?

[Drekken]

They need to just release a RAM Addon for the USB slot.

[BubloZX]

@Drekken

That's actually a very very bad idea.
First off do you know how slow trying to access RAM for graphical purposes are through USB 2.0? It would literally make any game that tries to make use of that feature unplayable. Now if the ps3 had say USB 3.0 it might work for less demanding games. Also that add on would split the PS3's user group. Think most average consumers don't understand why RAM, GPUs, ect. are important and wouldn't want to buy it just to play a game that decided to use the addon.
The bottom line is its time for a new console. RAM alone isn't going to make up for the simple fact that the ps3's chipset is wayy out dated and better bluray drives are now much cheaper and faster than what the ps3 uses.

[Wintersun616]

Wont' work because USB is slow and if it was a requirement, it would create confusion among the less tech savvy customers. Also RAM is not the only upgrade we will get with the next gen PS.

[DigitalAnalog]

Check out RAM add-on for the Saturn! YEAH!

[Wolfbiker]

A new more responsive ui along with cross game chat, ability to change psn and universal connectivity to the vita would give the ps3 a breath of fresh air I believe it needs.

[BubloZX]

Because of the ps3's 256mb system ram and 256mb video ram split cross game chat is impossible that is why the vita has 512mb system ram and 128mb video ram. More ram= better multitasking. Ps3's system ram is virtually all used up between the OS and the games running. The ps3 should really figure out how to shrink the ps3's OS so more features are plausible

[DG90]

Why do websites continue to use the fat PlayStation in pictures with VITA's? just wondering think its odd.

[Mr_cheese]

I love my fat playstation. The beast with backwards compatability and memory card slots.

[spacedelete]

i wish i had a PS2 backwards compatible PS3. i hate the PS3 slim. such a downgrade.

[MySwordIsHeavenly]

Yeah...and it's totally louder than the fat one. -_-

[gypsygib]

I much prefer the fat to the slim. The slim is actually a fairly unattractive console (and not that slim either). I hope sony does another redesign soon.

[DG90]

Yerr the 60gb is a beast!! But i dunno why they still use the pictures of it.

[N311V]

This author is either a moron or knows this article is a load of shite.

[rdgneoz3]

Yep, and love how he says microsoft "reinvented motion gaming with Kinect", and that they reinvented the 360 by making a less faulty system when it shouldn't have been as faulty in the first place. Only thing they did was change the ui look, and a minor look change isn't reinventing anything...

[LNDCalling]

Having the 'fatty' myself I assume they use it in pics as it's a good looking console (dust and finger marks aside)!

Back on subject: Enhancements would be great but don't think they would ever quell the talk of a next gen console especially if the other big two release theirs!

This isn't to say I think we necessarily need a new console right now but given the populous at large are happy to buy updated tablets and smart phones year-on-year and sometimes for extortionate prices it seems reasonable that we will see (or hear announced) next gen consoles within the next to years.

[bahabeast]

i still think we wnt see a ps4 until 2014 but if sony updates the xmb and add some features people will love it, i dnt want the xmb to change i just want it more pretty.

[cstyle]

Sony won't be launching any time soon. They have too many financial problems and they may want to wait to see how vita does. Next xbox will definitely be here before PS4 and their isn't much sony can do about it.

[gypsygib]

I much prefer a PS4

[BubloZX]

Well seeing as how they produced the vita I wouldn't rule the ps4 out just yet if they keep cost down. Plus Sony can either sell off or partner up their weaker divisons with another major corperarion to help them out.

[Redcrimson101]

The author makes a good point but the fact of the matter is Sony is going to have to release a os4 to keep up with xbox3 and wii u or be in last place like they are in now.

You guys just have to face it, Sony had their time and xbox just took over and not a system revamp or a ps4 is going to help them.

[Ck1x]

I think sony is further along with the ps4 then they are letting on. There are probably a couple of variations they are contending with, something that could give them options and flexibility to launch sooner with a less advanced system but more competitively priced if need be to not let Microsoft and Nintendo run away in the next generation of consoles

[SpinalRemains138]

Why does a 10 year lifecycle have to mandate that a new console cannot be released? They will manufacture PS3 for at least 10 years. Nowhere in that claim does it say anything about a new system. Let alone the rule that they musn't make one in that decade.

Good business sense says that if they will buy it then you should make it.

[ZILLA]

Im proud to be a PS3 owner,this console should have no problem making it to 2016.m$ has to come out with somthing soon cause it has ran out of power,its not a suprise tho.they rush out there console a year ahead sony to make a fast buck and didnt care about the product! Sony take your time and make the PS4 as perfect as the PS3.

[SAE]

alots of people said the same last year but now they changed there minds , they get bored , they want something new and powerfull so the developers have no limits and to have better features , it's better they release ps4 this year or 2013 , you people still can play in the ps3 , while you get bored the price will go down so it's better for every one...