PlayStation May Have Already Won the Next-Gen Console War With PS6 Revelation That’ll Kill Off Xbox
Sony might just have a way to annihilate Xbox when it releases a successor to the PlayStation 5 and PS5 Pro if recent reports are true.
- The PlayStation 5 Pro's upcoming release has not stopped Sony from looking beyond its latest powerhouse to the future.
- The company could potentially take Xbox out of the equation with its next console improving on a crucial feature that players are sure to appreciate.
- The PlayStation 6 could be set to continue Sony's domination over the gaming console market, with Microsoft struggling to catch up.
While the upcoming release of a mid-gen update to its iconic PlayStation 5 console may be the center of its attention, Sony may be looking further ahead to the next console to grace its illustrious lineup if recent reports are any indication.
The PlayStation 5 has largely overcome its early supply chain issues to be a great addition to Sony’s journey in modern gaming, with its hardware and software working in tandem to create the scope for experiences that were hitherto unimaginable on home consoles.
The PS6 Looks to Take Things Even Further for Sony
Making several meaningful improvements over its predecessors, the PS5 has been able to make its presence felt against the rest of its competitors, Microsoft’s Xbox included. The PS5 Pro follows a long-standing tradition that Sony has adopted with its consoles, providing several improvements over the base version that justify its hefty price tag and lack of a built-in disc drive that caused a few concerns among players in the early days since its announcement.
While those concerns have quickly melted away in the face of its outstanding graphical capabilities, it seems that Sony is looking ahead to the PlayStation 6, which is admittedly a long time away but is already set to maintain its dominance over Xbox when it eventually makes its way to stores across the world.
Two Steps Forward, One Step Back
One of the PS5’s biggest strengths has been its ability to play a multitude of games designed for older consoles in a first for Sony, whose reputation with backward compatibility was a pain point for many PlayStation owners in the past. The PS5 brought several remastered titles and successful next-gen updates to many older titles that had players very happy with Sony’s new approach.
It seems that backward compatibility continues to be a priority for Sony, with the post below speculating on reports that it is in talks with AMD to create hardware for the PlayStation 6 that can facilitate a more refined experience for players looking to play last-gen titles on current-gen consoles.
While some players might be disappointed to hear that a new PlayStation console is four years away, responses to the post bring many interesting viewpoints to the table. For instance, one PlayStation fan believes that relying on hardware for backward compatibility could be a problem for Sony in the years to come.
Another player’s response to the post shows what could very well be a solid game plan for Sony with regards to the PS5 Pro.
Another response to the post suggests that Sony may even move up its timeline for the PS6 if the situation demands it.
Improving a feature that has been highly appreciated by its players is a great step for Sony to take with the next iteration of its PlayStation and could potentially serve to take the next Xbox out of the competition even before it attempts to salvage the console’s dismal reputation in recent times.
Time will tell if these reports are true, but Microsoft is sure to pay close attention to what Sony could have up its sleeve over the next few years.
