Sony is bent on making big changes for its next generation console device, while Microsoft just confirmed that their gaming console will finally have a successor.
Realty Today reported that Sony is planning on ditching disc drives for the PlayStation 5 (PS5). With streaming becoming more mainstream and the technology already enhanced, there will no longer be a need to release games on discs. Essentially, what this means is that the PS5's design could be up for a major overhaul, allowing Sony to come up with a slimmer and sleeker gaming console that will win with portability. If one can carry around the PS5 like an iPad, then it would definitely be a big deal for gamers.
With the steaming feature, owning a PS5 could actually be cheaper than current PlayStation consoles. Games could be rented online, allowing for the foundation of a Netflix-type service for its enthusiastic player. Realty Today further reported that the same streaming functionality may also work with the PS Vita, Sony Bravia televisions and other smart devices.
Value Walk reported that Sony might also be adding components to the PS5 that were never featured in the early generation consoles, given its speculated redesign. The company could also push forward with delivering a boosted Accelerated Processing Unit (APU) for its latest gaming machine. It's said to be five times faster than the capabilities of the PS4. What's more, the device could also include backward compatibility.
N4BB reported that the tech company is seriously considering making the PS5 a purely streaming gadget, but some industry experts call the move as drastic when there are gaming manufacturers who profit from the physical discs. The decision could affect the industry's business setting.
Meanwhile, as PS5 rumors are brewing, Microsoft confirmed that they are finally setting their sights on an Xbox Two. The company is said to be lagging behind Sony when it comes to sales of the gaming consoles, but that is not stopping them from developing a new device.
Microsoft executive Phil Spencer revealed the company's plans for its second generation console saying gamers can "fully expect that you'll see another console from us," per Tech Radar. "Our best customers are Xbox console customers, and I want to keep those people engaged both on the Xbox One and anything we might do in the future. I'm 100% committed to that," Spencer added further.
No specifics were laid out for now as to when the Xbox Two will hit shelves.
