As alluded in our Talking Point earlier today, we suspect that PlayStation 4K may happen fast. Sony's talked about its desire of selling the system soon after its announcement, and that could come any day now. Indeed, developer documentation which has leaked online suggests that studios will be able to start submitting Neo compatible software as soon as next month – though it won't be mandated until October as originally reported.
The confidential correspondence – which we're going to refrain from linking directly in order to avoid legal ramifications – is the same document that Giant Bomb reported on earlier in the year, and subsequently may be outdated by now. However, while roadmaps are often subject to delays, it does seem very specific, and we can't imagine that plans will have changed too much at this point. Interestingly, there's no mention of PlayStation VR at all.
At this point, though, we are very much parroting old information – it's down to Sony to make all of the final details public. It's looking unlikely that it will do that at Gamescom, but we're still expecting an official announcement imminently.
[source neogaf.com]
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As I said, It makes total sense to release sooner rather than later. It makes sense to have the PS4k out before the mandated October when ALL games must have Neo mode. It fits in with the Holiday season too.
I believe that Sony are on their own Path through this generation. I have said many times, I think Sony are on a more traditional console path to MS but also realise that technology and Game development has jumped more than they could make a 4th generation console to provide at a realistic cost in 2013. As such, the Neo, 3yrs later, makes sense more than it did during the PS3 lifecycle. I still think Sony will look to replace the PS4 after 5yrs (Q4 2018) and that means 2yrs after Neo. Not in reaction to MS's Scorpio but because the PS4 is 5yrs old and struggling to keep up with the games releasing - which obviously will affect the Neo too as it won't get any extra features/content. By Q4 2018, I would be very Surprised if PS5 hasn't released - I think that is the latest because of the power of PS4 and the likelihood of a 'cross-over' phase - the time when old and new are still current and getting 'most' of the same software.
If the Neo is 'delayed' that then impacts on Sonys path - less than 2years (18 months) in my scenario which doesn't sound as good as over 2years. Sony won't be looking to match Scorpio, the Neo is iterative and if too powerful will impact on the PS5 (may seem far less impressive) and too weak wouldn't make enough difference.
I am far more interested in the Neo than the Slim (for example) as additional power will make a difference and the 4k side will of course be great for my 4k HDR TV. I would much rather play games like BF1 at 1080p (or above) than 900p on PS4 or 720p on XB1/XB1s - especially on a 4k screen!
neato
I want to hear when i can buy one mates. Nothing more then my little brother can have the PS4.
Hey can you tell me old titles will get a 4K version? i dont want to buy FF15 , ps4 exclusives, and mirrors edge only to find out they will get 4k hard copies.
@TVRFLY no ps4k copies will exist. If the games you listed get the 4k upgrade it will be patched in.
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