Next PlayStation Desired More Than Next Xbox
Website TechRadar recently ran a poll which asked readers what future gadget they would most like to get in their grubby little hands – and PlayStation dominated the Xbox.
In this poll, which nearly 3,000 people voted on, approximately 20% of the votes were for the PlayStation 4, while only 11% of the vote were for the next Xbox (Though it is worth noting that the next PlayStation might not be deemed the “PlayStation 4,” since the number 4 is considered unlucky in Japanese culture). This placed the theoretical PlayStation 4 only second to a “pen that’s also a flying car,” a joke entry. Who here is looking forward to what the next PlayStation system can offer? Please feel free to leave your comments below, and stay connected to PlayStation LifeStyle for all your PlayStation-related news.
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December 19th, 2009 at 11:39 AM
I’m looking forward to it but I don’t want it anytime soon. From what I can tell the PS3 still has a lot of potential yet to be tapped and I want to make sure Sony squeezes every last bit out of the PS3 before they switch over. I’ve only had my PS3 for 2 years, I want it to be the best console for another 4 at least just so I feel I got my moneys worth. Not to mention I won’t feel like spending another $400-500 on a console for at least that long! (Hopefully it isn’t more than $500, I would hope Sony learned their lesson from having the price too high with the PS3)
December 19th, 2009 at 2:17 PM
and 6 sounds like death in japanese.. just like the number 4
December 19th, 2009 at 2:23 PM
If Sony keeps up with its current habits we can expect to see a new console by 2012. Sony has so far released each new system 6 years after its predecessor.
PS1 release: December 3, 1994
PS2 release: March 4, 2000
PS3 release: November 11, 2006
PS# release: Winter 2012
December 19th, 2009 at 3:25 PM
I don’t think anyone desires another xbox after the fiasco that is the 360. Too many people got screwed by the shoddy hardware and won’t be buying MS again. I know I am one.
I didn’t think I would be supporting Sony this gen but after getting my first PS3 I went crazy. I now own 2 because the system and game sharing work so well. My old XBMC hasn’t been fired up in a long time either because of media compatibility. Well done Sony keep up the good work and don’t pull a Nintendo next gen.
December 19th, 2009 at 3:27 PM
but with a guaranteed 10 year life cycle
December 19th, 2009 at 3:48 PM
Looking forward to it, as long it isn’t ridiculously expensive. I kind of think next gen won’t be the huge leap this gen was – it’s not like they’re going to go from hi-def to super hi-def, or Blu ray to whatever, in the next two years. I anticipate more processing power, much larger hard drives, and perhaps a more reasonable price point. I think Sony probably learned something from this gen.
December 19th, 2009 at 5:23 PM
you know I really dont know a way for a better playstation. PS3 is pretty solid. Only possible way to get better is to add more memory to the ps3. I think Sony has the essentials pretty solid right now.
December 19th, 2009 at 7:00 PM
In my opinion they should just focus on maxin out this gen before even thinking about the next gen. I still believe that there is more to do with the current gen. Because titles like the UC series and the other great exclusives still seem like they can get better. Plus they should be looking into the multiplatform problems and finding a solution for that and atleast hooking up backward compatiablity across all the version of PS3. That’s not as important as the multiplatform junk they’ve been letting these developers get away with, but it seems like something that’s been a factory standard that got left out. A new system now will seem like some psp bull and not something that atleast a full 6 or more years would produce. Plus they don’t want to get labelled at a Sega-esk company that doesn’t support their product long enough to make comsumers feel secure enough to spend hundreds of dollars on, only to feel like they’ve been left behind for progress and that their investment was in vain.
December 19th, 2009 at 7:10 PM
I hope they come up with a great new name for it. Sony PlayStation 3 Squared, only not so nerdy lol. Also I doubt it will be anywhere nearly as expensive as the PS3 was when it released. It was $500-$600 because it had such new technology for the time – the Cell Broadband Engine, XDR RAM, and let’s not forget the shortage of blue laser diodes that also made them more expensive.
December 19th, 2009 at 7:42 PM
@Natiej85
its not Sonys problem to fix a 3rd party issues… they lead with the 360 we get a shitty port.. they lead with the PS3 both get an equal port. Even if they could add more to the PS3 version, they wont because it would make the PS3 version superior and alienate the 360 crowd.
@Paul
the shortage of diodes didnt make it more expensive, it set back production. Blue Ray diodes were new at that time and that mad them more expensive not the shortage
December 19th, 2009 at 8:38 PM
only thing certain, it will be smaller.
December 21st, 2009 at 1:57 AM
i know its just a fun design, but that pic looks really cool, haha
December 21st, 2009 at 6:45 AM
@Desh
“If Sony keeps up with its current habits we can expect to see a new console by 2012. Sony has so far released each new system 6 years after its predecessor.
PS1 release: December 3, 1994
PS2 release: March 4, 2000
PS3 release: November 11, 2006
PS# release: Winter 2012″
So it’s the PS4 that’s going to end the world! RUN THE EXTREMELY OVERPRICED CONSOLE WILL DESTROY US ALL! Will it could be possibly maybe Jack Tretton is sick of people insulting the PS3 and is getting revenge with the PS4.
December 21st, 2009 at 2:22 PM
I hope it fits in my hand. and then grows if i press a button. That’s all i care about, I don’t even want it to play games. I just like growing and shrinking things
December 22nd, 2009 at 6:06 PM
My vote would have went to the pen that is also a jet car. Because owning a real life transformer would be the coolest thing ever.
However I recommend that Sony name the next Playstation the PS’not’4