September 22nd 2024.
Should Sony have announced the PlayStation 6 so soon after revealing the PS5 Pro? This is the question posed by a recent Reader's Feature, which argues that Sony's decision to start talking about their next console just days after unveiling their latest offering is a mistake.
As someone who is not an expert in business, I can't help but wonder why Sony would choose to remind consumers about a new console that won't be available for another few years, especially after trying to sell them a £700 console. It seems counterintuitive and may not sit well with potential buyers.
It's clear that there is no demand for a new generation of consoles at the moment. The PlayStation 5 has only just been released and has yet to reach its full potential with a limited selection of exclusive games. So why rush to talk about the PlayStation 6 when the PS5 Pro is already deemed unnecessary?
Some speculate that Sony is trying to stay ahead of their competition, specifically Xbox. But let's be real, Xbox has not been able to keep up with Sony in terms of sales and overall success. The idea that Sony needs to rush and compete with them is nonsensical.
Instead of worrying about what Xbox is doing, Sony should focus on what they do best – making great games. This used to be their main strength and what made people love PlayStation. Nintendo has proven that console cycles and generations don't matter as long as there are great games to be played.
But for some reason, Sony seems to ignore Nintendo's success and continues to churn out new hardware instead. From the PlayStation VR2, DualSense Edge, PlayStation Portal, PS5 Slim, and now the PS5 Pro, they have released more hardware devices than they have new games. And despite the success of the PS5, sales are already declining, and it's not hard to see why – Sony has stopped releasing games for it.
It's frustrating to see Sony and Microsoft prioritize new hardware over creating great games. If they had focused on game development from the start, we wouldn't be in this mess. And yet, here we are, with both companies already planning for the next generation.
As a consumer, I won't be buying the PlayStation 6, and I have a feeling many others won't either. Sony is pushing the limits with their constant releases and not giving consumers what they want. A brand new console, on top of the one they just announced, is not what we need right now.
It's clear that the opinions expressed in this Reader's Feature are not just one person's thoughts, but a common sentiment among gamers. And with the decline in PlayStation 5 sales, it's clear that Sony needs to rethink their strategy and focus on what truly matters – making great games.
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