October 27th 2024.
Are we really just two years away from the release of the PlayStation 6? As a reader, I cannot help but feel uneasy about the idea of a next generation Xbox and the assumption that Sony will retaliate with their own console. With the release of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 this week, we can expect to be bombarded with carefully selected statistics proving the success of Xbox Game Pass, followed by the familiar narrative of "Xbox is not dead, it's thriving!" As a gaming enthusiast, it has been exhausting to witness the decline in both Xbox and PlayStation's quality and quantity of games, and their apparent lack of competence.
The main difference between the two companies is that while Sony has remained silent, Microsoft has not stopped talking. However, each time they speak, their message seems to change, leaving us with no clear idea of their intentions. The only thing we do know is that a new next gen Xbox is on the horizon, with promises of a "technological leap" that seems too good to be true. It's hard to believe that they have achieved such a feat, but I suppose anything is possible.
Despite the unlikely claims about its power, the fact remains that Microsoft has already announced their next console, even though the current one is less than three years old. This speaks volumes about the sales of the current console. While they have not disclosed a release date, it seems unlikely that they would announce it without a plan to launch within the next two years. Otherwise, it would just be considered vaporware. Plus, if sales for the Xbox Series X/S are struggling, a replacement is needed as soon as possible.
There has been speculation that 2026 is the target date for the release of the next gen Xbox, which is only two years away. It's safe to assume that if Xbox is releasing their new console then, Sony will not be far behind. The only time Xbox has managed to beat PlayStation was with the Xbox 360, which had a full year head start on the PlayStation 3. Sony has not forgotten this and has made sure to not let Microsoft get ahead again. It's unlikely that they would break this pattern, meaning the PlayStation 6 will also be released in 2026 or early 2027.
By 2026, the PlayStation 5 will be six years old, which is one year less than the gap between the PlayStation 4 and 5. However, due to the pandemic and the past two years, it feels like the gap is much shorter. Most gamers would agree that this generation has barely begun. We can see this reflected in the lack of exclusive first-party games for both Xbox and PlayStation. Developers have not been able to fully utilize the consoles' capabilities.
Despite the obvious stagnation in this generation, it seems that console sales are declining, prompting the need for a new generation. However, the reason for the decline is likely due to the lack of new games, which could have been easily remedied if both companies were not being run by "short-sighted idiots." It's frustrating to see the gaming industry being mismanaged in such a way.
I may not be the first to say this, but it's pure madness. It's not only a poor business decision, but it's also disheartening for gamers. It's hard to believe that this generation has been allowed to continue in such a directionless and unfulfilling manner. In just two years, we will likely be complaining about the lack of original games and the abundance of remasters for the PlayStation 6 and next gen Xbox. I don't think anyone is ready for that dance again, except for the decision-makers at Xbox and PlayStation who seem determined to drive the gaming industry into the ground.
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