The future of PlayStation consoles is already taking shape. As such, the generation following the PS6 could experience an inevitable revival with the PS7. We'll explain it to you.
The video game industry is constantly evolving. The media evolve with the new technologies available, to offer ever more impressive fun experiences. But, beyond gaming performance, other issues are at stake. In fact, consumption habits on the part of gamers are changing, particularly since the advent of SVOD in the audiovisual sector, which has been translated into on-demand gaming services for the rest of us. This could have significant consequences on the market. We've already seen it at Xbox. And if the competitors, PlayStation in the lead with its PS6 or PS7, followed the trend?
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A complete change after the PS6?
While experts are looking at the next new generation PlayStation console, the one called by default the “PS6”, some observers are already thinking about the sequel. This is the case of Mat Piscatellaexecutive director and video game industry advisor at Circana. The man regularly shares his findings and hypotheses on social networks. However, recently, he has been looking at the evolution of the physical market compared to the dematerialized one on consoles.
Joining the current consensus, he warns in particular on X.com that Xbox users should get used to all-digital “ as soon as possible “. It must be said that with the possibility of online purchasing from the console store and, above all, the arrival of Game Pass, Xbox players are seeing the shelves dedicated to the Microsoft console greatly diminish in The stores. The manufacturer's policy is clearly intended to fully detach itself from the physical, like what has been happening for years on PC.
So all eyes are on the choices made by the competition. And, for Piscatella, there is no doubt… The all-dematerialized will indeed arrive at Sony, but we could still ” give an extra generation » before getting there, and two more regarding Nintendo. If this is true, then after the PS6, the PS7 would be the scene of a radical change for PlayStation players.
PlayStation has already opted, like Xbox, for all-digital consoles, going so far as to make the disc reader detachable on the PS5 Slim. Therefore, the trend towards dematerialization could well convince the Japanese manufacturer to concretely abandon the physical in the future. There is a good chance that the PS6 will face the test office. Sony will be able to rely on this to sustainably evaluate the preferences of players in order to prepare the next generation. Add to this that production costs would be reduced.
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However, this would represent a loss for consumers. If the model remains as it is, it would be impossible for them to lend or resell their games. What's more, they would not have any plus full ownership. We also saw this with the announcement of games to be released only digitally, such as the Tomb Raider trilogy and Alan Wake 2. The disappointment was palpable among the public, still attached to the object. But, in both cases, we were finally treated to a physical re-release. So perhaps not everything is over.
From then on, players in the sector will keep their eyes wide open on market developments. The future of the games format is still uncertain, but it is already taking shape. The PlayStation 6 and its successor could mark an even greater turning point in consumption habits. Will the PS7 be the console of the revolution of everything digital at Sony?