According to techradar.com, there have been rumours about a Sony upgraded ‘PlayStation 4.5’, with better performance and capable of supporting 4K gaming. Resolution and frames per second have always been part of a debate in gaming, and it seems that these rumours of potential 4K gaming consoles will only fuel the debate.
Sony has refused to comment, but the rumours also add that this advanced ‘PlayStation 4.5’ would allow games and other applications to run faster, and it would boost the graphical power of games and allow for a better gaming experience.
Downsides to 4K Game Consoles
The current 60 frame per second rate can’t support a 4K resolution, especially not in a consumer-friendly console. 4K can be heavy on current gaming processing resources, and expecting a cheap, 4K Ultra HD quality image at an affordable price might not be possible.
The new ‘PlayStation 4.5’ could be an iteration of the already existing PlayStation 4, and not a “new” PlayStation. Both the PlayStation 2 and 3 were relaunched as slimmer versions, which grabbed the attention of some consumers who seemed indecisive.
Benefits of 4K Game Consoles
A 4K game console would revolutionise the gaming industry; as virtual reality is developed, there will be a demand to develop systems to support all of its functions. The current PS4 is compatible with PlayStation VR headset technology, but 4K technology would allow more immersion in the game and a different gaming experience.
The PlayStation 4.5 would have a more powerful CPU, which would allow it to support 4K resolution games. Although PS4 is very recent, advancement in technology has made necessary to have a console that fills the gap between PS4 and PS5. PC gamers already enjoy 4K gaming, and gamers who prefer consoles won’t be far behind.
What’s In The Future for Gaming?
4K TVs are becoming more affordable and more common in homes, and some might argue that it is already the gap between a much more powerful gaming console. However, the performance of a 4K gaming console with an advanced CPU would push PlayStation to become an innovative company once again.
PS4 and Xbox One are still unable to deliver any 4K action; Netflix is the biggest supplier of 4K Ultra HD quality and, according to Forbes, they believe both consoles will deliver 4K-friendly versions soon.
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