With 4K gaming becoming more attainable, it’s probably high time for gaming consoles to step up the pace and deliver content fit for that whopping resolution. Apparently, Sony is joining the fold as new reports suggest that the company could be working on what seems to be an upgraded PlayStation 4, aptly named PlayStation 4.5.
Citing developer sources, Kotaku reports that the PlayStation 4.5 will come with an upgraded GPU to support high-end 4K resolution for its titles. What’s more, it can even be used as a means to bolster the games for PlayStation VR to give it a leg up in the virtual reality trend.
It’s still unknown if Sony will indeed brand it as the PlayStation 4.5. But if we’re taking cues from Nintendo, (New Nintendo 3DS, anyone?) PS 4.5 could be a possibility. After all, it’s not a step up a generation ladder though, as it could simply be a refresh to the now aging hardware of the PS4.
Currently, gaming consoles in this generation are outmatched and outclassed by gaming PCs. An upgraded is direly needed, especially now that the trend is shifting to 4K displays. After all, it’s hard to justify purchasing a UHDTV for gaming if your console can only churn out 1080p content tops.
But whatever the case, Sony refreshing the PS4 is simply logical. Today’s hardware standards are shifting to the high-end lot, so current gen consoles would have to play catch up on this one. It could be a more expensive variant of the PS4 to be reserved to those who can dish out the big bucks, which could also mean a price cut for the standard edition. I guess we’ll just have to wait until things get official.
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Same here hinihintay ko kung sino mananalo
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Kelan nila announce ung winner?
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