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Brainstorming idea for Sony: How about Upgrade hardware to turn a PS5 into PS6 (lemmy.ml)

submitted 2 weeks ago by thingsiplay@lemmy.ml to c/gaming@lemmy.ml

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It looks like the PS6 could cost more than 1k Dollars, if it would launch next year. And maybe even more expensive if the prices go even up. So I had an idea for Sony:

An Upgrade hardware extension that turns the PS5 into a PS6 equivalent. Think like a 32X or something like that from the 90s. All it does is, add some RAM, has a CPU and GPU and that's it. All other parts are basically PS5. This PS5-to-PS6-Upgrade-Kit could cost maybe 400 Dollars? Every owner of a PS5 would be eligible to play PS6 games, without spending another 1k Dollars. No need to reinvent the controller too.

We don't know how much different a PS6 is planned to be, and if this approach is even technically possible. I think back to the 90s where Nintendo and Sega had multiple hardware extensions to upgrade the consoles. Back then it didn't always go well, but in today's day and age this approach could be very welcome. What do you think?

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[–] thingsiplay@lemmy.ml 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

You mean its called a PS and for a brief time it could run PC games? Because if you install Linux on it, it can run Steam games. Otherwise I'm not sure how to understand your comment.

[–] cerebralhawks@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I think they're referring to the few years when PlayStation Studios was releasing games on PC as well.

It's funny because PCs have been able to run PS1/PS2/PS3 games for a while now. My Macs can even run PS3 games via emulation.

Legally speaking, PCs have never been able to run games released on PlayStation. That was never a thing. However, many games published on PlayStation have been published on PC.

[–] thingsiplay@lemmy.ml 1 points 2 weeks ago

Legally speaking, PCs have never been able to run games released on PlayStation.

Not exactly true (if we forget direct ports for a moment). There are lot of Playstation games sold as emulation, such as Metal Gear Solid in example.