10 Reasons The PS4.5 Is Sony's Biggest Mistake This Generation
Sony hasn't been this dumb since, well, the PS3.
If rumours and leaks are to believed, Sony will be releasing a brand new console before the end of the year. Codenamed Neo (dubbed the 4.5 or the 4K online), Sony's new machine is set to be a stopgap release while players wait for the inevitable PS5. Not quite a major step up, but not an upgrade as inconsequential as a slim edition of the original console, the 4.5 offers a rather peculiar option that console gamers have never experienced before - and it's going to be the biggest mistake Sony has made in years.
The idea of introducing a new console that upgrades and improves the horsepower of the original system isn't exactly a bad idea in itself, however the timing of this release couldn't have been worse. It hasn't even been three years since the original PS4 hit store shelves, and as a result it's hard to not empathise with early adopters or even recent buyers who feel short-changed by the idea.
While incremental updates might be popular for PC owners, consoles come with a certain long-term expectation, an ease of use and a guarantee that you've invested in something for many years to come. The 4.5 completely smashes that expectation, and if the rumours are true, could potentially change the way we think about console cycles going forward.