1. It Could Be The Last PlayStation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SgWcwXEL_Js Apparently the biggest threat to the console lineup isn't the competition from Xbox or Nintendo. Instead, it is expected that Sony will prioritise work on the PlayStation VR above all else. As previously discussed in this article, the PS VR is currently being designed to work with the PlayStation 4, and it is speculated that by the next generation of consoles that technology will be integrated with the system. According to Emmett Shear, co-founder at Twitch, the sensible thing that Sony should do is turn this hardware into a multi-functional set-top box. When it comes to the consumer market, the lifecycle of the present generation of consoles may be in significant danger, as during his
interview with The Guardians Changing Media Summit, Emmett mentioned that he'd be "surprised to see another generation" as he thinks the landscape of gaming will "look more like the mobile phone market over time". The future of the PlayStation 5 does seem bright though, and if Shear's comments are anything to go by, Sony could be looking to create a 'hub' type of device rather than just a dedicated gaming station. They've definitely shown progress towards this through PlayStation TV and their various televisions that can tether with a DualShock controller already.
Do you see a disc-less future dawning on PlayStation hardware? Let us know in the comments!