Sony: Support for PS3 will continue

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Sony Japan president Hiroshi Kawano has said there are no plans to immediately shift from the PS3 to the PS4.


The PS4 will launch late 2013, but Sony Japan president Hiroshi Kawano has confirmed in Famitsu (translated by Kotaku) that support for the PS3 will continue.

"It's been seven years since the release of the PS3," says Kawano, "and the console continues to sell at a constant pace, plus we have many upcoming titles. We have no intention of immediately shifting from the PS3 to the PS4."

The cloud service that will allow users to play PS3 games on the PS4 will launch in 2014, and Kawano says it will likely result in "some people [switching] consoles from the PS3 to the PS4." This switch will not be forced though - "it will be a gradual process, and to say 'we're releasing a new console, so trade in your old ones for it' would be a maker's ego talking, plain and simple."

Sony certified new PS3 models earlier this month, however a Sony exec has said the company has no plans for a PS3 price cut.

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WokzePosted:

PS3 And xbox 360 will continue, they are both great consoles, and can both last atleast another 5-10 years.

S14Posted:

At least they won't abandon the PS3 right away.

KatsumiPosted:

The only thing that worries me about the PS3 is that no price cut is planned. I wouldn't mind if they took $50 off the price. It's not needed though. Its a fair price for an amazing console

Snowfl4k3zPosted:

They should, it's an amazing console.

AdamuPosted:

Katsumi This is good to see. The PS3 is a great console in my opinion and i will likely continue to play it long after the PS4 is released.


I agree there bro.

KatsumiPosted:

This is good to see. The PS3 is a great console in my opinion and i will likely continue to play it long after the PS4 is released.

TaigaAisakaPosted:

daw
SwagDaddyYolo
Wagering Well yeah, they supported the PS2 as well, long after the release of the PS3.


some stores still have ps2 games :o


Yeah my local gamestop does . I miss the old PS2 days :/


There are some local game stores near me(Not GameStops) that have a bunch of classic games and consoles. They don't get a lot of business though which is kinda sad. They have a lot of great games for all consoles.

GossipPosted:

PS3 cam out 7 years ago? Didnt notice.

BeetPosted:

daw
SwagDaddyYolo
Wagering Well yeah, they supported the PS2 as well, long after the release of the PS3.


some stores still have ps2 games :o


Yeah my local gamestop does . I miss the old PS2 days :/


In my opinion the PS2 was the 2nd greatest console in history. (number 1 is the NES)

VeraPosted:

Oasis Of course they'll continue support, it's still a viable source of income, for now.


yeah i know a lot of people will still be playing it in a few years


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