Consoles to Expect in 2020

      It's been over 6 years since Sony and Microsoft released their highly anticipated next-generation video game consoles. Sony with its fourth console, the Playstation 4, and Microsoft with its third, the Xbox One. Both came in November of 2013. Now, in December of 2019, we finally have information about the release of the next generation of consoles coming out.

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Microsoft gives a release date for the Xbox One at E3 2013 (Game Watcher)

      In June 2019, Xbox teased the new console at the Electronic Entertainment Expo, commonly known as E3. At that time, it went under the name "Project Scarlett" and did not get changed until 6 months later. We now know it will be called the Series X.

Xbox Series X: Release date, specs, price and news for the next-gen Xbox
First look at the new Xbox Series X (What Hi-Fi)     

     Sony has still yet to release official information on the PS5, although, through hints from the company and information leaks, there are some facts we know:

  • Release date is set for holiday 2020 (techradar)
  • Price is rumored at $499 
  • PS5 will have VR, or virtual reality 
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Though no official photos have been released, this picture resembles a PS5 leaked in 2019 (Tech Radar)

       It's possible that this will be the last big release of consoles from these two tech giants. With computer gaming becoming increasingly popular, along with more gaming systems coming from other companies, it might not be worth it in 7 years to release another generation of consoles.



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