Sony working on “PS4.5″ with an upgraded GPU and 4K support

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Sony is working on a PlayStation 4 with the ability to run games at 4K resolution.

This is according to developers who told Kotaku at GDC a PS4 console with increased graphical power, dubbed “PlayStation 4.5″, was currently in the works.

It will purportedly have more processing power to support 4K and to better enhance the PlayStation VR game experience – all thanks to an upgraded GPU.

Various verified development sources spoke to more than one writer at Kotaku regarding “PS4.5″ and while some of the details were “vague”, once source said the console felt “exploratory” and may not arrive this year.

It was also rumored that Sony met with developers at GDC this week to discuss the console, and some developers where even overheard talking about PS4.5 on the show floor to one another.

When reached for comment, a Sony spokesperson told Kotaku it doesn’t comment on rumors and speculation.

At present, PS4 “outputs games at a max resolution of 1920×1080 pixels when playing games, whereas 4K outputs at 4096×2160 pixels,” explained Gematsu.

So while the current console doesn’t support 4K resolution, it does support 4K for videos and photos.

We’ll keep you up-to-date on this as more information becomes available.

Posted: Mar 18, 2016 4:56 pm
Related Forum: PlayStation Forum

Source: http://www.vg247.com/2016/03/18/sony-working-on-ps4-5-with-an-upgraded-gpu-and-4k-support-rumor/

Comments

MajPosted: Sun. Mar 27, 2016

This will p!ss off a lot of ps4 owners

Slade_WilsonPosted: Fri. Mar 25, 2016

Well this sucks for the millions of ps4 owners like myself who will have to buy another one!

ValorPosted: Thu. Mar 24, 2016

Ugh, makes me wish I would of waited to buy console.

KurumuPosted: Wed. Mar 23, 2016

Not sure why rumors are put up in the news section, not confirmed, honestly not going to happen seeing as it'd cost way over 1,000$ to make, there's no market for this type of a console. Also most people don't even have a monitor or TV that can support 4k resolution. Consoles are cheap alternatives to a more expensive PC market, for them to even consider something like this all it'd be is a massive revenue dump and a waste of resources since the console consumers aren't ready for 4k, hell half the PC consumers aren't capable of 4k yet. Kind of a pointless news post based on information that's more than likely false.

MagnaFlowPosted: Mon. Mar 21, 2016

Wake
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Freshwaffle The current PS4 can barely handle 1080p 30fps, so I highly doubt they'll achieve a decent framerate at 4k res

How would it be any different than a gaming PC running 60FPS@4k? As long as Sony puts in a capable GPU in the 4.5 it wouldn't be any different than a PC with the same GPU outputting the same resolution. It being a console doesn't suddenly make it lesser, it's all about the hardware. Consoles are essentially PCs that use tailored hardware and proprietary operating systems.

Do you have any idea what it costs to run 4k res at a decent framerate? One of the biggest appeals to console gaming is the low entry price. You're right, there wouldn't be any major differences between a PC and the PS4.5. However, I just don't see Sony taking such a risk after seeing how ps3 lost to xbox due to pricing.

Well. Sony already won the console war, most customers chose to go the Playstation route, I don't see how it would be such a risk to release a more expensive model capable of pulling off higher resolutions with better GPU.

LOL
I dont think you understand how much this thing would cost. Atleast $600-700 USD. They need a better CPU as well. Its not all GPU dude. (Considering the fact currently they use an APU lmao.)

StonerzardPosted: Mon. Mar 21, 2016

Seam Another attempt to keep up with the market, honestly don't think it will sell all that well.

Keep up with the market? Oh the Xbox fanboys on here do make me laugh. I don't even think Xbones have ever been ahead in sales lmfao http://en.yibada.com/articles/104440/20160215/ps4-vs-xbox-one.htm

MickersPosted: Mon. Mar 21, 2016

I would not buy this. Wasting there time.

SeamPosted: Mon. Mar 21, 2016

Another attempt to keep up with the market, honestly don't think it will sell all that well.

WakePosted: Sun. Mar 20, 2016

Freshwaffle
Saki
Freshwaffle The current PS4 can barely handle 1080p 30fps, so I highly doubt they'll achieve a decent framerate at 4k res

How would it be any different than a gaming PC running 60FPS@4k? As long as Sony puts in a capable GPU in the 4.5 it wouldn't be any different than a PC with the same GPU outputting the same resolution. It being a console doesn't suddenly make it lesser, it's all about the hardware. Consoles are essentially PCs that use tailored hardware and proprietary operating systems.

Do you have any idea what it costs to run 4k res at a decent framerate? One of the biggest appeals to console gaming is the low entry price. You're right, there wouldn't be any major differences between a PC and the PS4.5. However, I just don't see Sony taking such a risk after seeing how ps3 lost to xbox due to pricing.

Well. Sony already won the console war, most customers chose to go the Playstation route, I don't see how it would be such a risk to release a more expensive model capable of pulling off higher resolutions with better GPU.

SkittlePosted: Sun. Mar 20, 2016

Heard about this, just goes top show that they are pretty much forced to release new hardware to keep up with PC gamers and enthusiasts that want to have a nice looking game to play.

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