Compared with the annual smartphone upgrade cycle, the generational cadence of gaming consoles feels almost geologic in its pacing. For a long time now, the typical console has had a lifespan of five to seven years -- after which it is inevitably nudged into obsolescence by its successor. Change may be afoot, however, in light of rumors suggesting that Sony -- and perhaps Microsoft -- are considering introducing new platforms less than four years after releasing the current versions of their respective PlayStation and Xbox consoles.
In the wake of rumors first floated by Eurogamer and Kotaku, the Wall Street Journal has reported that a new PlayStation console with the capacity to handle "higher-end gaming experiences" is forthcoming. It looks as though it will be separate and distinct from the PlayStation VR, Sony's virtual reality headset, which is currently scheduled to debut in the fall of 2016. (Note that you'll need a PS4 to use PlayStation VR.)
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