There are rumors about the next Sony console all around the web, that probably started from the infamous website Kotaku. The 4th Playstation would be called Sony ORBIS (someone is following Nintendo steps here!) and would be available by the end of 2013.
The Orbis would have 2 AMDx64 processors and AMD Southern Islands GPU. And would be ready to display a 4096×2160 (4K) resolution. I wonder when we’ll we have 4096×2160 televisions and what would they be called.. S(uper)M(ega)HD-TV? I’m really excited about it! And of course, the console would still have a Blu-ray DVD reader and a hard-drive for downloadable games/content.
Now the bad news: The Orbis has no retro-compatibility. You’d still have to buy a PS3/2/1 from the PS-store even if you own a physical copy (whaaaat?!). And much worse, the Orbis would have a protection system against “used” games. Yep, used not pirated or copied!! Sony is supposedly unhappy with the 2nd hand market, as it’s benefice only for the retail stores and not Sony itself. If this rumor is true, I don’t see how anyone would buy a 60$/60euros games knowing they can’t sell it or exchange it. We’ll wait and see.
EccentricGamer 