It is speculation, of course. But I know I’m right.
If we could logically expect a new console in 3 years time (taking into consideration that it takes a very long time to develop AAA titles now), than the same AAA developers have had their new consoles for a MINIMUM of a year. Probably more. And you need to realize that these devs sign very expensive penalty-binding NDA’s.
Do I know this from first hand knowledge?
No. I’m not a nerd.
….But my brother in law did a lot of different things in tech…including game development. And this is how it works.
PLUS….
The PS5 standard, slim, and impending Pro were all ready to go the day the standard PS5 launched. This is also….how it works.
When you combine the time it takes to acquire parts, train employees (if needed), and re-tool an assembly line, clear QA, get packaged, get shipped, and clear customs. Hell, all 3 versions of the PS5 were set in stone and ready to go a year before they got into our hands.
SO….
Taking all that into consideration your 2027 timeline. Yeah, the next-gen console specs were already finalized a while ago. my guess when we see a PS6, will largely depend on what the economy is doing at the time
I have no clue why Sony and PD hage catered to the PS4 as long as they have. like mentioned above, my only assumption is the economy.