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PlayStation 4 to launch during 2013 holiday, predicts analyst

Although Sony hasn’t officially announced a PS4, speculation regarding its launch has been a topic of discussion as of late.

On Wednesday afternoon, Michael Pachter shared his thoughts on when Sony has to launch the PlayStation 4 and why they need to do it.

According to a report on NowGamer.com, while talking to Play magazine, Pachter stated, "I don't think Sony wants to launch behind Microsoft again, so I'm confident we'll see a PS4 in October or November 2013.”

"It isn't likely that they will launch earlier, as it doesn't make sense to get out too far in front of software, and I'm pretty confident that few developers have been working on PS4 games for more than a year or so. Holiday 2013 will be a comfortable window for Sony, and will give them a chance to get a head start on Microsoft."

Even after the PlayStation 4 launches, Patcher expects the PlayStation 3 to continue to sell well as Sony can give the home console a number of price cuts to extend the PS3’s life.

"The PS3 probably has a solid three years left for sales, so it should make it comfortably to a 10-year life span," he shared. "There are a lot of people who are uncomfortable spending $250 for a console, so I think price cuts to the $199, $149 and $99 will extend the life of a console."

Given that high-quality software like Naughty Dog’s “The Last of Us” and Quantic Dream’s “Beyond: Two Souls” are set to debut in earl 2013, it could be a busy and expensive year for Sony fans if the PS4 does indeed launch during the 2013 holiday season.

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sounds pretty cool

I hope it does. My 3rd PS3 broke a few months back, but I put off buying a new one cause I'm hoping the PS4 will come out next year. Then if the PS4 has backwards compatibility with PS3 games, then I'll buy one of those. If not, then I'll pick up a discounted PS3 and wait a little for the PS4.

games are much important than consoles. and it is not likely launch next year.

I doubt 2013. It'll get pushed back, 2014 prolly.

Yea right... I doubt it

I wouldnt wanna think of how much it would cost!

Like 700 € for 500 GO lol