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Ever since the release of the Sony PlayStation 3 on November 11, 2006, the technology was known for being high-end, especially with the Blu-Ray capabilities. Yet, a year later, people were already speculating when the next big console would be released—and what company would release it? Would it be an xBox 720? Or an even better PlayStation, the PS4?

Very little information has yet to be released about the PS4, besides what is logical compared to the PS3: it will be experimental and the technology will rival all other gaming consoles.

Sony has suggested that the PS4 may be released in 2012, but there are no guarantees and it is highly unlikely. In June 2010, a trailer was leaked by (presumably) the PlayStation 4 team, simply dubbed Leaked Launch Trailer. At the end, it says that PS4 is in testing phase, and the trailer itself is mildly comical and intriguing. Another trailer was leaked, but this PS4 Trailer is not in English.

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With the upcoming release of the PlayStation Move on September 19, 2010, gamers everywhere will have a glimpse of the PS4 possibilities: physical movement will definitely be a key element for the new gaming console. The odds are that 3D gaming will be involved, and perhaps the console will also serve as a Multimedia Center (perhaps as a surround sound receiver, cable box, and computer all in one).

It is guaranteed that there will be a new console, and that it will be called the PlayStation 4. There have been direct quotations from Sony’s CEO Ken Kutaragi, the inventor of PlayStation, from his interview with EE Times: “As a matter of course, I have the vision of Playstation 4, 5 and 6, which will merge into the network.” And, of course, SonyPS4.com has more Proof of PS4 for the future.

We do know that the PS3 is only in the past 10 months making a profit. The cost of producing a PS3 is thirty-eight dollars above the consumer price, meaning that Sony must rely on the other aspects of the console (video games and accessories) to turn a profit. Now, though, the profit margin has become equal, and that means Sony can begin working diligently on the PS4.

The internet is laden with design concepts from hopeful gamers but, of course, none of them are legitimate. If fact, several designs have been submitted to SonyPS4.com, including some very attractive and a couple highly hilarious designs.

It has been released by Paul Holmen, Vice President of Technology for Sony Computer Entertainment, that for the PS4 they are considering what type of cell processor would be preferable, such as a multi-core. This would make the console more similar to a computer, making it capable of multitasking.

Whenever the PS4 does release, though, the world of gaming will change forever.