"You used to be able to count the number of years between game consoles on one hand. The original Sony PlayStation came out in the UK in September 1995. Five years later, the PS2 was released and brought with it significant changes. It was a similar story for other consoles but, of late, things seem to have slowed down - which might explain why, as the PS5 hits its fifth anniversary, a potential PS6 is nowhere in sight."
"Mr Lempel oversaw the launch of the console, which was plagued by supply chain issues upon its release as a result of a global chip shortage. The supply problems were resolved after three years, and the console has gone on to sell more than 84 million units worldwide. And, as it turns five, he said the title which would become the PS5's biggest seller hadn't even been released yet."
PlayStation is maintaining the PS5 platform as the company believes the console still has significant years of relevance. The PS5 launched amid global chip shortages that caused supply problems, which were resolved after three years. The console has sold more than 84 million units worldwide. Executives expect major upcoming titles will continue to drive sales, including high-profile releases such as Marvel's Wolverine (2026) and Naughty Dog's Intergalactic. Industry analysts note that modern AAA games take far longer to develop than in previous generations, contributing to longer console lifecycles.
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