Sony registers two new Playstation systems
Sony has filed for the registration of two new devices categorized as “Computer Entertainment Systems” with the Ministry of Communications, and Information Technology in the Republic of Indonesia. What this could possibly mean is that Sony has trademarked new Playstation 4, and Playstation 3 models.
The Playstation 4 model in Asia has the code CUH-1006A, while this new Playstation 4 model has been registered with the code CUH-1106A.
The newer version of this code only changes the second number, so this could mean that this is just a minor revision or an internal change, if we compare the code with the Playstation 3 serial numbers.
As a comparison, the change of this digit in PS3 models was translated from a model with a 65 nm RSX (CECH-2001A) to a 40 nm one (CECH-2101A). So, we should expect a more efficient model with a manufacturing process smaller than the previous one.
How much smaller will the PS3 and PS4 systems become?
In the case of the new Playstation 3 model, a new revision has been rumored for a long time now. If this happens to be true, this would be the fourth revision to the Playstation 3 system since its initial release back in 2006.
Hopefully this means we will see a new design scheme similar to the second generation Playstation 3 without the sliding door. A new Playstation 4 system would be a bit of a stretch, but it would work out very well; especially due to the fact that the Playstation 4 has had a track record of system failure since launch in 2013.
Sony is also looking to open China with the Playstation 4, and the introduction of several first party games that will be developed for the country. If Sony can pull off introducing two new Playstation systems to China, they stand to corner the market in gaming, and computer entertainment once again; just as they did in 1999-2000 with the release of the Playstation 2.
What do you want to see happen with the news of the possible new systems on the horizon?
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