Sony is remaining frustratingly quiet on the impending PS5 reveal, but the console manufacturer seems to at least be getting the ball rolling by trademarking the system’s logo in its native Japan. Okay, so not exactly all that interesting, but hey, it’s something.
Sony Trademarks PS5 Logo In Japan
The PS5 logo has been knocking around now in its official glory since early 2020, having been trademarked in a number of territories.
The PS5 is scheduled to ship in holiday 2020, although an exact release date has yet to be announced. Sony hasn’t revealed the console yet either, but there’s growing speculation it will take place later this month or in April.
Despite this, Sony hasn’t been shy about talking about the system. We know that the console support an SSD for reduced loading times, as well as backwards compatibility with PS4 games.
Not only that, but it’s been reported that the PS5 will be capable of playing older PlayStation games too, with PSOne, PS2, and PS3 titles supposedly being supported.
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As expected, the new console will feature a revised version of the DualShock controller, which includes haptic feedback among other features. There’s also talk of a built-in microphone for voice command support.
Jack Tretton, the former head of Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA), has warned that his former employer will face ‘exponentially more competition’ during the PS5 cycle than it did in the current console war.
Microsoft should give them a better run for their money, and Stadia is a new wrinkle in the market that didn’t exist in 2013. Nintendo is more relevant this time around. It’s going to be a much more competitive market. There are new players. But they’ve learned some valuable lessons in this generation. It should be great for everyone in the business, whether you’re a developer or a gamer. It’s going to keep everyone on their toes.