Sony Europe exec hints at PlayStation 4
Australian tech news outlet SmartHouse is reporting that a Sony executive has already been future PlayStation consoles. Paul Holman, vice president of technology for Sony Computer Entertainment Europe, said to SmartHouse that the next PlayStation--though it won't see a release until 2010 at the earliest--will potentially have enhanced "media center" functions and an interactive controller like that of Nintendo's Wii.
Additionally, according to Holman's interview with SmartHouse, the recently-launched PlayStation 3 will see significant firmware upgrades. He also dispelled rumors that management changes at Sony will mean the end of the PlayStation dynasty.
Like just about any rumor about a hot upcoming gadget, the PS4 talk has been spreading like wildfire even though its predecessor was released less than a month ago. CNET News.com is still awaiting confirmation from Sony on these latest rumors. We'll keep you posted.
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