Sony Emphasizes Importance of Releasing Identical Consoles, Says Gamers Want ‘True Next-Gen’ Hardware

Sony is releasing two variations of the PlayStation 5 in November, with the only differences between them being a disc drive and price. This is in stark contrast to Microsoft’s strategy of releasing a much cheaper, stripped down version of the Xbox Series X.

Speaking to Games Industry, Sony Interactive Entertainment CEO Jim Ryan emphasized the importance of releasing consoles with identical…