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Why are no new consoles available?
There were indeed numerous factory shutdowns that led to a major drop in chip production, but in the time since then, lifting lockdowns have brought manufacturing back up to around pre-pandemic levels. Instead, the problem persists because of the unprecedented levels of demand currently being experienced.
Why is it still hard to get a PS5?
If you’re wondering why the PS5 is so hard to get for us non-famous folk, in short, it’s because of the pandemic-induced global chip shortage — and an increased demand for entertainment tech for those who were stuck at home for the better part of two years.
When did Playstation 4 come out?
November 2013
Sony PlayStation 4/Release Date
How often do consoles release?
“A new console release is always exciting — it only happens every five to seven years,” noted Jordan Minor, a software and gaming analyst at PCMag. But, he added, “Their rollout was kind of messed up, although whenever a new console launches it’s a mess.”
Why is the new Xbox so hard to get?
At the beginning of 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic picked up and is still affecting the world well into 2021. As the pandemic affected companies and the demand for new technology skyrocketed, chip manufacturers could not keep up with the demand.
Which is best Xbox or PS5?
The Xbox’s support for Dolby Vision is a big deal for streaming, too, assuming you’ve got a TV that also supports it. All told, it’s a case of swings and roundabouts here. Gaming performance is roughly equal, the PS5 is (currently) the better Blu-ray player and the Xbox Series X is marginally the better video streamer.
Why do video games take so long to develop?
Any number of factors can delay or kill a video game. It is because of outside interference that many games have went well over a five year development cycle. Some even took a decade to complete! We are here today to look at the games that took a break at the starting line, and waited way too long to enter our lives.
What new game consoles are coming in 2021?
The Nintendo Switch Pro And 7 Other New Game Consoles Probably Coming In 2021. 1 8 Nintendo Switch Pro. The original Switch debuted in 2017 with 2019 being the year of the Switch Lite. Given this two year cycle it would seem 2 7 Game Gear Micro. 3 6 Playdate. 4 5 Intellivision Amico. 5 4 Polymega.
Is the MMO space getting more competitive?
Jagneaux: The MMO space is more competitive now than ever. With high-end subscription games like WoW and FFXIV continuing to go strong, buy-to-play games like Guild Wars 2 and ESO chugging away, and countless other free-to-play games across mobile, PC, and console, there are so many options for people.
What is the most expensive video game ever made?
Due to the unique method of recording facial movements (using technology called MotionScan), the game’s development cost shot up. L.A. Noire is estimated to have cost over 50 million dollars to produce, making it one of the most expensive video games ever made.