>>712530373
the ps3 is a very unique case
they were getting their shit pushed in by a cheaper xbox360 with games, they got too cocky and though the could ride the popularity built during the ps2 with the $600 ps3 and early into the generation their absolutely bombed so they had to get their shit together towards the end of the generation
this time is very different because xbox left the console war during 8th gen so there's no need to make games at all if you have the monopoly in the home console market
>you want physical?
you buy a playstation
>you want ps games?
you buy a playstation
>you bought a playstation 3/4 before?
you buy a playstation to keep the library

the ps3 was sold at a massive loss, somewhere in 2009 they made it 299 with the slim
>>712530497
>It's always gradual, not like it all stops at once, but I've noticed more games skipping on a PS4 release recently.
this is mostly done intentionally, especially when a game is NSW/PS5 release, it obviously can run on a ps4
the ps6 reportedly had its design and specifics finailzed and dev kits will be released somewhere during 2026