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This interview was conducted by Examiner.com. (Michael Pachter, Next-Gen, Tag Invalid)

iamnsuperman  +   750d ago

Has no one seen the PS9 ad :P
Jinkies  +   749d ago

Orbis is obviously the code name being used.
torchic  +   749d ago


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blackmamba707  +   749d ago
I'm cool with 'Playstation Omni', sounds fresh
dboyc310  +   749d ago
Got use to calling it orbis.
MariaHelFutura  +   749d ago
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jujubee88  +   750d ago
It's going to be called Orbis.
KangarooSam  +   750d ago
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yesmynameissumo  +   749d ago
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firelogic  +   749d ago
If they're really that superstitious, 4 is out but Playstation will remain. But like I've said before, it'd be nice if they went back to their roots, so to speak, and simply called it, "The Playstation."
Saigon  +   749d ago
I actually like that but it won't be done. I think the reason Sony will not call it PS4 is because they are afraid their Japaneses fan base won't by it if it has a 4. This would be logical to call it The PlayStation "Fill in the Blank"
FarCryLover182  +   749d ago
Playstation Durango.

Sure that is Microsofts codename for their next system, but wouldn't it be crazy if they named it PS Durango??

Not a change that would happen. but it makes you think.
FarCryLover182  +   749d ago
ziggurcat  +   749d ago
i don't see how they could conceivably get rid of the playstation name...

as long as "playstation" is in the title of the product, it's not really killing the identity.
fOrlOnhOpe57  +   749d ago
Japan will be only a small fraction of their sales market. Pretty sure the rest of the world dont have a problem with the number 4.
Axonometri  +   749d ago
Toning myself down to be serious for a moment... How could Sony really consider dropping its brand name now? I could see dropping the 4 as it seems an aging number but not Playstation.

My guess, something like "Playstation Orbis" or the like. Keeping familiarity while introducing fresh new name modern to the changed face of gaming.
Unztayble  +   749d ago
judging from the Vita, I wouldn't be surprised if Sony would keep the latin theme.
NiteX  +   749d ago
I don't care if its not 4. As long as it's still Playstation. I hear it's out of respect more than superstition. Also why didn't they just call the Vita PSP2? Almost seems obvious they are finished with numbers.
Felonycarclub8  +   749d ago
I kind of Like orbis now after hearing it so many times, I used to hate the vita name but it grew on me
I_am_Batman  +   749d ago
Maybe it'll be PSOrbis, Omni or whatever for japan but still PS4 for the rest of the world. Like SEGA Mega Drive/Genesis was the same console. Though it wouldn't be very smart to call it different in japan if you ask me.
DeadlyFire  +   749d ago
PS4 is still PS4 in my book. If they won't call it PS4 I will make myself a quality PS4 sticker and slap it over Omni on the SKU I buy.
Oh_Yeah  +   749d ago
It'll always be playstation, whether it's 4 or whatever won't hurt brand recognition. If their not going with the number, what I think they should do is talk to Sega, ask them for some suggestions. All their systems had kick ass names, Genesis, Dreamcast, Saturn? They know how to name a system.
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WeskerChildReborned  +   749d ago
It's tradition for Sony basically, like how Apple has Iphone 5 or Ipad but eventually i think they will ditch the numbers
SolidDuck  +   749d ago
The playstation 4 or ps4 will need no explanation. People will know what it is even if they were not paying attention and didn't do research on it. If they name it omni or whatever people who don't pay attention to gaming news will go omni, what's that? When your a company and u have a product name that's immediately recognizable, it would be very dumb to not use it.
jeremiahdoggy  +   743d ago
if it is not playstation 4 not buying no matter how good it is i have to wait years befor buy got to wait wait intill they realse a better playstation 4 like they did playstation 2 and 3 thats why i wont buy a vita i got see how good it is and when they realse a better one then i will buy

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