Lifespan of the PS3

How long do YOU expect it to last? I know Sony said 10 years, but I want to try and determine/estimate how long Sony will support PS3/PSN, and continue putting stuff up for it.

I ask because I am starting to gain interest in PS3, but only in what PSN has to offer. A few downloadable full games, some PS1 classics, and some arcade games. However, I don't want to buy one sometime this year and have them announce a PS4 or something in a year or two.

it'll all depend on your definition of how long it'll last. For the last two video game generations there was roughly a 5.5 years gap (about 5.5 year gap from launch of PS1 to PS2,, about 5.5 year gap from launch of PS2 to launched of 360 etc).

The current generation is already aroud 2.5 years old now, and this generation should last shorter than any of the previous ones considering the rapidly advancing graphics industry.

it'll all depend on your definition of how long it'll last. For the last two video game generations there was roughly a 5.5 years gap (about 5.5 year gap from launch of PS1 to PS2,, about 5.5 year gap from launch of PS2 to launched of 360 etc).

The current generation is already aroud 2.5 years old now, and this generation should last shorter than any of the previous ones considering the rapidly advancing graphics industry.

nohnaimer

I expect at least 6 years from this system.cdx00

I couldnt agree more.....The PS3 should be around for longer that you will want it.

Lol, the ps3 will be around for as long as YOU... the CONSUMER wants it to be. Hell the PS ONE is still around if you have the knowledge to buy games for it.

So get a ps3 prospective buyer, and relish in all its glory for as long as YOU want to :)