Rumors about Sony's intentions to experiment with 4K resolution support has caused a stormy debate. Opponents of the idea believe that the time of next generation console release has not come yet, supporters were enthusiastic about the possibility.
According to business publication The Wall Street Journal, Sony yesterday announced its intentions to release an updated game console with improved level of entertainment in games and virtual reality applications this fall. According to the source, the updated console will start sale even before virtual reality helmet PlayStation VR. This suggests that the new Sony gaming platform will be optimized to work with virtual reality. Recall that the start of sales of virtual reality helmet Sony is scheduled for October. Accordingly, the updated console can come a little earlier.
By the way, Microsoft officials recently denied rumors about the possibility of upgrading the hardware of the gaming console Xbox One this year.