The next generation of gaming consoles have been circulating the minds of analysts lately. While Nintendo is the more casual uncle of the industry, Microsoft and Sony are akin to competitive siblings. Plus, they’re due for another console debut. Codenamed Xbox Scarlett and the reasonably dubbed PS5, reports have been flowing in as to what gamers can anticipate in the coming years. While the information on release dates aren’t new, one thing’s for sure – neither one of the console giants will stick to the “traditional generational model” we’ve seen thus far either.

Industry insider and analyst Mat Piscatella of NPD tells GamingBolt: “I’m forecasting announcements in 2019 for 2020 launches for both PS5 and the next Xbox. However, I do think we’ve moved past the traditional generational model. I expect both manufacturers to add features that will further blur these lines.” Adding to that, he says:

I forecast both PS4 and Xbox One hardware unit sales to decline in the single-digit percentages next year, but more because we’re nearing the latter stages of the cycle, and I don’t anticipate either making drastic moves on price. Both systems have done well in the US, but 2019 will likely be a transition year as we move into 2020.”

Based on the upward trend the Xbox One has had in 2018, Piscatella believes the successor could even dominate the PS5. Will this prove true? We’ll see within the next few years. What do you think about all the analyst predictions coming out for the next generation of gaming consoles? Are you a console main or a PC master race type of person? Let us know what you think in the comments section below or start a conversation on DFTG Facebook page. To stay up to date on gaming news as it happens, follow us on Twitter! Here’s some of our latest to catch up on:

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