Speculation is rife about Sony’s new PlayStation 5 and when it might hit the shelves in the UK. A new theory is now in the mix from a leading analyst, who claims the PS5 could be released as soon as 2018. This theory comes from the same man who predicted the release of the PS4 Slim and PS4 Pro, so it could be worth taking into consideration. After all, Sony have some big competition, with the upcoming release of the Xbox One Pro later this year.

However, most experts are still betting on a 2019 or 2020 release date. This is mostly due to technology and the prevalence of 4K televisions on the market. They will be much more widely used by then and it could be advantageous for Sony to wait until general technology has caught up with theirs. Until then, let’s keep watching for more news and see if Sony themselves make any comments.