# Gaming Console Release Announcements Sony Released the Name for the New Playstation Console By Daniel Johnson | Published 2019-10-08 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playstation-console1 References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2019/10/sony-playstation-5-release-date-console-name-controller-features) & [blog.eu.playstation](https://blog.eu.playstation.com/2019/10/08/an-update-on-next-gen-playstation-5-launches-holiday-2020/) [Sony](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sony-playstation-handheld) recently released the name of the new [PlayStation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playstation-vr-2) console, as well as a timeline for its release. The new PlayStation console will follow the existing naming convention and will be titled the '[Playstation 5](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-playstation-5-pro).' Sony also indicated that its new gaming system will be released during the Holiday season of 2020. The company also revealed some information about the controllers, which according to the company's blog, will “deepen the feeling of immersion when you play games.” Sony states that the new controllers will not use rumble technology, and instead will provide the user with haptic feedback. This was chosen due to the number of different sensations that can be provided to the users. Image Credit: Shutterstock ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Next-gen Console:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced technologies for immersive gaming experiences on the next-generation gaming consoles. - **Haptic Feedback:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create innovative haptic feedback technologies that enhance user immersion and engagement in gaming experiences. - **Holiday Season Release:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Launch new gaming and entertainment products during the holiday season to leverage increased consumer spending and maximize sales. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Gaming:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Revolutionize the gaming industry by developing cutting-edge hardware and software solutions for enhanced gameplay and player experiences. - **Consumer Electronics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate haptic feedback technology into a wide range of consumer electronics products, enhancing user experiences beyond just gaming. - **Entertainment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore synergies between gaming and entertainment industries to create immersive, interactive entertainment experiences for a broader audience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Virtual Reality Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playstation-vr-2.md) - [AI-Driven Video Game Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-playstation-5-pro.md) - [Game-Streaming Mobile Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sony-playstation-handheld.md) - [Retro-Style Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playstation-5-30th-anniversary-limited-edition.md) - [Game Console Wireless Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ps5-earbuds.md) - [Industrial Next-Gen Console Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playstation-6-console-concept.md) - [Vibrant Game Console Covers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyperpop-ps5.md) - [Powerful Portable Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playstation-5-handheld-gaming-console.md) - [Console Firmware Updates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ps5-firmware-update.md)