The more powerful version of the PlayStation 4, currently dubbed PlayStation 4K or PlayStation 4.5, will be announced shortly before the release of PlayStation VR in October, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal. The publication's sources indicate that Sony will not stop production of the original PS4 on release of the new, more powerful version, while also noting that "it is likely" both consoles would share the same software catalogue.
Sony's goal with the console, according to those same sources, is to compete with high-end PC-based virtual reality experiences such as the Oculus Rift and HTC Vive, which offer a higher graphical fidelity than the current PS4. While it's possible that a more powerful PS4 will be able to increase the sharpness and graphical effects of PS VR games, the headset itself sports a mere 1920×1080 OLED display, equating to 960×1080 per eye, compared to the higher 2160×1200 screens of the Rift and Vive.
For those not into interested in PS VR, the increased processing power of the new PS4 will allow it to output UHD (4K) resolution, say the WSJ's However, it's not yet clear whether that will only apply to new games, or whether older software will be upscaled too.
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