Earlier this year, next-gen news were on everyone's minds when the supposed codenames for the Xbox 720 and PS4 were leaked. Codenamed Durango and Orbis respectively, the next-gen software development kits (SDKs) were allegedly being sent to important first and third-party developers already.
But based on Semiaccurate's sources, the Xbox 720 is not codenamed Durango, but is instead known as "Kryptos." This is the same site that has put a name for the Xbox 720's developer system chip, which we knew then was "Oban." According to the site, last they heard, Oban was still scheduled for mass production wafers before the end of 2012, though the alleged manufacturing problems could result in a delay.
Regarding the PS4, it's not known as Orbis but as "Thebes." While there are no specific details available now, they do state that it's said to be a "28nm part," which is likely manufactured at Global Founderies or IBM for the first run and is set to be out after Oban. If so, this would mean a spring or fall 2014 release for the PS4.
Keep in mind that these are rumors and we don't know for certain what the actual codenames of Sony and Microsoft's next-gen consoles are. However, for the off chance that they're true, can Sony risk its PS4 coming out after Microsoft's next-gen console again? While both companies have kept mum on the next-gen talks, people assume that one — or both — next-gen units will be out sometime next year. If these manufacturing problems are true for the Xbox 720 and the PS4's chips are set to be manufactured after Oban, does this mean we have to wait until 2014 for our next-gen fix?
Based on what's shared above, how plausible do you think everything is? More importantly, can you wait until 2014 for next-gen gaming or is it imperative that next-gen consoles come in 2013? Speculate away in the comments.
