We’ve been talking a bit about the rumors swirling around Microsoft’s new “Loop” console, and I recently wrote a PoV post about whether it was time for the PlayStation 4. While most commenters seemed to think I was jumping the gun, things look a little different over at Sony studios.

Once again, my Photoshop skills are beyond reproach.

According to a story by Edge, Ubisoft Montreal is already working on titles using “target boxes,” which are systems built to the same specifications imagined for the new Xbox. Game development is well underway for the new console, though games media and gamers won’t have much to go on until the official announcement next year. EA is also reported to have access to the tech – Mass Effect 4, anyone?

As for the PS4, Edge reports that one of the larger Sony studios is no longer developing games for PS3 and has shifted its focus to PS4 development. The same studio apparently helped develop the graphics tech used by the “hypothetical” new system. Both companies are likely trying to land their console first, with the 360’s early launch and lower price point landing it far ahead of the PS3, which is still lagging slightly behind.

Edge is speculating that we may see both systems release next year, but that sounds a bit early. What do you think? Is 2012 the year of next-gen, or will it be a one-year head start for Wii U?

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