Sony: "Unlike PS3, we are not planning a major loss with the launch of PS4"

[VGKing]

Zero999 said:

VGKing said:

PS4 is a high-end product. I'd say $499 is reasonable for what you'll be getting. $450 would be generous of Sony and $400 would be a steal. Let's not forget that next-gen consoles aren't targeted at the mainstream. 

It all depends on the HDD size, whether or not a game is included..etc..etc. 

Ps4 is a video game and therefore 399 is expensive, 449 is too expensive and 499 is more than abusive.

just to be clear, i'm not talking about the cost of the console against the cost of components. another example: with ps3 at launch, you'd pay 499/599 for something that costs 700+. it's a great deal but it was still a videogame and that price is incredibly high for one.

considering the recession, i think 499 is the new "599" from 2006 so it is worrying when the bare minimun price we can think of is 399 wich is already expensive.

Gaming isn't a cheap hobby, it never has been. For those that can't afford a PS4, there's the PS3.

This thing will last people 7+ years. PS4 will be more than a just a video game console though. It will be an entertainment hub just like PS3 was.