crissindahouse said:
i don't think it's expensive for a system you will use for 7 years or so. people pay thousands over a gen for their hobby. the hundred dollar they have to pay more at release are only a few percent of the whole expenses.
most early customers buy the console, a second controller, 2-3 games, maybe a new headset, ps+ and whatever. i don't understand how people always argue about 100 dollar more or less for the console itself.
it seems really important for many but i don't understand why.
the average customer will probably pay 600 dollar or so at release. if the console would be 100 cheaper, it would be 500. someone who has 500 shouldn't really have a problem to pay 600 knowing that the whole gen will cost him much more overall.
i understand that many people can't pay a bigger amount at once but we don't talk about "pay 100 or 200 ", we talk about "500 or 600". for those who really care about the console, the 100 dollar more or less shouldn't really make a difference.
It's not as if they wouldn't also get a stronger system because of that and most of those who buy a playstation very early will care about the power.
but sure, to sell the console to the "normal" gamers, consoles have to be cheaper as that.
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