Would it make sense for Sony to add an UHD drive in 12 months?

[Kerotan]

Mr Puggsly said:

Kerotan said:

They can just say it as it is and say the price of one has come down.  Anyone who decided to get a scorpio over neo just for this feature could then get the neo as it would be cheaper.  

Again we're only talking a small percentage of people here but if ain't going to cost them much then why not. 

Ps4 is going to be over 70m come end of next year and xbox will be nowhere near that.  This thing isn't relevant in thr outcome of the gen.  It's just 1 little detail.  

Sony has made all the right moves this gen including leaving the UHD drive out.  If the price is much lower come 12 months I'd say it's the right decision to include it. 

They can say "we cheaped out last year on UHD, but maybe give us more money for the new model that simply adds UHD because we fear you might buy a Scorpio."

They cant do that or even give the impression. It would look bad and there would be backlash.

Look, your OP suggested a NEW PS4 with UHD to take an advantage from Scorpio. Im explaining why its a bad move and would hurt Sony. Its also reactive and Sony says they arent reactive. What Im saying is accurate so now youre trying to turn this into a sales argument. Sony is in a good position but they can still piss off their fans.

Of course they can say that.  It's a business they're running.  They just tell the truth.  UHD was way too niche and expensive.  If the price drops rapidly in 12 months they can say it's still very niche but it's not too pricy so we're adding it in.  

 

If they can take the backlash which much of is faux outrage they can take the lesser backlash adding it in will take.  It really is a niche requirement but there's a loud and vocal minority who will be silenced with it's inclusion.