"Pro" versions are just the natural evolution of consoles

[Aeolus451]

Conina said:

Aeolus451 said:

Yes, because of what would eventually happen with it. They would eventually make exclusive games for the better/upgraded version for one reason or another. 

To get the more expensive model to sell more. Hardware has to sell to a certain point to be able to make a profit off of the software. If the more expensive version doesn't sell as well, they'll likely change policies and strategies regarding it. Why offer that version if it being there doesn't increase their profits one or another? There's no point in making a upgraded console if it doesn't sell.

Why should they be interested in selling more of the expensive model than the less expensive model (or otherwise) if the profit from the hardware is the same or the profit difference is neglible? The software profit is important.

The cumulative hardware base of basic + pro model is important, not the distribution between the different models. And they can expand the cumulative base with different price points to reach different groups of buyers.

They would have more profit by not making another .5 console that's redundant. The reasons why they made .5 home consoles in the first place is because of 4k TVs and VR.  If it was a good idea, they would have made .5 home consoles awhile ago.