CrazyGPU said:
why Vega based? maybe Navi is ready for oct-nov 2020. One one side 400 could be a posibility. But 2020 is 7 years after 2013, and If we think about inflation, those 2013 400 USS are close to 2020 500 USS. Usa inflation usually is near 3% every year if im not wrong. IF PS5 is fast enough, they could price it at 500 USS after all XBox one X was priced at 500 in 2017. |
The simple reason is cost. Top tier graphic cards usually cost more than whole, brand new console. Of course they could get a good deal from AMD, but it's more reasonable to think that they'll stick with cheaper and already well tested option.
In terms of price tag, I seriously doubt that they'll do the same mistake as they did with the PS3. That $400 price is a psychological barrier, regardless the inflation. It turned out pretty well for them with PS4 and I don't see no reason why they wouldn't attempt to repeat it. Bare in mind that this time around MS will be much smarter and more competitive in the field of pricing. XBox One X is targeted towards enthusiasts and I don't see it (or PS4 pro) outselling base PS4 any time soon ... or ever, unless we see some huge price cuts.
Last edited by Kristof81 - on 18 February 2018
