PS5 Coming at the End of 2020 According to Analyst: High-Spec Hardware for Under $500

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Conina said:

Bofferbrauer2 said:

Also, don't forget that those enthusiasts who will upgrade mostly also sell their old console. A new new console for 499$ or an used Pro/X with almost the same visuals for 249$, what would you choose?

If PS5 and "Xbox Two" get full BC, of course many of them will do that.

And that is a good thing for several parties:

• enthusiasts can upgrade to a new $499 PS5/Xbox Two for about $200 - $300 without losing access to their old games (that can increase the demand for the new consoles)
• late adopters can get some sweet deals for a used PS4 Pro / Xbox One X ($200 - $300 depending on the model and condition)
• less new PS4 and Xbox One X consoles have to be produced after their successors' launch -> good for the environment

It would only hurt the post-launch PS4 and Xbox One sales a bit, but since the money is made with software and not with aged hardware, Sony and Microsoft probably won't mind.

Do you really expect them to get back 300$ for an used console? 100-200$ seem more likely to me.

And that all implies BC. While it's probable to come, there's no guarantee yet.

But somehow, you all seem not to get the point I'm trying to make: That the PS5/Xbox Next really need some exclusive killer apps to make people move over to the new system if the visuals are so similar. Especially those who play mostly just annualized titles like CoD or Fifa probably won't see much of a need to upgrade anytime soon if they have a Pro or X already.