Intrinsic said:
Exactly! And this is what I think everyone is missing...... $400 in 2006 (360 launch year) is $514 in 2018. Just using the inflation calculator. Technically speaking the PS4pro in 2016 at $399 cost less than a PS4 in 2013 at $399. $399 will not be the entry price point for these next gen consoles. IMO. They maintained a $299 price point for 2 generations. Then went t $399 for two generations. I reckn its about time to bump the price up again. |
Maybe but at the same time we have seen that publishers are afraid to raise the price of AAA games past $60 despite it being clear they should cost more. I could see the same happening with hardware where Sony (PS3) & Microsoft (XBO) both saw poor sales when they had $499 price tags and being nervous about releasing at those prices again, especially if they think the other will be cheaper.
360 was kind of a half step to getting the $399 launch price. PS2 was $299 ($436 today) at launch in 2000 and PS4 was $399 ($430 today) in 2013 but 360 launched in 2005 at $299 ($384 today) & $399 $513 today).
If Sony is going to go above $399 for PS5 I think it will either be $449 which is similar to PS2/PS4 adjusted for inflation or 2 skus at $399 & $499 which would be in line with 360 launch price adjusted for inflation.
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