This would make it easier for PS to charge $499. Take PS4, but with even better specs at it's launch and full BC, knowing people will sell their PS4 to afford a PS5.
PS4's flew off the shelves with just decent specs, no BC, and paid online as a new addition, for $399. PS5 will have full BC and paid online will be the norm. $499 will not be seen as a problem by the majority of early adopters, especially if PS Plus offers a much cheaper bare bones online option by then.
PS1 - ! - We must build a console that can alert our enemies.
PS2 - @- We must build a console that offers online living room gaming.
PS3 - #- We must build a console that’s powerful, social, costs and does everything.
PS4 - $- We must build a console that’s affordable, charges for services, and pumps out exclusives.
PRO -%-We must build a console that's VR ready, checkerboard upscales, and sells but a fraction of the money printer.
PS5 - ^ -We must build a console that’s a generational cross product, with RT lighting, and price hiking.
PRO -&- We must build a console that Super Res upscales and continues the cost increases.
