sales2099 said:
goopy20 said:
If this is true, it's pretty baffling how MS doesn't understand the concept of a sweet-spot when it comes to console pricing. No core gamer wants a next gen console to be too cheap, they want the best hardware possible at a tolerable price. Most people will expect them to be between $399 and $499 and historically, $599 or more hasn't worked out that great for any console. If this is all true MS will have 2 consoles, one is too expensive for the masses and the other will feel too compromised and cheap, especially when the comparison videos will start popping up and the Series S versions have trouble maintaining a decent framerate and looks like a blurry stain compared to the ps5 version.
I'm also sure we won't be seeing 4k and 60fps as standard next gen. The X1X and ps4 pro weren't designed to be a next gen console, they were meant as a 4k version of current gen consoles and for the vast majority a higher fps/ resolution wasn't worth the upgrade. These next gen consoles will be about a leap in overall visual fidelity and developers will likely target 30fps/1440p (maybe even 1080p) for most AAA titles. Native 4k/60fps (or even 8k/120fps lol) would be a gigantic waste of resources and we would practically be playing the same games we're playing now. |
Well if one is $300 and the Series X is $499-550 then I’d say that’s a decent sweet spot. I don’t think anybody will charge $599 after E3 2006.
People can’t call the next Xbox weak because fans will just direct those over to the Series X. And MS can ideally boast the lowest barrier to entry and also the most powerful hardware.
Looks like if true the Series S will be able to play the same games but at a solid 1080p, with dynamic resolution up scaling and 30-60 FPS based on the game involved. I for one really hope it’s true, a $300 launch price is all part of their low barrier entry philosophy into the brand. I imagine this is for people that for many reasons don’t want to fully invest in the Series X, which is fine.
I mean if Nintendo can get away with releasing underpowered hardware then I say MS can do the same, so long as they got the power option handy too.
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The sweetspot will be $399 -$499, which be probably be exactly what the ps5 will cost. MS would have two consoles that sit completely outside the expected and tolerable price point. It just wouldn't make sense lol.
