Its simply NOT possible to produce that machine for $499 now or drop the costs from $850 to below $500 in such a short term. Otherwise its only a daydreamer's daydream.
Playstation 5 vs XBox Series Market Share Estimates
Regional Analysis (only MS and Sony Consoles)
Europe => XB1 : 23-24 % vs PS4 : 76-77%
N. America => XB1 : 49-52% vs PS4 : 48-51%
Global => XB1 : 32-34% vs PS4 : 66-68%







