Based on what we know about the PS5: What do you think is the cheapest it can can be and break even; What will be the actual price?

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KLXVER on 22 March 2020

BraLoD said:
PS5 will be $500, not a penny less.
People expecting a lower price because XSX is stronger are in for a treat.
Both consoles are expensive and very capable piece of hardware.

Well the PS3 was sold at a 200$ loss at the start, so 399 is not out of the question for the PS5.

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Xxain on 22 March 2020

KLXVER said:

BraLoD said:
PS5 will be $500, not a penny less.
People expecting a lower price because XSX is stronger are in for a treat.
Both consoles are expensive and very capable piece of hardware.

Well the PS3 was sold at a 200$ loss at the start, so 399 is not out of the question for the PS5.

They also have a strong PSN as well. I actually think SONY gonna shock and do 399

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Wman1996 on 22 March 2020

$450. But it's more than likely going to be at least $500. $400 isn't happening. $600 is likely as well.

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PotentHerbs on 22 March 2020

I think Sony takes the hit & sells for $399.

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0D0 on 27 March 2020

Expecting 450. Hoping for 400 (pls Sony)

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method114 on 27 March 2020

trunkswd said:
Sony doesn't want to take as big of a hit like they did with the PS3 at launch. If the rumor is true that the parts for the PS5 are $450 it will likely cost Sony closer to $500 per console when you add in manufacturing and shipping costs. Plus retailers take a small cut per console sold. I'm guessing either $449 or $499 at launch, with the Xbox Series X launching at the same price to match.

This is what I'm expecting as well. Which is an incredible value for what the XSX is providing when it comes to hardware. Their RT solution is amazing. If they are able to bring games a long with that they are going to have a very nice next gen. Also interested to see how BC effects sales this year. Might put a lot of people in a position where they are unwilling to leave their current environment. I didn't even want to leave the MS environment because of my trophies but they forced my hand.

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Chrkeller on 27 March 2020

Console: $500
Upgrade SSD (800 gb isn't going to cut it): $200
PSN (5 years): $300

So roughly $1,000

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Mr_No on 27 March 2020

Anywhere between $450 and $500. As long as they have some common sense, they won't repeat the "599 US Dollars" thing from 2006, even if it means going under the profit margin. It could be argued that they could make back the money with the PS+/PS Now subscriptions, but it is not something to rely completely on.