$499 is too much from an overall perspective. Yes, that will get you some existing PS5 gamers to also buy a handheld, or, (cough), switch... to the PS handheld from the console. It will also get you some newcomers who want a PS5 console like experience on the go.

What $499 wouldn't do, is cause many PS4 players to transition, and it won't bring in the more casual masses. I'm talking kinda like the Wii type casuals sort of, who would be growth for the brand, at least for this gen, not the casuals who were eventually going to buy the console at some point regardless, who've mostly bought in already or are saving and are planning to as soon as they possibly can.

$399 is the price to hit. That will get the majority of those who aren't on board yet, to get on board, as well as many others. If SNY hits this price, PS5 will easily clear PS4 total sales.

$429 would also likely work just as well, but it's not the round number SNY likes to launch with. Worst case, they could always launch at $399 then increase the price a year later... because why not at this point? I'm kinda joking here, but sadly, not really.

I'm not saying the handheld won't be worth $499, but that's not going to bring in worthy sales on its own. The only way I see SNY getting fantastic sales from that handheld hardware if they want to sell it at $499, is if they also launch a dedicated home console version of that hardware for $399.

I'm just doubtful SNY will do this. It's way easier and simpler to just launch the handheld. Which is why they would need to hit the $399 price range.

Sony should double the developer studios and make some killer exclusive games otherwise i will stick to pc.

I think working with more devs would be good enough. Should have continued working with Balistic Moon (who I think are dead now) to get more horror narrative games out. Should continue working with Studio Gobo (lego horizon) on an Astro Bot spinoff. etc etc.

A lot of potential to get more games out of differenty types while they continue supporting their current developers. 

PS All Stars 2

With all due respect, you have to factor inflation into the equation. $399 today is nothing. I mean, not even the Nintendo Switch 2 can beat that price, even with an extremely limited configuration and a terrible screen.

IMHO, in 2028, $599 will be the absolute limit for the PS6, and $499 would be the ideal price.

At a price of $499, they will be able to make something superior to PS5 for the living room and a handheld that will put the Switch 2 to shame in terms of power.

No offence or disrespect taken. Now my turn.

You're coming from a point of view, or understanding, that Nin is well known to be this super generous company who heavily subsidizes their hardware.

We all know Nin doesn't just like but aims to profit from their hardware, and as much as possible. So could SW2 be $50 to $100 less, or more, while still making a profit or simply breaking even? How much cheaper yet if Nin were to (heavily) subsidize SW2 on top of that?

We also know SNY is known to subsidize their hardware, sometimes heavily, even today, though they more recently say they try to at least break even if not make a little profit. PS5 was subsidized for at least 6 months, and possibly longer due to out of control inflation.

SNY could go the direction you've stated, where they try and surpass the OG PS5 and charge well over $500, but I don't think so. I'm more inclined to think that SNY will attempt to get close to OG PS5, combining both hardware and software tech, and will aim for a price that will get everyone who wouldn't buy a PS5 into the ecosystem. I think they very well might do this sooner than people expect, and will tie it directly to this gen, extending it until 2030 ish.

That means less than $499. SNY much prefers round numbers, and is unlikely to launch at $449, which would mean you're much more likely to see a $399 launch price. Assuming they only launch a handheld SKU. If they launch another console SKU, using the handhelds internal hardware, then maybe you'd see a $499 handheld and a new base $399 console.

SNY will subsidize if they feel it's worth it. Not only for the sake of the handheld hardware, but it would give the whole PS5 hardware ecosystem a tiered feel to it. It would make it easier for SNY to keep OG PS5 priced where it is, instead of dropping the pricing like they should, because if you want cheaper or can't afford OG PS5, then you could still get the handheld (hybrid) since it would be less and by a worthy margin.

Make a sequel based on GoWA's mp mode, have Polygon Man appear as a titan variant that is Phase 1, then have him appear as an actual character (with discarded movesets from player characters in GoWA) for a proper 1-on-1 fight in Phase 2.

I don't think $399 is enough for a next-gen PlayStation; I believe component prices will skyrocket (thanks AI), even considering Sony subsidies, the math won't add up.

That being said, I pray you're right! Wow, I'd be really happy with a PlayStation for $399.

They can release their games day 1 on PC.
I dont think their PS brand can expend more when it comes to console business.
If they want more money next step is Day 1 PC release, even if it is through their own PC Store. They cant get much more from consoles and i am 100% sure that investors want to see growing not stagnation

I think it's more and more likely SNY will delay next gen the way things are going with tech manufacturing, game development, and costs.

I also think SNY very well may end up fast tracking the handheld and getting it onto the market asap, like holiday 2026 possibly.

Launch it as a PS5 for $399, even if it will only ever be capable of playing PS5 games (plus BC), and not next gen games.

If It sells well enough in the first year, SNY will know to immediately start work on a next gen PS6 handheld.

The PS6 handheld wouldn't necessarily have to launch alongside the PS6 console in 2030. It could, but also could launch a year or two later.

I'd say you're right in that the 2030 PS6 console would be $499 minimum.

I'd really like a $399 PS5 console using the handhelds internal hardware. However if $399 is what the handheld ended up costing and was the only SKU, no console, then I could live with that and it'll just always stay docked.