Roman Empire
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It will sell in the first month to a moderately reception and then suffer a slow death. Better getting a better phone, waiting for the new Nintendo, or upgrading your PC. Japan has not been the main target for Sony in years.
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PS5 Pro Pricing Discussion Thread
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nightmare-slain
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Impotaku
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Apart from the remaining Sony diehards over there which will grab anything Sony it will sell like shit after that core have bought one. Even base model of ps5 struggles against switch in weekly sales numbers. Japan is now the domain of Nintendo and sony is left to pick through the scraps with Microsoft.
It’s insane they have nothing even to show to take advantage of a pro model instead here’s some old PS4 games woo feel the premium.
It’s insane they have nothing even to show to take advantage of a pro model instead here’s some old PS4 games woo feel the premium.
unlurkified
Member
But this costs 3X as much and more than double what the base PS5 was here just a few years ago.
Same ol G
Member
Every topic i read on multiple sites and news outlet people are complaining about the price in the comment sections.
For the people who believe everything is fine, how and why do you think that? Apart from the hardcore who do you think Sony can convince to pay almost 1000 bucks for slightly better graphics and framerate.
I'm really wondering about the train of thought from people who think this is gonna sell well.
For the people who believe everything is fine, how and why do you think that? Apart from the hardcore who do you think Sony can convince to pay almost 1000 bucks for slightly better graphics and framerate.
I'm really wondering about the train of thought from people who think this is gonna sell well.
Bruno_Arrais85
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once the switch 2 releases, it's more than doa.
John Wick
Member
It wasn't a huge jump at all. Your talking hyperbole. Also can you remember what a Geforce 9080 or 1080 cost and how much a 4080 costs now? Prices have gone up. So your evidence of how the PS4 Pro cost £399 at launch has no relevance in today's market place. If 4080 alone can more than double the price of an 9080 or 1080 then it's expected a PS5 Pro will also cost more especially if Sony don't want to sell it at a loss.
ManaByte
Member
How does a LIMITED EDITION pressure Sony into making the standard edition 2TB?
MisterXDTV
Member
It doesn't. As this is a Premium product they chose 2 TB to increase the price and get better margins
TheDarkPhantom
Gold Member
Disc drive is sold out:
Other sellers on Amazon have it for double the price.
Other sellers on Amazon have it for double the price.
Same ol G
Member
Not knowing how much stock there was this tells you nothing.Disc drive is sold out:
Other sellers on Amazon have it for double the price.
In another topic they were sharing printscreens that the diskdrive was the most trending order with 30 orders in the past 24 hrs.
hououinkyouma00
Member
Going the pc route? As far as I'm aware (I only know 1 person that still lives in Japan so not much personal experience anymore) PC is definitely rising but it's not like it's taking over the country and the majority still play on consoles or strictly mobile.
Don't get me wrong, it's great that PC gaming is getting more popular but it's not like it's the new standard. It's not much different then the west, I'm sure "hardcore" circles and forums paint a completely different picture then real life.
Omnipunctual Godot
Gold Member
You don't think doubling the FPS and/or resolution output in several games is a huge jump over the original? And without a price increase? lol, sure thing.
People who think like you and just throw their wallets open at terrible value propositions like the PS5 Pro are WHY Nvidia sold the 4080 for $1200. Sony looked at your buying habits and said, "Hey, WE could do that." Your defense of "sky's the limit" pricing enables this behavior.
Spyxos
Gold Member
I am in a weird position. I only have 1-2 digital ps5 games the other 99% are all physical. And my ps5 is at the end of its days. I wanted to replace it with the pro. However, I can't afford 920 euros for a console. maybe i should get out this generation and then get the ps6 again. Weird times.
Lokaum D+
Member
IGN saying it as is for once:
Same ol G
Member
I understand, i wrote it down as a reason people give for dwindling sales.
I surely don't believe PC gaming is taking over, there is definitely a group of gamers who seem to think otherwise
What is with this phone comparison I keep seeing...
Phones are a literal essential device in this day and age. Are they overpriced? Certain ones, sure.
But to say "well if phones are priced that high, a console at that price is fine too" is just idiotic and basically normalising this price point for future consoles and telling Sony that you will bend over backwards to pay it.
crackajack
Member
Same as with phones you can get a phone that does the actually essential jobs for 199, plus a tablet for 150. While you still get a regular PS5 for half the price of the Pro. The premium options can't be normalised since they are not for normal, average people. 4Pro might have been somewhat as a price successor, but this time it isn't.
HeisenbergFX4
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Spukc
always chasing the next thrill
You don’t need expensive phones
You also don’t need pro versions that play the exact same games as the cheaper console..
Don’t want to spend 700? But the digital only console.
I prefer the best of the best and for that i am willing to pay more
nnytk
Member
What do you mean by that?
XXL
Member
The Digital PS5 is $449US, it has 1TB of storage.
The Digital PS5 Pro is $699US, it has a quire a bit better GPU and 2TB of storage, along with other smaller upgrades.
So those upgrades are an extra $250.
I'm really struggling to see why this is soooooo outrageous.
I think the lack of a stand is bullshit though and they really should include that in the box.
The Digital PS5 Pro is $699US, it has a quire a bit better GPU and 2TB of storage, along with other smaller upgrades.
So those upgrades are an extra $250.
I'm really struggling to see why this is soooooo outrageous.
I think the lack of a stand is bullshit though and they really should include that in the box.
ViciousAgenda
Member
For me it's the lack of a disc drive.
Killjoy-NL
Member
Yes, like always.
XXL
Member
I agree, I think there should be an option like the PS5 that is $50 more.
Tiago Rodrigues
Member
I think it's the lack of disc drive and the stand tbh. If both were included it would be an easier pill to swallow.
Rocco Schiavone
Member
I have to pay 920€ to play my existing physical games on the PS5 Pro with a few improvements.
Sounds expensive to me.
Sounds expensive to me.
XXL
Member
The stand should 100% be included with all models.
SEGAvangelist
Member
The value is fine. I think the biggest issue is the sticker shock for a gaming console. It's just too high for that space, IMO.
Aren't the prices adjusted appropriately compared to exchange rates?
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MostlyPeaceful
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How is the value fine after we had a PS5 Digital Console launch in 2020 with better specs for the time at $399
the value is not fine, it’s dogshit in comparison to what’s come before
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Spooky Scary Skeleton
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The price is similar as Dell or HP selling their pre built “gaming pc for enthusiasts” at premium price with mediocre specs with add on included.
Moriarty1889
Member
For the price they are asking, regardless of the upgrades in power levels, a disc drive AND stand should have been included. Sony could have afforded to at least release their top level variation of the PS5 with all the bells and whistles. Loyalists have supported them incredibly over the gens and that would have been the right thing to do for this new iteration. It also would have helped people to accept the price in a better light due to them getting all the extras and not having to buy them separately. Just my opinion.
SEGAvangelist
Member
That price has gone up, though.
Schmendrick
Member
It`s an optional enthusiast product.
The bang for buck is terrible, but no one is forced to buy one...sooo.
A simple case of "vote with your wallet", and not worth getting emotional about, imho..
But as always: Social media loooooves drama.
The bang for buck is terrible, but no one is forced to buy one...sooo.
A simple case of "vote with your wallet", and not worth getting emotional about, imho..
But as always: Social media loooooves drama.
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gooner4life_uk
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Adjusted to exchange rate the UK is paying $915 USD
