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[hussar16]

no for 800?$ I could make a strong pc in 2020, ps5 can barely play games in 4k

 

[Hezekiah]

I know this is kind of an overblown statement at this point.. but.. I do find it interesting that people will spend nearly $1000 every year or two on a cell phone, but freak out when a gaming console which lasts 3-6 years is over $400.

Personally.. I'd love it if there was an ultra premium $1000 console option, decked out with more powerful specs to guarantee 60fps+ in every game.

All that being said, still think Sony would be foolish to launch a console at $800 considering the general public expectation of console pricing.

But the people who pay $1000 for a phone are using it every minute of the day, while the PS5 is an entertainment device. And the console price is just the starting point. For a phone you just need maybe a case and screen protector, most apps you buy are going to cost peanuts.

However it's not going to be $800, it's not even going to be $600.

 

[Kamina]

 

[drganon]

No. $550 is the maximum im willing to pay at launch.

 

[DeepEnigma]

No.

 

[rofif]

No. 800 is too much... and why people pay this much for phones is also a mystery to me

 

[Entroyp]

I’ll pay $599 tops, But I would have to convince myself if it’s worth it at that price (depends on launch games)

 

[Michael Hawk]

No. $800 is way too much.

$600 is my limit. To be honest, if it doesn't have backwards compatibility at launch then I'm not going to buy it at all. Too big of a PS4 backlog.

 

[Rubik8]

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no for 800?$ I could make a strong pc in 2020, ps5 can barely play games in 4k

Is this your new troll comment of choice?

 

[farmerboy]

I've said yes, but I'll qualify that by saying yes to 800 dollars AUD. That probably equates to a 500 dollar console in America.

 

[MiguelItUp]

Absolutely not. I'm not even wholeheartedly interested in the PS5 at launch, unless there's some magical announcement.

Honestly I don't think I'd pay more than $400-$500 for a console at launch.

 

[saintjules]

I know this is kind of an overblown statement at this point.. but.. I do find it interesting that people will spend nearly $1000 every year or two on a cell phone, but freak out when a gaming console which lasts 3-6 years is over $400.

Personally.. I'd love it if there was an ultra premium $1000 console option, decked out with more powerful specs to guarantee 60fps+ in every game.

All that being said, still think Sony would be foolish to launch a console at $800 considering the general public expectation of console pricing.

I'm somewhat with you on that. The thing with the purchase of phones though are that there's the monthly installments you make into your bill as opposed to paying the entire amount in full on the spot, which you would do for a new Console ultimately. Of course, there are those who buy phones outright.

I personally wouldn't mind paying a higher tier priced Console because every 7+ years that we get one. If you're a working individual or someone who saved early enough then it's easily attainable.

 

[StreetsofBeige]

Get ready fellow Canadians.

If SeX or PS5 are $500 US, it'll be $600 (like X) at minimum. MS did us a favour instead of going to $650 which what the currency exchange is really.

But don't surprised if they both edge it up to $650.

Add in some starter $80 games, and perhaps another controller if you need one and you're basically at $1,000. Add in tax and you're at $1,100.

 

[FranXico]

No. 800 is far too expensive.

 

[Thicc Enigma]

Where's that dude that promised to eat my ass if it's anything less than $599 at?

Quoting myself because I need a reminder when the time comes.

 

[BadBurger]

No, I really enjoy the PlayStation exclusives and the UI and all, but I'm not going over $550. Might push to $600. Anything beyond that I can wait. Same for the Series X.

 

[j0hnnix]

Maybe 3 fiddy.

 

[longdi]

I would prefer if Sony designed PS5 for 599. There will be less cutbacks, probably faster ram, more CUs, more cpu cores. People are paying more for phones already.

Imagine if every new gen, the minimum specs leap are much greater!

 

[Justin9mm]

No. $800 is way too much.

$600 is my limit. To be honest, if it doesn't have backwards compatibility at launch then I'm not going to buy it at all. Too big of a PS4 backlog.

It's already confirmed it has backwards compatibility for PS4 games, it's prior generations that is up in the air.

 

[Zoro7]

No chance. That’s just a ridiculous price point.

 

[Reallink]

I would pay $800 for a 3080Ti class console (or maybe a 3080), but I'm a definite fuck no for the budget box 2 year old 2070/2080 class consoles we're getting.

 

[DavidGzz]

Only if Demons Soul's is a launch title.

 

[SoloKingRobert]

I thought Sony said PS5 will be a premium product? If that's the case I believe it's $800

 

[Mr. PlayStation]

It's high, but yeah I will get it even if it were priced at $899!

 

[YoodlePro]

Absolutely no.

But, personally (don't Lynch me) I couldn't care less if it costs over 1k, I've already locked in my PS5 at max €200.
There was some GameStop deal here in Italy. €50 advance pay, trade in Ps4 Pro and you get PS5 at launch for €200. I went straight in man.

 

[turtlepowa]

Absolutely no.

But, personally (don't Lynch me) I couldn't care less if it costs over 1k, I've already locked in my PS5 at max €200.
There was some GameStop deal here in Italy. €50 advance pay, trade in Ps4 Pro and you get PS5 at launch for €200. I went straight in man.

Sounds not like the best deal. You could easily get 250 for a Pro in good condition. So that's actually 499 and you have no Pro anymore. If it will be less than 499 you lost money, if Gamestop goes completely broke before PS5 release you lost even more.

 

[YoodlePro]

Sounds not like the best deal. You could easily get 250 for a Pro in good condition. So that's actually 499 and you have no Pro anymore. If it will be less than 499 you lost money, if Gamestop goes completely broke before PS5 release you lost even more.

You could be right but I have a bad habit of not selling my consoles, I still have my PS1.

This way I'm forcing myself to upgrade lol. It seems that this time around there won't be a reason to keep the ps4 around with the ps5

EDIT: besides, prices tend to tank before launches because everyone is trying to sell to upgrade, seen it plenty to not want to deal with that.

 

[turtlepowa]

You could be right but I have a bad habit of not selling my consoles, I still have my PS1.

This way I'm forcing myself to upgrade lol. It seems that this time around there won't be a reason to keep the ps4 around with the ps5

EDIT: besides, prices tend to tank before launches because everyone is trying to sell to upgrade, seen it plenty to not want to deal with that.

Ah, i thought you aready had to give them the Pro. Then it's ok-

 

[YoodlePro]

Ah, i thought you aready had to give them the Pro. Then it's ok-

No no, it's trade in at launch

 

[wolfboy203]

Hell fucking no. If they go over $500 on any model they're smoking that crack pipe, it won't sell very well even at $550. History has shown over and over and over and OVER again that people are most likely to buy a console at launch if it's $399 or less. Sony and Microsoft could pull off $499 and sell out their initial stock but it'll slow down after that.

If you rly think that they're gonna charge 400 for those specs then you got another think coming. That'll be too much of a loss to them. 500 is doable and more realistic.