Playstation 5 incoming; Devs already provided with dev kits

[Dweller_Benthos]

Yeah so it's not the final form factor? That's good because it looks like some kind of weird toilet seat, lol

[LowPolyOWG]

Aesthetically, no but hardware-wise, yes.

[Art Blade]

 

[LowPolyOWG]

Sony revealed some new PS5 info at CES. I guess we will see hardware reveal next month, which was the case with the older PS4. I have seen Norwegian retailers list the PS5 for a price of 9999 NOK (~$1130) althought it's most likely a placeholder, until Sony comfirms prices.

[Art Blade]

yeah, 9999 seems to be a symbolic price indeed

[PZ]

I'm looking forward to seeing what this unit will be able to do. In addition to playing games on my PS4, I currently use it to display my photos, videos,and music from my network drives onto the TV in the living room. It is also efficient as a way to access streaming services.

[LowPolyOWG]

Official PS5 webpage

[LowPolyOWG]

Sony struggling to keep costs per unit under $450

[Dweller_Benthos]

I figured as much, $450 cost to manufacture is going to bring it very close to the price point most people are willing to pay for a console, which I think is the $500 range. Once it starts getting much above that, I think a lot of people will think twice or three times about it. They would need a huge exclusive game to promote along with it to get past that cost. If they sell it for $499 they'd be just squeaking into profit range though not much (you have to take into account the cost of the system to build, then packaging, shipping, distribution, advertising, etc).

[Art Blade]

all of that.. sounds like a roadmap for disaster. Either a sales flop or consoles not living up to it or going to break quickly..

[LowPolyOWG]

Some articles suggest Sony is waiting for MS to release their prices first. Based on their specs, I think $499, $549 or $599 are the likely price point. Also, due to the corona outbreak, factories in China are temporarily shutdown, which means reduced production of necessary parts.

Sony/MS are charging for online services on consoles and they are also selling that gamepass subscription (access to 100+ games for $10-15 monthly), so they can make some money from that.

[Art Blade]

OK.. in the end, it's not my problem how they make their money, haha It's as always with upcoming stuff and announcements.. "wait and see."

[LowPolyOWG]

 

[Dweller_Benthos]

Yeah if either one goes to $599 I would be very surprised, that's getting into the "too much for a console" range I would think. If MS can keep their price point down and get Xbox to $499, Sony will be in a tough bind I think. They will have to match that or under price it and then they are getting into a loss situation that might not be something that can be recovered in subscription services, I have no idea what kind of profit they make on that.

[LowPolyOWG]

Playstation 5 specs are out

At the time of posting, Sony is also streaming an in-depth presentation about their hardware technology.