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Would you pay $600 for next-gen at launch?
- Thread starter Jawmuncher
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I'm actually surprised of the poll results. I am curious though how many folks that said no would still end up giving in for a $600 PS5 by the time launch comes.
The price is important of course, but for me it's the lack of anything that I really want to play at launch that is the bigger factor in waiting. Spiderman is about the only game I want to play out of all the launch titles that we know about so far.
It looks like being a poor first year again, but I think once the next gen get's going it will be brilliant.
It looks like being a poor first year again, but I think once the next gen get's going it will be brilliant.
it´s not like I am short on money... I am a 45 year old man, with a family, job, house, car etc.. if I want it I buy it..
With at the current (Canadian) exchange rate with 13% tax here in Ontario, that's close to $900. That's $900 with zero games. Backward compatibility is nice and all, but I'm not spending $900 to play PS4 games.
It's a shame Sony doesn't have a Driveclub or Gran Turismo ready to go and MS are missing a Forza title straight out of the blocks. Racing games are usually good for selling new systems.
(edit - I remember Motorstorm being a great showcase for the PS3 when it launched.)
(edit - I remember Motorstorm being a great showcase for the PS3 when it launched.)
I'd certainly pay it if this was included, even if it were just the consoles and no handhelds. I'm be 50/50 today without those features though.
They're worth $599 or more because of the specs but I don't think I'd want to buy a console for that much. At that point I'd rather spent a few hundred more and get back into PC gaming.
$499 is my limit for launch.
$499 is my limit for launch.
On the one hand with the technology going into these boxes that sort of price seems possible.
On the other hand I almost can't believe either of them would go for that knowing what happened with the PS3. I'm still thinking that $499 is the more likely scenario.
How this surprising. The reaction to the PS3 should tell you everything you need to know about what people think about that price point.
On the other hand I almost can't believe either of them would go for that knowing what happened with the PS3. I'm still thinking that $499 is the more likely scenario.
How this surprising. The reaction to the PS3 should tell you everything you need to know about what people think about that price point.
I assuming that the $600 is in USD. That would probably translate to $800 CAD. No way I am paying that much for a video game console.
Already addressed before, but game consoles are more than just gaming machines for many, they have tons of utility and for many are home media devices for media sharing, streaming, physical media players, communication, and other app functionality.
If we are talking about utility in a phone, how much utility is actually required for a ridiculous price and for a person who feels that they have to purchase a new phone every other year when a console typically lasts around a decade of use? Also assumption that folks fully utilize the phone capabilities. Heck my own father literally buys the new best phone every year and he pretty much only makes phone calls and facebook.
"lol comparing the utility". Of course, why not, YOU don't know the individual persons utility usage, heck for me I get far more use and utility out of my consoles than my phone which I use as basically a texting/messaging machine, rarely call a person, maybe check instagram? Heck if want to really compare just gaming, PC users gladly spend just as much or more every two-three years to be able to run the newer released titles. $600 is expensive, but in the grand scheme if its gonna get used as much as my other game consoles... sure why not?
Again consoles are not just vidya game machines anymore
Yes for the XSX since I'm planning on getting it for BC games at first. Hell no on the PS5, you never buy the first version of a Sony console. It'll get better revisions/cheaper prices after a few years.
Do you put your console in your pocket? i guess not. and for many people consoles are surely just for games and for nothing else.
phones are also prestige objects nowadays but they still have more utility than a console. and this "600 bucks and it lasts you a long time" is also obsolete as there will be surely a Pro console 3 or 4 years from now
I'm on the camp that I think these machines are worth $600 given the hardware, but if they launch at that price I'll be waiting likely until a slim revision and price drop to $399 which could be 2 years or so.
as i´ve said, there will be a pro console coming, these consoles won´t last 7 years.
if you want the best possible experience you will pay the same amount again in a few years.
Pro consoles don't stop your old console from working? It had zero effect on this past gen, there was no exclusivity or loss for not upgrading
I really want a series x, but $700 CAD all in (incl taxes) is my limit. I think that is manageable because I don't need to buy controllers (thanks to my One X) and I don't need to buy games (thanks to GP ultimate until 2022). And I'm hoping ebgames will do some kind of trade up with my One X.
But TBH, if it goes over those kind of numbers, I'd probably pass and just do a cheaper pc upgrade instead once Ryzen 4000 comes out.
But TBH, if it goes over those kind of numbers, I'd probably pass and just do a cheaper pc upgrade instead once Ryzen 4000 comes out.
I really don't think there will be pro consoles. Those only came out this gen because of 4K and VR, and in this new gen MS is supposedly already dropping two differently powered systems. If anything, the Series X can be considered the pro.
Phil Spencer even said they won't do a mid-gen refresh unless there's suddenly a new technology that they see an opportunity in implementing (like 4K).
My plan was (is) to buy the PS5 this year, a new TV the next (probably LG CX or BX, if BX is gonna be a thing?).
If the PS5 is goin to be 600, I will probably turn my plans around (...and have a hard time not to buy the PS5 next year for ...still 600, lol).
If the PS5 is goin to be 600, I will probably turn my plans around (...and have a hard time not to buy the PS5 next year for ...still 600, lol).
I'd pre order both for $599 each right now if I could. But I'm reaaaaly thirsty.
DLSS or something similar is probably that technology.
DLSS or something similar is probably that technology.
I would for sure pay If I didn't have a high-end PC. I'm currently waiting on that hot 3080ti face melting action so 600 bones is a bargain given the tech inside.
Only if Demon Soul's a launch title.
Otherwise, 499€, is the maximum I am willing to pay. Knowing that most launch models always end up being faulty...
My guess is I ´le be going the 3080 route..
Otherwise, 499€, is the maximum I am willing to pay. Knowing that most launch models always end up being faulty...
My guess is I ´le be going the 3080 route..
Not interested.
This is not 2013, when we were starving for new hardware after an unusually long 360/PS3 gen. I grabbed an XB1 on launch day back then. This time around, we had mid-gen refreshes, and I'm quite happy with mine.
Add to that the fact that there is very little compelling software on either platform in the launch window, and I just don't see a reason to jump on launch day if it's going to be $600.
This is not 2013, when we were starving for new hardware after an unusually long 360/PS3 gen. I grabbed an XB1 on launch day back then. This time around, we had mid-gen refreshes, and I'm quite happy with mine.
Add to that the fact that there is very little compelling software on either platform in the launch window, and I just don't see a reason to jump on launch day if it's going to be $600.
I said YES.
But 600 is a bit much, will only bite the bullet if there is a good upgrade promo to get rid of my PSPro.
Otherwise, there is not really a rush. I want to play Spiderman, but it's not a full fledged game, demon's souls had no release date... At least I have the last two PS4 exclusives waiting to be played with a hypothetical PS5 patch
But 600 is a bit much, will only bite the bullet if there is a good upgrade promo to get rid of my PSPro.
Otherwise, there is not really a rush. I want to play Spiderman, but it's not a full fledged game, demon's souls had no release date... At least I have the last two PS4 exclusives waiting to be played with a hypothetical PS5 patch
I didn't grab a PS4 until the white one packaged with Destiny came out a year later. Didn't feel like I missed much waiting that long. Aside from Spider-Man, there's nothing that has made me feel like I need to drop that kind of money on a new console yet.
My gaming PC is getting pretty old. I feel like it might be better to upgrade some parts there instead.
My gaming PC is getting pretty old. I feel like it might be better to upgrade some parts there instead.
Tbh this is gonna suck in LATAM. I figure they're gonna sell them at 800 or 850...add VAT and maybe building a new PC might be cheaper depending on your country.