How much will the PS5 cost?

How much will the PS5 cost?

As time goes on, more and more information is released on the PlayStation 5. We know of a Ryzen processor and the Navi GPU will power it. We know it will use an SSD to speed up load times. We also know that the system will use some of the magic to support graphics up to 8K. We even know it will be released in the holiday season of 2020. What you don't know yet is the price.



How much will the PlayStation 5 cost?

To date, Sony has yet to suggest that the PlayStation 5 will have a price. Why is this the case? Two main factors will have an impact on the cost. The first is the cost of manufacturing the parts. In recent years, the market has been relatively volatile, influenced by different market trends and political factors. The second will be whether the console launches before or after the new Xbox. Generally speaking, first to market will set the price, with the newcomer deciding whether they want to sell for the same price, reduce opposition, or position themselves as a premium product.

Sony analyst Hideki Yasuda predicted a starting point of $ 499, with higher price potential for models with larger SSDs made by other analysts. It would also match a prediction made by Pelham Smithers, managing director of market research firm Pelham Smithers and Associates, who made accurate predictions about the console's potential hardware, setting a price of $ 500 before any information was released. was initially revealed. console.

Personally, I would venture an estimate of around $ 500 based on what components we know to be in the system. The real factor that will affect the price is how much success Sony is willing to absorb to get people to choose their new offering next year. They might decide to sell at a loss to get people into the new ecosystem, but we won't know how much loss they make sense to make before they jump in.



The factor of a trade war between the United States and China, which also affects the price, is also difficult to predict because of the tariffs. At the moment, it's hard to say how much the PlayStation 5 will cost, but we'll keep you posted with the latest news regarding the pricing of the next console.





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