Rumor: PlayStation 5 Price Leaks, And It Ain't Cheap

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You smell that? That's the smell of next-generation. While we haven't heard anything from Microsoft or Sony Interactive Entertainment about when the next Xbox and PlayStation will release, a mountain of reports and leaks suggest the two next-gen systems are releasing next year. And the closer 2020 gets, the more information about the consoles leaks onto the Internet. The latest claim comes way of an anonymous poster on Pastebin, who claims to be a European developer working on an unannounced PS5 launch title, and who, apparently, is privy to a ton of inside information about Sony's next console, including its launch line-up and the release date of Horizon Zero Dawn 2. Of course, the source and claims seem dubious, but that's the rumor mill. You don't get to pick what rumors surface and get spread around the Internet.

That said, according to the leaker, the PlayStation 5 is launching in 2020, and will be $100 more than the PS4 at launch. That's right, the PS5 may be $500, which is $100 more than the PS4's launch price-point of $400. Given that Sony had so much success with the PS4, it seems crazy to think it will come in at a $100 more with the PS5, but given the current price of the PS4 Pro, it's possible.

The leak claims that despite asking for $500, the PS5 will sell at a $100 loss in the beginning. As for the system itself, the leaker says it will be backward compatible, offer a new premium version of PlayStation Plus (which has been echoed in other leaks), pack a 2TB built-in hard drive, support 8K upscaling, and be compatible with a newly upgraded PlayStation VR headset. And of course, there's also a new controller, the DualShock 5, which will have a built-in camera.

Now, it's important to remember this is all unofficial information. In fact, not only is it unofficial, but there's a very solid chance it's incorrect or fake. So, take all of this with a huge grain of salt.

If PlayStation 5 is going to release in 2020, then we should hear about it within the next 12 months. In other words, we won't have to rely on leaks like this for much longer.

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Source: https://comicbook.com/gaming/2019/04/15/ps5-playstation-5-price-release-date-specs/

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OGTrey079Posted:

In before Xbox has native 8k lol

RedactedPosted:

coolbunny1234 Not a bad price, but I really couldn't care in the least bit for the next console, still too early IMO.


How is it too early? If you mean to be releasing. 360 to Xbox one was 8 years. 2021 will be 8 years from current gen which is when we are expecting them to drop

coolbunny1234Posted:

Not a bad price, but I really couldn't care in the least bit for the next console, still too early IMO.

C4Posted:

$500 doesnt sound bad in my opinion. The xbox one and PS4 were about the same price.

MazePosted:

THQ 500 dollars for a new console really isn't much. They also give you ample time to save up for one. Your getting modern PC level hardware and the luxury of not having to mess with all kinds of settings. Just download and play


One of the biggest factors you left out: no upgrading. Consoles last and are supported for way more than 5 years, the investment is a good one if you get enjoyment out of it

PeerPosted:

everything between new phones and now consoles are getting so pricey :/

THQPosted:

500 dollars for a new console really isn't much. They also give you ample time to save up for one. Your getting modern PC level hardware and the luxury of not having to mess with all kinds of settings. Just download and play

MazePosted:

$500 or more is what is gonna start being normal for these consoles

RedactedPosted:

Well for what the leak suggests, $500 dollars doesn't sound too bad Tbh