Next-Generation PS4 and Xbox 720 set for $400 price range
"Given the fragile state of the console game market, we expect the E3 trade show in June will take on added significance, most likely providing the industry with the first public opportunity to examine next-generation hardware," Sebastian wrote in his notes.
"Our checks suggest that next-generation console hardware will be largely built from 'off the shelf' high-end PC components, along with hybrid physical/digital distribution models, enhanced voice controls and motion sensing (Kinect integration with every Xbox), and broad multi-media capabilities," he added.
"Moreover, a PC-based architecture (Intel chips in the case of Xbox) should have a number of advantages over custom-developed silicon: for one, the learning curve for software developers will be shorter than completely new technology.
"Second, the cost of production and retail price points should be lower than prior console launches."
"Third, it will be easier to build online services around PC chip architecture, including flexible business models (free-to-play, subscriptions) and multi-media (over the top) content offerings. For Microsoft, this design will also allow for more integration with Windows 8 and Windows Mobile devices."
Sebastian has said that the Xbox 720 is expected to release in November, while Sony has had some "early production issues" and the PS4 could be released after the Xbox 720.
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IncrediBowlPosted:
MultikillOMA Damn. $400 plus $60 games. Why Microsoft? Why?
They need to make a profit. It's expensive to make this stuff.
They lose money off of consoles.. Price of games is higher because of the low cost of the console.
Slappp_xPosted:
DeadlyDasherSlappp_xDeadlyDasher$400 is unreasonable because you can build a PC for that price that will run pretty much any game, and jtlyk I have a job, yet I don't have that kind of money to just throw out the window.Agility I am not buying it for $400 that is not worth it at all , all microsoft and sony is are money hoardeers
I see you're 15 years old. I'm guessing your mommy and daddy aren't willing to spend $400 on a console? Then go out and get a job. If you get a job next week you'll surely have $400 by the time the next gen consoles come out. When the xbox 360 first came out the core version was $300 and the premium was $400. The PS3 was $600. So I don't see how $400 is unreasonable.
You will need to drop atleast $1000 on a PC if you want to run the lastest games at the highest settings. $400 will make you a shitty PC with that can barely run the lastest games on the lowest settings. My brothers 7850 was $200 something, and his 3750k was $230 I think. That's already $430, and you still need a hard drive, RAM, motherboard, psu, case, and for some an operating system. My parents bought my brother and I the $400 xbox 6 years ago for Christmas and it still works, and when I go back home I still play it. So I don't know how that's throwing money out the window.
Well i've done it :/ my PC cost just over 400 and I can run any game I want on some of the Highest settings. Your brother clearly doesn't know what he is doing when it comes to buying his parts and I also have an xbox, games on there cost an upwards of 40 whereas on the PC they cost significantly less the games also run alot smoother and have nicer communities in general than on Xbox.
DeadlyDasherPosted:
AfghaniOMA Damn. $400 plus $60 games. Why Microsoft? Why?
When MW2 came out in 2009 the 360 was $400. When it first came out it was about $600, so this is actually a good price. Expected It to be higher though.
The xbox 360 was only $300 or $400 when it came out, not $600.
MultikillPosted:
OMA Damn. $400 plus $60 games. Why Microsoft? Why?
They need to make a profit. It's expensive to make this stuff.
PlusnetPosted:
OMA Damn. $400 plus $60 games. Why Microsoft? Why?
When MW2 came out in 2009 the 360 was $400. When it first came out it was about $600, so this is actually a good price. Expected It to be higher though.
ZxChaosPosted:
jackn151 i think that is a good price ilooked it up and becasue im from the UK i found out that its about 250 which isnt bad at all
Prices vary depending on countries btw.
FrenzyRGPosted:
jackn151 i think that is a good price ilooked it up and becasue im from the UK i found out that its about 250 which isnt bad at all
plus the games...and possibly new accessories+ xbox live for xbox users..so not that cheap tbh...
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