Xbox One to cost $399, PS4 for $349 says Pachter

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Xbox One will retail at $399 at launch, while PS4 will run you $349, according to Wedbush Morgan Analyst Michael Pachter.

GI.biz reports that Pachter made his predictions in a pre-E3 address to investors today, during which the analyst placed the PS4′s build cost per console at $275, and added that the Xbox One will cost $325 per unit.

Pachter added that Microsoft may still consider a subscription-based Xbox One model at cheaper cost, which backs up rumours of a $299 version.

In the address, Pachter added, “We believe the ability to watch live TV from a cable, telco, or satellite set-top box through Xbox One could entice an MSO to drive subscriptions through a subsidised box in exchange for a multi-year contract. The ‘always connected’ requirement for the Xbox One likely means that a broadband connection will be required, suggesting to us that ISPs may have an incentive to offer a subsidy as well.

“In addition, Microsoft could conceivably subsidise the Xbox One through prepaid Xbox Live Gold subscriptions (as it has done on a limited basis in the past) or premium Skype functionality as well. Similarly, Sony could subsidise the PS4 through prepaid PlayStation Network subscriptions, but unlike Microsoft, it does not have a history of doing so.”

What do you make of the prices above? Do they make sense or are they too expensive? Let us know below.

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Source: http://www.vg247.com/2013/06/03/xbox-one-to-cost-399-ps4-for-349-says-pachter/

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MrUNdeadPosted:

Holy shit that is awesome I thought xbox one was going to cost like 700 dollars.

ProdrivePosted:

Yeah idk I don't really believe him, Ima wait til Microsoft makes a offical announcement!

WoobiePosted:

Well, looks like I'll be switching to Sony.

MajesticfalconPosted:

Majesticfalcon
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SweetTealsGood 399 dollars isn't that bad! It has a blue ray DVD player, 500 GB HDD, a built in wireless adapter, comes with a controller, and has Kinect 2.0!


Yeah a PC with these specs HP/Dell would charge about $800-900


WTF are you talking about, 500gb is almost a standard in all modern 2012+ computers now so throw that spec out, all modern laptops have built in wireless adapters but not most desktops so half way throw that spec out, laptops have a trackpad and unless your buying just a tower most desktops come with a mouse so 3/4 throw that spec out, and the Kinect is a piece of **** so throw that spec out and what do you have? A blue ray player, which is available to get on both laptop and desktop for under $900 so 3/4 throw that one out. I'm not defending Pc gaming or Console gaming i'm just saying your price estimates are incorrect.

MajesticfalconPosted:

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SweetTealsGood 399 dollars isn't that bad! It has a blue ray DVD player, 500 GB HDD, a built in wireless adapter, comes with a controller, and has Kinect 2.0!


Yeah a PC with these specs HP/Dell would charge about $800-900


WTF are you talking about, 500gb is almost a standard in all modern 2012+ computers now so throw that spec out, all modern laptops have built in wireless adapters but not most desktops so half way throw that spec out, laptops have a controller and unless your buying just a tower most desktops come with a mouse so 3/4 throw that spec out, and the Kinect is a piece of shit so throw that spec out and what do you have? A blue ray player, which is available to get on both laptop and desktop for under $900 so 3/4 throw that one out. I'm not defending Pc gaming or Console gaming i'm just saying your price estimates are incorrect.

ErrorjackPosted:

People who take Michael Pachter seriously should be shot in the foot. This guy is an idiot, and hasn't been right in a long, long time.

DeFROSKINNYPosted:

Yea, i think this is FAKE why would they sell it for less if it has more Specs.

DawPosted:

$400 isn't that bad , i thought it was going to be like $600 .

ImaginxtionPosted:

Hopefully it is possible to get the Xbox One without the Kinect eventually.

JoooeeeeyyyyPosted:

If its this cheap then i might go ahead and get both of them.


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