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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MatsyPosted:

HarmfulMushroom Why are you guys upset about this? This is the most reasonable price possible... If it's too expensive for you go get a job now and save.. I was honestly expecting $500 and wouldn't have been the least bit surprised at $600. And I'm guessing you forgot about how the 360 launched at $400 a unit as well...


Yeah, the price is reasonable.. I was expecting a much higher price, and I would still buy it.

Red-BullPosted:

There is no way that can be correct? Sites such as amazon have already listed xbox one for 599 and also $399 = 261. Even the xbox 360 wasnt that cheap when it was first released i dont think

Fuzzeh_XPosted:

Michael Pachter is an idiot so i'd be pretty suprised if these were accurate, but hey you never know.

DLTPosted:

darkowl1991 This is funny because ebgames (gamestop) has the preorder for the xbox one set at $899


That's probably just a place holding price. They will change it when it's announced how much it will cost.

Scared_of_WaterPosted:

This is funny because ebgames (gamestop) has the preorder for the xbox one set at $899

CheeseStuffedPizzaPosted:

E3 will confirm all the prices.

iCustomPosted:

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.


PC gaming is better but I prefer Console gaming as many people do too. Downside of PC gaming is that if you want to experience it the way is suppose to be you have to spend more than $800 in a Desktop. Now what Potion said is true I haven't seen a laptop or desktop for less than $800 from hp or Dell. You are totally wrong, unless, you getting confused with a custom build one.

LostPosted:

This was what I was expecting but does not look like it's confirmed.

Snowfl4k3zPosted:

I'll wait till it's on sale or buy used.

AdamuPosted:

Thats good news.


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