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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Lolsmileyface12 Thats surprising I thought the xbox 1 would be cheaper than the ps4


Better consoles often tend to cost more. The thing stopping me from putting always is because the PS3 is in the way.


Well i thought XBOX would be dearer just because of all the TV things included.

TomorrowLandPosted:

Lolsmileyface12 Thats surprising I thought the xbox 1 would be cheaper than the ps4


Better consoles often tend to cost more. The thing stopping me from putting always is because the PS3 is in the way.

SynybunPosted:

I'm just waiting for them to put an official pricetag on it.

kuneyoPosted:

Not bad, Microsoft.

EqualisePosted:

At least its not 600 like amazon said

DanimalsPosted:

400?? Forget that. I don't have that kind of money. I will just stay on the 360 and save the money

SymptomPosted:

well if the rumour about the 299 dollar one is true if you changed that to pounds in the uk it would all cost 194.65 pounds but they would proberly round that up to 195.99 but still quite cheap for the new xbox one when it comes out.

HKMPosted:

Thats surprising I thought the xbox 1 would be cheaper than the ps4

pigPosted:

400 aint bad for a brand new console ps3 was 700#

NauxhtyPosted:

$400 aint bad. I'm from England and it is listed on Amazon at 600. That's roughly $750, so I hope thats a mistake.