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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DrRagefacePosted:

Aircraft Microsoft better get rid of paying for xbox live.


Why is paying for xbox live such a bad thing to people. It's 60$ for a year, the same as buying one brand new game. Plus that money people pay actually comes back to us in more secure online, faster dlc and features, and a better online experience overall. If it's such a horrible thing than why does xbox live have more people using it than ps or nintendo's online. Because it's better. 60$ a year is nothing, it's literally 5$ a month.

ShrillPosted:

Microsoft better get rid of paying for xbox live.

CPRPosted:

Not as expensive as I thought. I might get one of them not sure yet.

SwiftPosted:

This is not as expensive as I was thinking but hay. I will take it.

And with these prices I can afford the PC that I am getting in a couple of days.

brendan64sharkPosted:

I don't think I will be getting the X1 when it first comes out due to the price but I sure will get it when I get the money.

ExoticWolfsPosted:

The prices aren't very bad, not at all. it is only $100 more for the XBox and it will be much better.

ZyphrPosted:

I can agree with this price

AlphabetsPosted:

Haha. 400$ For this console. Looks like i'll be waiting a couple of years for the price to drop :P

PathosPosted:

So, it's cheaper, more powerful and without a subscription fee (I'm merely speculating). Not to mention the silly 'Kinect can spy on you masturbating' feature. The PS4 has so been the far more persuasive console. Microsoft really need to step up their game for E3 or they're going to risk losing a lot of sales.

VampiricPosted:

*cheaper and more powerful not cheaper and cheaper.
I am a tard.


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