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http://www.asahi.com/business/update/0207/TKY201302060568.html

http://www.theverge.com/2013/2/6/3961512/ps4-price-and-release-date-in-asahi-shimbun-report

The PlayStation 4 will launch this year for over 40,000 yen (about $428), according to a report in major Japanese daily the Asahi Shimbun. That's the first clear indication we've gotten on pricing for the new system, and suggests that while Sony isn't pricing the PS4 too aggressively, it's learned its lesson from the shaky PlayStation 3 launch. For comparison, upon release in 2006 the PS3 cost around 60,000 yen in its more expensive configuration, and $599 in the US. Meanwhile, the cheapest PS3 now costs 24,980 yen in Japan versus $269 in the US. Were the PS4 to launch at 40,000 yen in Japan, we'd expect an American price of around $400 or more.

The Asahi Shimbun further corroborates things we've heard from other reports, such as a 2013 launch for the US and Japan — no mention was made of Europe, suggesting the release there may well slip into 2014. Elsewhere, the report says that the PS4 controller will feature a touch pad and be "roughly the same shape" as the current Dual Shock 3. Finally, the Asahi Shimbun states in no uncertain terms that February 20th is the date when we'll hear all this information confirmed for real.

 

[The Outsider]

I would pay $400 for a PS4.

 

[Jonboy]

Excellent.

 

[The Jason]

$399 would be the perfect price point

 

[doctorcdcs]

I wouldn't be surprised at this price point.

 

[JehutyRunner]

Excellent.

 

[GulAtiCa]

$400 would be a decent price. I hope it does launch at that.

 

[Grakl]

No, it says over $400.

edit: It got fixed.

 

[Taco_Human]

Hmm, not sure whether to use my savings on a PS3, or the new one if it comes out this year.

 

[Dead Prince]

so $500

 

[Jawmuncher]

Why not 599 US dollars?

 

[StreetsAhead]

For reference (RRP):

Wii U: Premium 31,500 yen (US$335), basic 26,250 (US$280)
Vita Wifi: 24,980 yen (US$266)
Vita 3G: 29,980 yen (US$319)
3DS OG: 15,000 yen (US$159)
3DS XL: 18,900 yen (US$201)

 

[Mac the KNife]

Smart price.

 

[MiniBossBattle]

I would buy TWO. You know, to keep the other one company.

 

[BrokenEchelon]

$400/500 SKUs with different hard drive sizes and possibly an accessory? (Headset?)

 

[shinra-bansho]

Expecting a $400 pricepoint.

I'm guessing more of a loss will be taken on the US model - depending on how the yen ends up later in the year.

 

[Squire]

I tap out @ $450, breh.

 

[Kusagari]

I think $400 is the most they should go in America.

I wouldn't go higher if I was Sony.

 

[thekonamicode]

499 US Dollars? I'll buy it at a high price!

 

[FStop7]

40,000 Japanese Yens.

 

[Chemo]

$399 is the price I've felt the PS4 would be for several years now. It makes the most sense price-wise for a high end console that is actually attainable.

 

[Monty Mole]

Can we give up that second job?

 

[Nothing1016]

Sony would nail it, if the PS4 launched at that price. Throw in 3 months of free Playstation Plus and I'll buy day one.

 

[publicpwnerer]

I would pay $400 for a PS4.

I think we all would.


Converted, that'd be around $500 / $550 in Australia. Not bad, but not great....better than $1000 though (PS3).



I'm hoping for some great launch titles, fingers crossed for backwards compatibility...seeing as how it's hurting the Vita.

 

[LongDongJunon]

Fucking Sony is getting all the good news today. Wowzers.

 

[Aquamarine]

Honestly, $400 seems to be the perfect price.

 

[The Omega Man]

so that means it'll be cheaper than that in North America, Japan always pay more for consoles

 

[Visualante2]

So £425 and 9 months later?

 

[GHG]

Doiesn't matter how much it is. I'll save lots of money long term by buying used games...

 

[Pinko Marx]

I'm down for $450 max. $500 only if its a super sonyfan edition with lots of extras.

 

[Samurai_Heart]

Why not 599 US dollars?

People can't get that second job in these times =P

 

[Het_Nkik]

Depending on available software, I would definitely consider getting one at launch for that price.

I know with the PS3 I waited till it hit $350 because I don't know what they were thinking.

 

[DieH@rd]

I hoped for 350€, but 400 was more realistic number.

 

[Subtle]

I would put it at $450 or $500. Wii U is 25,000 yen, but $300.

 

[The Bookerman]

 

[XiaNaphryz]

No, it says over $400.

Well, 40000 yen is almost $430, so it's already over $400. ;P

 

[ironcreed]

If accurate, then that is around the sweet spot. I like it.

 

[Kacho]

Over $400 is what I expected.

 

[JJD]

400 would be really great. Software and hardware are usually more expensive in Japan right?

Considering the specs would a 299 720 SKU without kinect be reasonable?

 

[Jarmel]

$598 US dollars.

 

[Toki767]

If we have two SKUs again, I bet that's the base model.

 

[DaBuddaDa]

so that means it'll be cheaper that that in North America, Japan always pay more for consoles

Puts it logically right at $400.

 

[Shion]

Sounds good.

 

[Dreams-Visions]

expected $449.

 

[zomgbbqftw]

$399.

 

[ReturnOfTheRAT]

Can't wait if the top of the line model in within $50 of that.

 

[strikeselect]

Sony is playing it right so far.

 

[Tucah]

$400 and I'm in. Same for Durango.

 

[Road]

Asahi is no Nikkei and I'm not an expert, but I think the article says "the price is under consideration but it is expected to be over 40,000 yen."

Edit: beaten.

 

[AlmostMilk]

I was expecting consoles to be between $500-600 so this is acceptable.