wow 399 this sounds incredible if they really go at it this way. They've got the games, they've got the hype on their side, they've got console that developers won't be confused with. They're doing everything right this time around, and it should knock it right out of the park.
Asahi: PlayStation 4 to be over 40,000 yen
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Smushroomed
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I'd likely pay 400 for the premium version.
I'm not buying a Xbox on the principle of paying for Xbl gold
I'm not buying a Xbox on the principle of paying for Xbl gold
InfiniDragon
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Almost everything.
I'm currently praying to God, Buddha, Krishna, Eywa, The Nine Divines, Suzumiya Haruhi, Samaki Walker and Xenu that they don't pull the "always online" stunt.
As long as they don't do that or price above $500, I'm good. Otherwise... I've got a Wii U and a PC.
swordsman720
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sweat spot for both consoles on $429=429 Euro=429 Pound.
So Europeaners & UKS get sh#ft again.
So Europeaners & UKS get sh#ft again.
Naw, it won't translate that way in the UK. Though I can certainly see it being 399 Euros if it's $399 here in the US. The thing is though, you can't judge based solely on the exchange rate. It's not that simple.
VAT is a bitch though.
sleeping_dragon
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So the PS4 is over 9000!!?!! will buy then.
grimshawish
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Naw, it won't translate that way in the UK. Though I can certainly see it being 399 Euros if it's $399 here in the US. The thing is though, you can't judge based solely on the exchange rate. It's not that simple.
VAT is a bitch though.
VAT is now 2.5% points higher than when the PS3 launched in the UK.
RadioHeadAche
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Besides, they'd be going home, tired and looking to unwind with a console that doesn't have any games.
Over 40.000 yen is quite expensive to me (it's around 430 USD and we all know that this would be translated into 449 for the West, and the article say "over" and not "around" 40.000), but not expensive as the PS3, so it's a good start. I should be able to get one (with offers, price cuts, bundles) within one year after its launch.
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The Vita is slightly more expensive in Yen so I'd say it's much more likely to be rounded down to $399, which is what I've always expected for the PS4 based on the rumoured specs.
I'm more interested in what the Durango price ends up being. It has similar specs, but there is a strong possibility of MS bundling a Kinect with every system which would add ~$100, so they actually might have trouble matching Sony.
Chû Totoro
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400 is ok for me. Now I need 2 exclusives launch games I want to justify a day 1 purchase.
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So they've cut the launch price by a third? They've actually learned something from PS3 launch.
rockman zx
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40.000 yen - 315
I doubt they will sell it that cheap in Europe, they are going to charge us something extra because they can. I expect 400-450 .
I doubt they will sell it that cheap in Europe, they are going to charge us something extra because they can. I expect 400-450 .
hastethedav
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im surprised at all the people refusing to get a ps4 @ $450-499
In a world when people buy each new iPad ranging from 329-499...
We get new ones annually (i think even less of a cycle now)
If you look at this latest console cycle I think that $450-500 while steep is actually quite a bargain.
Still think Sony needs to hit that sweet spot at $399, that price point is beautiful, I think that this generation Sony will be the most expensive again, but justified as I think the new xbox is going to be more media and entertainment and less of a powerful console
In a world when people buy each new iPad ranging from 329-499...
We get new ones annually (i think even less of a cycle now)
If you look at this latest console cycle I think that $450-500 while steep is actually quite a bargain.
Still think Sony needs to hit that sweet spot at $399, that price point is beautiful, I think that this generation Sony will be the most expensive again, but justified as I think the new xbox is going to be more media and entertainment and less of a powerful console
Here is a full English report from Asahi:
http://ajw.asahi.com/article/economy/business/AJ201302070067
It includes an undated, interesting comment from Kaz Hirai. "Nobody will ever again sell more than 100 million units of a game console". Not sure when he said this?
Also talks about sharing of content with smartphones and other devices, although they may be talking about media other than games (music, video etc.).
They also say "The initial price of the PlayStation 4 has yet to be set, but it is expected to exceed 40,000 yen." So they don't seem totally certain about it.
http://ajw.asahi.com/article/economy/business/AJ201302070067
It includes an undated, interesting comment from Kaz Hirai. "Nobody will ever again sell more than 100 million units of a game console". Not sure when he said this?
Also talks about sharing of content with smartphones and other devices, although they may be talking about media other than games (music, video etc.).
They also say "The initial price of the PlayStation 4 has yet to be set, but it is expected to exceed 40,000 yen." So they don't seem totally certain about it.
Don't worry, they'll make a huge profit on the 400 Europe model (that'll release late).
For that price I'll be better off upgrading my computer instead. No PS4 for me.
Lovely Salsa
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If its 400 USD in the US then it will be 630 USD here.
I'll just import it, like I did with the PS3. Got it earlier and payed way less
I'll just import it, like I did with the PS3. Got it earlier and payed way less
I'm sorry guys for this quick thread hijack.
Also read on a Dutch news site that the Japanese media (maybe Asahi?) mentioned that the Playstation 4 would release before summer 2013. Sounds insane. Has anyone mentioned this already on GAF?
My (not always reliable) source in Dutch: http://www.nu.nl/games/3132137/playstation-4-ligt-zomer-in-winkels.html
Also read on a Dutch news site that the Japanese media (maybe Asahi?) mentioned that the Playstation 4 would release before summer 2013. Sounds insane. Has anyone mentioned this already on GAF?
My (not always reliable) source in Dutch: http://www.nu.nl/games/3132137/playstation-4-ligt-zomer-in-winkels.html
JustAnotherOtaku
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Price figure doesn't surprise me, the fact it's looking more and more likely we won't get it in Europe until 2014 is a dagger to the heart 
abacab driver
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Eh, I'd pay 500 if it was worth it (good launch line up and services), so 400 is fine with me.
Here is the original article in English.
http://ajw.asahi.com/article/economy/business/AJ201302070067
400 would be good, not great, that'd be 350. Since PS3 bundles are up to 330 right now I never expected such a price point though and got ready for 400.
I'm sure there's at least one launche game I want to play and I'd rather pay 400 in 2013 (FUCK YOU SONY if you delay us, I'll be super busy in spring 2014) and play a game every now and then then to wait two years or so to save 100, that makes no sense to me. Save the price of two games but not have the console for a third or so of its supported lifetime doesn't sound like such a good deal. If youre waiting for more realiable Slim models, now that I understand.
Sony studios seem to be aligned to be able to pump out games like clockwork with their multiple teams and soon multiple IPs for the top studios, so I don't expect to have no games to play for the first youple of years. DAY ONE.
I'm sure there's at least one launche game I want to play and I'd rather pay 400 in 2013 (FUCK YOU SONY if you delay us, I'll be super busy in spring 2014) and play a game every now and then then to wait two years or so to save 100, that makes no sense to me. Save the price of two games but not have the console for a third or so of its supported lifetime doesn't sound like such a good deal. If youre waiting for more realiable Slim models, now that I understand.
Sony studios seem to be aligned to be able to pump out games like clockwork with their multiple teams and soon multiple IPs for the top studios, so I don't expect to have no games to play for the first youple of years. DAY ONE.
Angelus Errare
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But what about working 2 jobs?
She probably wants the money for herself if she hears your prayer. And who's the nobody you listed after her?
they'll charge us extra to charge the US less. Always was so, always will be so :/
Phire Phox
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It'll prob be 450 or 500 here since the US dollar is a lot weaker than it was in 2006.
witchedwiz
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this
$400 loosely converts to ~£255, so let's say £299 after 'complexities'. I think £299 would be a great price but I can foresee Sony botching it at £329 or £349 which doesn't have the same appeal. However, if there is content there day 1 for PS+ members - say a couple of free PSN games and some reasonable discounts of retail equivalents - the PS4 would be much more attractive. BC would be an absolute gem and selling point, but I don't believe Sony will provide it :/.
Metallix87
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It amazes me how almost everyone is talking about $400, when the article clearly says OVER 40,000 yen.
I'm expecting $449 for the basic SKU, and $499 for the desirable SKU.
I'm expecting $449 for the basic SKU, and $499 for the desirable SKU.