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[Pop]

Should have had a 1TB system for $599

 

[The Fartist]

$700 dalla ain't SHIT to Chad Warden!

 

[Portugeezer]

Has the value of the dollar increased drastically or... what am I missing here.

 

[Tqaulity]

Guys, the price sucks (especially without a HDD) but it is INEVIBTABLE). Inflation and economics win here and we lose. With base PS5 prices going up (~$550) and the 2TB Xbox Series X being $599, an actual higher spec console would have to be at least $699. At least they included a larger HDD size at 2TB. So $100 premium over the Xbox Series X 2TB version.

Sony is not out of their mind, it's an unfortunate reality of the world we live in today. Same reason why base console prices are going up and same reason why there are non flagship GPUs costing over $1000!! And the next generation of GPUs won't be any cheaper.

And guess what: all of ya'll will still be there Day 1 and the Pro will be sold out thru next year

 

[angelgs90]

Man, this is nearly insulting. NO EVEN A STAND. FOR 800€

 

[March Climber]

Well, it’s way too expensive, it seemingly has no flagship titles to get people to want to buy into it, so I’m thinking this won’t do very well, at least initially.

They’re going to use the entirety of 2025 with trailers and releases to entice all of you. I can already predict the plan.

 

[Calverz]

£700 with no disc drive?

 

[adamsapple]

 

[MMaRsu]

It's time for all you "boomers" to move on with the times and stop complaining about a "disk drive" ... we got rid of those decades ago in the PC world and it's perfectly fine.

Yes because on PC your not beholden to the online store of the platform holder you smoothbrained one

 

[Interfectum]

I'm kinda floored Sony is trying to make a case for a $700 console with a 9 minute video featuring old games and a blog post. Holy shit. lol.

 

[fudgybrownie]

They don’t even need to reduce storage a 2tb ssd is $120 and that’s retail not the price Sony gets it for. Same with a disc drive

Most that would be this already have extra storage. I certainly don't need 4tb of ssd space. Even a $650 price point with 1tb would look better? Idk

 

[aerts1js]

$700 with barely any first party games released this generation? Are they delusional???!

 

[Urban]

So i bought the Disc Version of all the games i own. It will cost me 799€ + 80€. No way ill buy this for that price

 

[applesaucejaxon]

That's a lot of money for a system with no disc drive that will be replaced in 2-3 years.


Still might get one...

 

[Hohenheim]

Any other sad cunts like me, only praying to see Bloodborne in the reel of enhanced games and kinda disappointed by the whole thing because it (obviously) wasn't there?

 

[DeepSpace5D]

$100 more than I would have guessed at $699, but I guess it makes sense with 2tb of storage. I’m on the fence at the moment at that price as someone who is still mostly satisfied with the performance of their PS5.

I’m going to monitor the situation for now and observe performance benchmarks for games running on the Pro.

 

[King Dazzar]

Well this has gone down well

 

[TGO]

That's $912 for the UK with no fucking Disc Drive
US price is £535 which is more reasonable
Even with Tax it doesn't break £600

 

[welshrat]

It's time for all you "boomers" to move on with the times and stop complaining about a "disk drive" ... we got rid of those decades ago in the PC world and it's perfectly fine.

yeah its not ok though for games at £55 minimum that you want to play and then get rid of. I will buy games play through and recoup £30. for mid tier games that's good value. Besides I want play blurays as well.

 

[Robb]

That’s expensive.

 

[LavitzSlambert]

Just a reminder, Sony wants you to pay over $800 to play ?????? games at 4k@60fps.

PS5 Pro - $699.99
PS5 Disc Drive - $79.99 (sold separately)
PS5 Vertical Stand - $29.99 (sold separately)


They also want you to buy these accessories:

DualSense - $74.99 (post $5 price increase)
DualSense Edge - $199.99
DualSense Edge Stick Modules - $19.99 (for the inevitable drift you'll experience!)
Playstation Portal - $199.99
Pulse 3D Wireless - $99.99
Pulse Elite (cans) - $149.99
Pulse Explore (buds) - $199.99
PS5 Slim Console Cover - $59.99 (not compatible with PS5 OG or PS5 Pro)


Oh yeah and I forgot, though I guess forgetting PSVR2 is very on brand for Sony too:

PSVR2 - $549.99
PSVR2 PC Adapter - $59.99

Arrogant Sony back in full effect!

 

[Fess]

€799?
Is the US Dollar that powerful compared to Euro that it makes sense to add another 100?

 

[Denton]

800 Euros with no disc drive or even a stand?

LOL.

LMAO, even.

 

[Dr. Wilkinson]

Has the value of the dollar increased drastically or... what am I missing here.

They can’t cut the price of consoles over time, anymore. Costs don’t come down over the course of console cycles, like they used to. You’re not missing anything.

 

[finalflame]

The people crying about price are the first to cry about sub 1080p and bad frame rates. Choose a lane.

They're also the same people who have no money, and therefore, their opinions don't matter.

800 Euros with no disc drive or even a stand?

LOL.

LMAO, even.

Lol just say you're broke.

 

[Preseznik]

That's got to be a typo. Because if this is true, it's even worse...they clearly discriminating their european consumers by more than 100 dollars. Their biggest market share wise.

No typo, ~€900 if you want PS5 Pro + disc addon.
I want to see the parents who'll buy little Timmy (pardon, little Timothée) this for Christmas in the EU.

I'm stupid enough to buy this if either COD or GT7 in VR turns out to get upgrades, unfortunately.

 

[Banjo64]

Some average stats for the stacks they want.

This will sit alongside the PSVR on the ‘things no one asked for’ shelf.

 

[Tsaki]

DOUBLE THE PRICE OF PS4 PRO AT LAUNCH!
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[Mister Wolf]

Digital only? They getting over on you.

 

[Arun1910]

What does it do?

You can watch Netflix on it

 

[dorkimoe]

So i bought the Disc Version of all the games i own. It will cost me 799€ + 80€. No way ill buy this for that price

Yeah I honestly didn’t even think that all the games I own force me to buy the disc drive lol. Pass.

 

[near]

They fucked us here in the UK, but EU is getting violated beyond comprehension.

 

[VictorVectors]

We are the target market for this thing, but is Demon's Souls running at 4K60 worth $700?

Easy to wait for the PS5 Pro / GTA VI bundle in Q1 2026.

DLSS improves drastically with every new version, I'm sure PSSR will be vastly improved by then as well.

 

[James Sawyer Ford]

Huh? It’s a digital-only console releasing in the year 2024

Of course it’s better than a console released in 2020 for $399

Huh?

Apply inflation to 399, then add the extra cost of the pro

 

[Georges Chiellins]

880€ to play with discs. Hahahahaha!

 

[Elginer]

Looks great. But at $699 with no disc drive, it’s gonna have to be a no for me dawg.

Same I can’t justify that shit.

 

[StereoVsn]

So $800 for a disk version + Tax. Sony can go and jump off a cliff with that price.

Edit: All we are missing is Hulst suggesting people could pick up a second job for the perfect Arrogant Sony bit.

 

[MMaRsu]

Are we forced to get rid of the PS5 and buy the PS5 Pro? use your brain, its a Pro version of the console, like there are Pro versions of some phones (with practically no difference other than screen size at $100's dollars more, its your choice to buy the standard version or the pro)

Just because its your choice doesnt make the product less retarded

 

[Dibils2k]

i was pretty much guaranteed to get this, but the £700 is making me feel guilty for thinking of buying it

 

[Eimran]

Been gaming sinc 1997. Never gonna pay 800 bucks for a console that doesn't even have a disk tray. GTFO.

Gamers have to carry the losses they made with concord eh? Well if anyone didn't believe arrogant Sony isn't back. Here's your proof.

 

[Gambit2483]

$800 USD if you want the disc drive and stand.

Yea, no thanks Sony.

 

[David Ricardo]

€799?
Is the US Dollar that powerful compared to Euro that it makes sense to add another 100?

The price in Europe includes VAT

 

[CityHunter1981]

Oh and last time I heard the install base of PS4 to PS4 Pro was 80 to 20%. This seems to be even more niche and will probably reach only 90 to 10% or less.

 

[twilo99]

Even with Tax it doesn't break £600

That would depend on which state you are buying it in...

 

[Xtib81]

I'll wait to see what the pro can offer but it may entice me to move to PC. I thought the pro model was supposed to keep players in the PS ecosystem but wth that price tag, it might have the opposite effect lol.

 

[HeisenbergFX4]

Just a reminder, Sony wants you to pay over $800 to play ?????? games at 4k@60fps.

PS5 Pro - $699.99
PS5 Disc Drive - $79.99 (sold separately)
PS5 Vertical Stand - $29.99 (sold separately)


They also want you to buy these accessories:

DualSense - $74.99 (post $5 price increase)
DualSense Edge - $199.99
DualSense Edge Stick Modules - $19.99 (for the inevitable drift you'll experience!)
Playstation Portal - $199.99
Pulse 3D Wireless - $99.99
Pulse Elite (cans) - $149.99
Pulse Explore (buds) - $199.99
PS5 Slim Console Cover - $59.99 (not compatible with PS5 OG or PS5 Pro)


Oh yeah and I forgot, though I guess forgetting PSVR2 is very on brand for Sony too:

PSVR2 - $549.99
PSVR2 PC Adapter - $59.99

Arrogant Sony back in full effect!

I am part of the problem but I am buying 2 if stock allows it

 

[Interfectum]

I really want to buy the Pro console, I have the money for one and I'd like to give my boys the PS5. I'm literally a target for this and I'm having trouble justifying getting it. This thing is going to crater.

 

[Denton]

Lol just say you're broke.

Lol I am gaming on Ryzen3D and 3080Ti but I am having a laugh about how monumentally this thing is gonna fail in Europe.

 

[dorkimoe]

It's time for all you "boomers" to move on with the times and stop complaining about a "disk drive" ... we got rid of those decades ago in the PC world and it's perfectly fine.

worst take on the entire forum

 

[phant0m]

Guys, the price sucks (especially without a HDD) but it is INEVIBTABLE). Inflation and economics win here and we lose. With base PS5 prices going up (~$550) and the 2TB Xbox Series X being $599, an actual higher spec console would have to be at least $699. At least they included a larger HDD size at 2TB. So $100 premium over the Xbox Series X 2TB version.

Sony is not out of their mind, it's an unfortunate reality of the world we live in today. Same reason why base console prices are going up and same reason why there are non flagship GPUs costing over $1000!! And the next generation of GPUs won't be any cheaper.

And guess what: all of ya'll will still be there Day 1 and the Pro will be sold out thru next year

Get out of here with your understanding of pricing & economics! Engage your GAMER RAGE!!!