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PS5 Pro Pricing Discussion Thread
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schaft0620
Member
Nah
TintoConCasera
I bought a sex doll, but I keep it inflated 100% of the time and use it like a regular wife
That would devaluate the PS5 Pro, so I don't think Sony would ever allow them to do such a thing.
TommyCronin6969
Gold Member
I hope so then a lot of people won't buy the pro.
jshackles
Gentlemen, we can rebuild it. We have the capability to make the world's first enhanced store. Steam will be that store. Better than it was before.
I would have also accepted a digital copy of Astrobot, and maybe some PRO-Exclusive DLC level that flexes the PS5 Pro's muscles.
Omnipunctual Godot
Gold Member
I think they need to build it with an understanding of how potential customers will view the value proposition (hint: they're viewing it very negatively right now) and either put out an expensive product that is actually a premium product or put out a product that's in line with people's pricing expectations. The PS4 Pro was a huge jump from the base model without even increasing the price over the original PS4's MSRP. This sidegrade feels like a slap in the face by comparison. There's nothing "premium" about a downgrade from onboard disc drive to a la carte and upcharging a freaking stand that came by default for an extra $30+. I hope this greed is punished so they don't up the ante with PS6 at $800.
Gaiff
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Omnipunctual Godot
Gold Member
Then why was PS4 Pro "for the masses" at the same MSRP the PS4 launched at?
Ancient Gamer
Member
PS5 Pro will be $1,199 in Australia which is equivalent to USD$798. Then add the disc drive for another $159 (USD $105). Ouch!
taizuke
Member
Probably because it was competing with Xbox One X. This time there's no direct competition.
Quantum253
Gold Member
So when are pre orders going live
jm89
Member
Sept 26th
Quantum253
Gold Member
Thank you, marking the date down
RyanEvans21
Member
Included Amazon?
jm89
Member
Ps direct.
I saw someone mention earlier in the thread sometime in October other retailers going live for preorders.
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peish
Member
People forgot about this? $599.99999999
Bojji
Member
Everyone was laughing at this, yes.
FunkMiller
Member
The fact this thing is that expensive isn’t in and of itself the problem.
The fact it’s that expensive but has absolutely fucking nothing to show as a value proposition beyond a minimal bump in visuals is very definitely the problem.
The fact it’s that expensive but has absolutely fucking nothing to show as a value proposition beyond a minimal bump in visuals is very definitely the problem.
Fortuneelsewhere
Member
I would gladly pay 800€ for a console but at this specs I’m really feeling I’m getting screwed as the value proposition is not there to justify.. I’ll wait to see how the games run on it before I decide but my hopes are really low..
ShadyAcshuns
Member
Fake narrative. This device is just for hardcore PlayStation fans and early adopter enthusiasts. A very small and niche crowd of people. A lot of us who play on console don't care for higher specs and the like and it has nothing to do with the ability to buy it.For the people that can’t afford our PS5 pro. We have a product for you! It’s called PS5
{insert code here}
Member
I've seen a lot of similar posts to this throughout the day and it's quite sad. We're now at the point where we're capping on people's income.For the people that can’t afford our PS5 pro. We have a product for you! It’s called PS5
reinking
Gold Member
I can't post a similar meme. I would get banned.
Neo_game
Member
I am happy with the price tag but the specs are pretty the same leaked a year ago sadly. Most users who buy it I am sure have purchased SSD. It is very unlikely that first time user buys a Pro. So 1TB was probably enough and made it at least 50$ cheaper. It could also be that they know there will not be any competition so it is priced higher than usual. Hopefully from now on we do not get 500$ consoles. IMO you cannot have decent specs at that price range anymore. PS5 slim is still 500$ so 600$ was minimum for the Pro anyways
Fess
Member
Biggest downside from this unveil, the fans will defend this price and Sony is going to succeed in making $700/€800 the new baseline for highend console gaming through this launch. Then PS6 will cost the same, or more.
Next Xbox was already said to be more expensive, could go higher now, $800/€900, or more, fans will defend that as well.
Nintendo’s Switch successor unveil will be interesting.
Next Xbox was already said to be more expensive, could go higher now, $800/€900, or more, fans will defend that as well.
Nintendo’s Switch successor unveil will be interesting.
Radical_3d
Member
Thanks, Spencer.
DryvBy
Member
Except you just compared a PS4 Pro to a PS5. I guess my 3dfx is comparable to a 4090 too?
adamsapple
Or is it just one of Phil's balls in my throat?
Quantum253
Gold Member
How many Gafers, or people you know, paid 700 (or close to) to get a hold of a PS5 in 20/21?
BlitzerRadic
Member
then why so many people complaining about the price? The reality is that there are many people that want a pro but they salty af that Sony priced them out.
Quantum253
Gold Member
Sony right now:
And on Pc i can upgrade exactly what i want and when i want. No body forces me to change whole system for 45% gpu upgrade. Imagine if you could just swap APU on yor PS5 instead paying 800€ for new system. On PC i dont have to pray to god developer updates older game so i can use extra power. On PC i am not locked to overexpensive peripheria. No idiotic subscription. And yet people here say PCs are bad for gaming.
bighugeguns
Member
It's incredibly lame they call this thing the "pro" but ship with a standard controller.
Silver Wattle
Gold Member
Sony to people complaining about the price:
FunkMiller
Member
Valve should put out a console with swappable and upgradeable parts. They'd absolutely smoke Sony and Xbox.
Zathalus
Member
The PS4 Pro had both of those things and launched at the same price as the original PS4 price. It also included a disc drive.You'll get 100% better image!
And 100% more storage!
That was great value, this is not.
Modular console could be way to go.
Banjo64
cumsessed
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bighugeguns
Member
Is Playstation in trouble? I'm getting Sega/CA vibes where they suffered some big losses and suddenly the company went into full panic mode and jacked up prices moronically.
All their big project losses, bad acquisitions and Call of Duty on Gamepass probably gives them a pretty grim outlook internally.
All their big project losses, bad acquisitions and Call of Duty on Gamepass probably gives them a pretty grim outlook internally.
Gen.Grievous
Member
It was also 2016. Even though that is only 8 years ago the world is in a different place now. Everything is more expensive (especially tech). As a PC gamer we know this but it seems console gamers are either very naive or expect the hardware to be sold at cost or even with a small loss because they're used to this happening. The PS5 not dropping but actually increasing in price should have told you something.
bighugeguns
Member
Guaranteed an RTX 4000 running anything on DLSS 3.0 will straight up murder any proprietary Sony upscaling tech.For £599 you can get this pre-build from Costco:
AWD-IT Candidus 5, Intel Core i5, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, NVID...
Delivering Game Changing Performance. Built for productivity and performance with the latest NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 8GB Graphics Card and Intel 12th gen i5-12400F gaming processor. Intel Core i5 12400F Processor – With 6 Cores and 12 threads and a Max. Boost Clock Up to 4.4GHz - making this...
Features
- Intel Core i5-12400F Processor
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060
- 16GB DDR4 RAM, 1TB NVME SSD
- Microsoft Windows 11 Home
- Mesh White Airflow Case
Thick Thighs Save Lives
NeoGAF's Physical Games Advocate Extraordinaire
I love some of these Japanese user reactions to the PS5 Pro reveal.
JusticeForAll
Gold Member
AS a trade in, I still get 350€ for the PS5. Makes it more acceptable.
bighugeguns
Member
Yeah, as a trade-in it's not a bad deal, especially if you have a nice PSN library already.