I'm basing that price point on the rumored manufacturing costs of $450 (which probably also was for the PS5 with disc drive since it wasn't announced yet and the article made no mention of it) so the one with disc drive should come in lower. And yes I know that even then it would still be sold at a loss, but that would be made back due to increased digital sales.I dunno if Sony can eat a 100$ drop in price just by removing the disc drive, I'm sure MS could do the same to Lockhart and drop the price to 200$
No way you save$100 with the disc less version. What's a disc drive cost sony? $10? You'll save$50 at mostXSX isn't gonna be $100 more lmao. My prediction:
PS5 & XSX: $499
PS5 DE: $399
XSS: $299 no controller included
I would say, now that both console names have been revealed from both platform holders, I prefer Sony's naming scheme: PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5 All Digital Edition vs Microsoft's Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X.
Sony makes it clear that both versions are the same generation and both have the same power. With Microsoft's consoles, that isn't necessarily the case, the Series S doesn't necessarily scream out "less powerful." The mainstream consumer is going to be confused when they see both the Series X and Series S on digital shelves come this holiday. This won't be the case with Sony's more streamlined SKU lineup.
I guess, what I am trying to say is they Sony has the better branding and cleaner lineup.
Thoughts?
Sure, don't expect as many or if at all 120hz modes.It's probably safe to assume that Xbox series S will have hdmi 2.1 and VRR?
See my comment above yours.No
No way you save$100 with the disc less version. What's a disc drive cost sony? $10? You'll save$50 at most
Yeah that doesn't really make sense. I don't think Lockhart will have a disc drive either, so MS should have a pretty easy price advantage here.You think there will only be a $50 difference between a 4tf S and a 10tf PS5?
Do you not look at this and think 'yeah that's robot white'?"Robot" White? I don't get it, what is white about robots? I get Rose Gold or Jet Black but Robot White?
But yeah looks like Series S is confirmed.
Is it? Cause at $400 for digital PS5, I'm getting myself two launch consoles. I'll have to see it to believe it, but that would be something else.
Classic case of 'if it ain't broke, don't fix it'. Xbox One controller was already great so I'm happy with this.
I'm basing that price point on the rumored manufacturing costs of $450, which probably also was for the PS5 with disc drive so the one with disc drive should come in lower. And yes I know that even then it would still be sold at a loss, but that would be made back due to increased digital sales.
Yes, I think that's a safe assumption.It's probably safe to assume that Xbox series S will have hdmi 2.1 and VRR?
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No way you save$100 with the disc less version. What's a disc drive cost sony? $10? You'll save$50 at most
OK. I don't see the $100 savings happening though. If a drive costs Sony $10 they're already taking a loss by cutting $50
And Sony will also be having another PS5 event in 2 weeks. Seems like they aligned them together on purpose.
Yeah, I agree with this. Still skeptical of the "controller not included" rumor though. The cost to build an Xbox controller at this point has to be dirt cheap. People are worried about the Series S name confusing people, but imagine not bundling a controller with a console?XSX isn't gonna be $100 more lmao. My prediction:
PS5 & XSX: $499
PS5 DE: $399
XSS: $299 no controller included
But how many ppl are already buying entirely digital NOW on ps4 when they can buy physical? A $100 savings isn't needed. People already buy digitalIt isn't about the price of the disc drive, but locking that person into purchasing all titles from their own marketplace. That along is HUGE and warranting the $100 price drop.
As a 'casual' when it comes to phones I have absolutely no idea what the most recent iPhone is called.I'm kinda whatever about the name. People seem to know Apple Iphone names pretty well and that to me is more confusing when it gets off the numbered ones.
It's a lot easier when the Xbox One controller is 100% compatible with the Series S, unlike the PS4 controllers on PS5. That being said, I still don't buy the no controller thing.Yeah, I agree with this. Still skeptical of the "controller not included" rumor though. The cost to build an Xbox controller at this point has to be dirt cheap. People are worried about the Series S name confusing people, but imagine not bundling a controller with a console?
I hope it has a disc drive. $25 savings isn't much in the long run and the price conscious consumer who normally waits for $100 price drop would be more included if they know they can buy discounted games at retailers and resell them
Um no? Wasn't the xbox one originally $100 MORE than the ps4?I dont think having a price advantage over PS5 is going to do much, it hasn't this gen (xbox always being 100 cheaper) so not sure if it would make much difference next gen. Unless we get another 599 problem loll.
Yep. All One accessories work on the S/X. Controllers, headsets, fight sticks, etcMay have already been asked and answered. Do xbox one controllers work on the series s/x consoles?
I doubted the name.
Yeah I have to admit I'm skeptical about that too. The Xbox One controller apparently cost like $15 to manufacture and I don't see why this controller would be significantly more than that.Yeah, I agree with this. Still skeptical of the "controller not included" rumor though. The cost to build an Xbox controller at this point has to be dirt cheap. People are worried about the Series S name confusing people, but imagine not bundling a controller with a console?
I doubted the name.
As much as they have established S = small/slim, X = power, i didn't think they'd go with Xbox SS.
I guess they expect people to just say the S or the X, which is pretty much what we do now.
May have already been asked and answered. Do xbox one controllers work on the series s/x consoles?
Why? They already have an S / X naming scheme that everyone understands. Makes sense for the next gen. Although Series S doesn't quite role of the tongue.
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No way you save$100 with the disc less version. What's a disc drive cost sony? $10? You'll save$50 at most
I don't see a problem with naming, why people stick to much with it? There are chinese smartphone like (just an example as a joke): Xiaomi 10 Max Lite Pro or a real one ... Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G.
link? missed any announcementAnd Sony will also be having another PS5 event in 2 weeks. Seems like they aligned them together on purpose.
Yep. All One accessories work on the S/X. Controllers, headsets, fight sticks, etc
I don't think that's a very accurate statement for low and middle class families buying one console for their kids or themselves imo. Trading games is still very big and simply having the option is huge. We will see next gen with digital only models how well those do. If they don't do as well as people here think, and even if digital keeps being around 50%, that would lead me to believe that consumers may be fine with digital but not as their only option.This is aimed at the mass market, a large and growing chunk of whom are already all digital. People who buy and trade games regularly are going to be big videogame fans with limited budgets, which probably isn't a huge number of people, not enough to potentially add 10% onto the sticker price for.
I think they would call them the Xbox S and Xbox X. Not SX and SS.I doubted the name.
As much as they have established S = small/slim, X = power, i didn't think they'd go with Xbox SS.
I guess they expect people to just say the S or the X, which is pretty much what we do now.