Forbes - Another rumor about the Playstation 4 is making the rounds on the internet today, except this one has nothing to do with hardware
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Yup, willing to spend $400 tops. $450+ I would, depending on how awesome the console is - launch games, new features, etc. Just got a new PS3, so I wanna tell myself don't get a PS4 too early and spend another crapload.
^ I was kidding, by the way. I never actually purchased a PS3, but I'm far more excited for the PS4 than other potential new console from Microsoft. Not hating on the 360 or 720, but I'm ready for a change.
I spent $600 on my PS3 ($500 on my 360) but I'm not in a hurry to replace either. That said, a $400 PS4 price tag would probably entice me to pick one up earlier than I was planning. Any more than that and I can wait. It's not like I have a shortage of games to play.
Well, $399 would be awesome, $499 probably, too. But I'm in no rush...depends on my urge I might get weak and get it early; but realistically I won't be getting it before spring 14...
What price would you pay for a device you know nothing about? I am going to use common sense and wait till we get actual facts before blindly pledging elegance to any device at any price.
I'd pay $499 easily, not a problem, considering I bought a PS3 when it first came out for like $600 with like 3 games as well and an extra controller, so it was probably like over $700, I go big, that's how I do. lol
It depends... ... will it have backwards compatibility!? Will it require game-activation? Will it be region-locked? Will it demand 'always online', what are they going to do with the new controllers and will the be as ridiculously expensive as those WiiU tablets (hell, even normal dual-shock 3's cost 60 euro here in Holland(!) )
... and most importantly, it will depend on the games.
400 dollars/euros sounds like a great price though, so I'll certainly be interested, but like I said, it will depend on a number of things for me. Not just that attractive price.
I do have to say that the last 2-3 years Sony has made some very positive steps to winning me over, with PSN+ probably being their biggest achievement this gen. I'm am pretty confident that Sony is focussed on GAMES, which is what I'm looking for first and foremost with a GAMES console.
In order to persuade my wife, it would have to have some serious COOP games at that price and none of that Horde/Zombies/Tacked on seperate coop campaign, crap.
The real question is why wouldn't I spend $400 for a PS4.
Looking at what I spent for a launch 60GB PS3 and all of the enjoyment and enthralling experiences it has brought why would I not want to take that to the next level and beyond for a mere $400.
HAHAHA We got mommy buying this for you? Trust me if any of you worked instead of playing video games all day you would understand how tough it is to earn money on your own.
I seriously doubt it would be $400. I would love it if it was but my gut is telling be $500 minimum. Remember this will be a console that will have 6-7 years of price drops before the PS5 comes out.
Edit: They have to squeeze the markets pockets like a toothpaste. At first ask for a lot of money slowly bring the price down and get people to push their limits and pay as much as possible for the console.
Why yes I fall into this category as well. That makes us all cousins in the gaming world. People who have bought the PS3 when it was $600. Would I do it again? Most likely. Probably. Oh what the heck you bet I would. It was all worth it in the end even though so many people ahem journalists wanted the PS3 to suffocate and die never to rise out of the grave ever again.
pretty much, im buying it day one whatever what the price will be, even my pc graphic card is probably more costly than the ps4 so its not really a big deal for me.
Exactly plus I liked the added benefit of excluding trash whenever possible. The first time I played on xbl I was stunned at the sheer number of idiots yelling, singing, wannabe gangsters .... I almost never use a headset on xbl
And judging by the ps3, the launch model will be the best model. So whatever the launch price of the ps4, it could likely be the best version of ps4 to exist. So it's definitely worth the price
Hmm my many disagrees pretty cements my beliefs that this is the worst generation where it comes to gamers.
just because i mentioned both my consoles sad and insecure people disagree totally disregarding the fact that i said i would easily buy the PS4 for $400.
Um.....we're all adrift in a sea of fanboy, what do you expect? I dislike xbox as much as the next guy, but I admit there was nothing wrong with your comment.
The Wii u is being sold at a loss to nintendo, but they said they make that money back w 1 game they buy so add 60 dollars to the current price n there you have the Wii U's actual price. Basic $360, Deluxe $410 :)
It's not being sold at a loss because of anything in the WiiU itself, it's only because of the one controller with a screen. Cheap system with an expensive controller.
Spent 600$ on the PS3 so I don't see why not lol 400$ will actually be a relief for most that got a PS3 in the beginning of its cycle. I do think though that the price will be 400$-500$. I'll pre order that baby ASAP.
A $400 price would be preferable, but yeah I would take the plunge at $500 but I have a feeling most won't. I just hope they price match Microsoft, so that way people will based their purchases on games, not price.
I'd rather pay more for a top notch console than pay less and get a sub par unit. I thought the $599 was a little high for my first PS3 but it didn't stop me from buying it.
I would be okay paying that for the new 360 but not a ps4. Just my opinion and I have a right to it. I will pick up a ps4 at sometime but im more excited to see my 360 updated but thats me.
i want the console, required cables and a game for just under $500 and we're good. (and no required monthly subscription service, but an optional one is cool)
i agree with remanutd55. going over $500 makes me start thinking of waiting for the price cut.
If so then great for there fans. Wouldn't it be great if we saw the second coming of the ps2?! still not keen on sonys game play. If they get that right then the price doesn't even matter.
The sweet spot for a PS4 with the right features and specs is $499, which I see more realistic than $399. The times have changed since the PS3 launched at $599 and I think that more people will be willing to pay for the PS4 this time. Also, considering that Sony might me preparing a good launch line up, it's going to be an easier choice.
The only problem I see is that Sony fails at the marketing. They used to be great at it, and hopefully with the new agency they hired, they'll get it right this time.
No Dice With today's economy, $299-349 will be a safe price point. They couldn't even move Vita's @$249. Parents will see PS3 and 360's at $200-300 and buy those before newer systems. Hardcore gamers are a small percentage oompared to the masses. A $400 systems seems okay in your eyes, but too much for the average. A game system is not an iPhone, so don't expect it to be shelves as a MUST HAVE.
for me it was worth it mainly for games like Heavy Rain and MGS4, but it sucked as a console it was slow, games required mandatory installs, hard to develop for with bad memory...etc, glad all this will end with PS4.
@omi25p Of course you are a troll. The latest PS3 Game on your list was released in June of 2011. What self respecting PS3 Gamer hasn't picked up n played ANY of the over +20 Quality Exclusive Games released on the system. Seriously???
@BrianG Extra usb ports,mem card reader,Chrome trim,Larger HDD,Rotating PS logo.this was what made up the 100$ difference between the 60 gig and 20 gig models at the start of this gen.
For PS4 I could see one model with 6 usb3.0 (Four front 2 on the back)Mem card reader for vita games.Larger HDD,And maybe some nice chrome trim.While the other has three usb3.0(two front one back)no mem card reader.
Ditto, I paid £425 for the original 60GB wifi PS3, even being aware that at launch there weren't that many games (I think i had COD3, motorstorm and Resistance: FOM). With all the potential games that are lined up to be launched with the PS4 i'd happily pay the same again.
I spent $900 on my first PS3, $700 on my second one (after the first died - and I live in a country with crazy expensive prices for electronics, I spent $600 on my Wii U).
So, yes. I will pay whatever the PS4 costs, if and when it offers a compelling library of games, both multiplatform and exclusive.
No, I'm from Costa Rica, a small country where pretty much all electronics are very expensive, not only game consoles. TV sets, dishwashers, freezers, game consoles, smartphones, tablets, washing machines, cars, etc etc etc, are all considerably more expensive in here than they are in the U.S. The average salary of the costa rican citizen is much lower than that of the U.S. citizen, making this difference even more pronnounced.
if it plays used games, depends on the specs, depends on the media playback restrictions, depends on what xbox is offering, depends on launch games...oh who am i kidding yes i will!
I'll take the 299 option with only 2 usb 3.0 ports and 1 hdmi and a ethernet w/wireless vs the 399 unit with 6 usb ports, 2 display ports, ethernet w/wireless
Is that even. Serious question? I will spend 600 dllrs pn tge play4, I paid 540 for my play3 and it was worth every penny, for cryin out loud therr were people who paid thousands for the Playstation 3 bavk when it came out!!! The play3 became the Thieves favorite item to steal!!
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I'd pay 600 no problem
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Also if they want to get the jump on MS then they better price it aggressively.
I have the cash to buy it right now plus a couple of game so I'm f**king ready to do this.
so yeah...why not
... will it have backwards compatibility!? Will it require game-activation? Will it be region-locked? Will it demand 'always online', what are they going to do with the new controllers and will the be as ridiculously expensive as those WiiU tablets (hell, even normal dual-shock 3's cost 60 euro here in Holland(!) )
... and most importantly, it will depend on the games.
400 dollars/euros sounds like a great price though, so I'll certainly be interested, but like I said, it will depend on a number of things for me. Not just that attractive price.
I do have to say that the last 2-3 years Sony has made some very positive steps to winning me over, with PSN+ probably being their biggest achievement this gen. I'm am pretty confident that Sony is focussed on GAMES, which is what I'm looking for first and foremost with a GAMES console.
Looking at what I spent for a launch 60GB PS3 and all of the enjoyment and enthralling experiences it has brought why would I not want to take that to the next level and beyond for a mere $400.
500 for a video game console HA!
I would love it if it was but my gut is telling be $500 minimum. Remember this will be a console that will have 6-7 years of price drops before the PS5 comes out.
Edit: They have to squeeze the markets pockets like a toothpaste. At first ask for a lot of money slowly bring the price down and get people to push their limits and pay as much as possible for the console.
SO YEESS!
I can't believe there are people posting that they would pay £450. That's more than the ps3 at launch! And we don't know anything about it.
journalists and their dumba$$ questions
just because i mentioned both my consoles sad and insecure people disagree totally disregarding the fact that i said i would easily buy the PS4 for $400.
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I suggest you sell your PS3, and dont buy a PS4...
i want the console, required cables and a game for just under $500 and we're good. (and no required monthly subscription service, but an optional one is cool)
i agree with remanutd55. going over $500 makes me start thinking of waiting for the price cut.
$450 for a bigger HDD if worth it.
Hope my PS stereo headset will be compatible
$600+tax and 200 for accessories and games
I'm fully prepared to spend 400+ for a PS4. Its a Freakin No brainer! YES!!!!
The only problem I see is that Sony fails at the marketing. They used to be great at it, and hopefully with the new agency they hired, they'll get it right this time.
I'll only get one if it costs $300 and has at least 15 games I know for a fact I will enjoy.
The fat PS3 was enough trouble with its 3-year-life...
Sony should fire their engineers for such mistake.
With today's economy, $299-349 will be a safe price point. They couldn't even move Vita's @$249. Parents will see PS3 and 360's at $200-300 and buy those before newer systems. Hardcore gamers are a small percentage oompared to the masses. A $400 systems seems okay in your eyes, but too much for the average. A game system is not an iPhone, so don't expect it to be shelves as a MUST HAVE.
400 ????
for such high quality, true next-gen ?...
400 are nothing, of course id spend 400 on the PS4.
Gladly Even.
Plus Sony has supported us gamers despite their little financial situations instead of giving us the middle finger to milk the casual audience.
for me it was worth it mainly for games like Heavy Rain and MGS4, but it sucked as a console it was slow, games required mandatory installs, hard to develop for with bad memory...etc, glad all this will end with PS4.
on topic: HELL YES!
Boring troll because he didnt like the console??
I bought my ps3 for £250, I literally only have 5 games on it.
Uncharted 1
Uncharted 2
Heavy Rain
Infamous 1
Infamous 2
I think those 5 games are good and the console is awful. Literally haven't played it in over a year.
So am i a troll too?
I press agree to answer your question!
For PS4 I could see one model with 6 usb3.0 (Four front 2 on the back)Mem card reader for vita games.Larger HDD,And maybe some nice chrome trim.While the other has three usb3.0(two front one back)no mem card reader.
These are just examples of course.
But when things cost $400 in the US it usually translates to 4000 SEK, which is roughly $600.
Won't spend more then that on any console.
So, yes. I will pay whatever the PS4 costs, if and when it offers a compelling library of games, both multiplatform and exclusive.
399.99 if it don't.
Depends on the launch games and 1st year games.
Depends on the DRM.
How sad .