Short Pause Podcast #64: PSVR Is $399, NX Leaks, & What Are The Potential Repercussions Of A PS4.5?

Short Pause: "It's an epic two-man show this week as Brent and Ben tackle some big time stories while discussing the latest and greatest in the world of gaming. Episode 64 of the Short Pause Gaming Podcast is here! Topics this week include:

• PlayStation VR is $399, Coming in October - Sony dropped a pricing megaton at GDC this past week when they revealed the price and launch window for their eagerly anticipated PlayStation VR headset. With a price $200 cheaper than Oculus Rift, and a staggering $400 less than the HTC Vive headset, is Sony in a position to dominate the early virtual reality scene?

• Is Sony Preparing a PlayStation "4.5" for Consumer Release? - Kotaku dropped a bomb this week when they reported that Sony was hard at work on an upgraded PS4 model, dubbed "PS4.5," possibly to release some time this year. Are console gamers ready for a world where they can upgrade their hardware mid-cycle?

* And much much more!"

[tazmeah]

RE PSVR: I appreciate the affordable price of $399...the $499 bundle is a good deal as well...but sadly, I won't be able to partake in the VR festivities due to the fact that I can't play certain games without falling to motion sickness. Can't wait to hear what others have to say though!

RE PS4.5: If upgrading my console is a simplified experience compared to the headache that is upgrading a PC, I think it would be a very interesting (and more appealing) way for PlayStation and Microsoft to keep their boxes relevant for a few more years.

[TheDude79]

Scenario 1: Sitting online, looking at hundreds of different GPU's and processors, wondering what the hell I should choose before chucking my PC out the window out of frustration.

Scenario 2: Walk into a retail store, trade in my PS4 for credit, and pick up the newer version with all the new parts already built in. Go home and play games

If there is a well thought out plan in place that doesn't take advantage of console owners, I would be more than happy to do this. But both Sony and Microsoft need to tread carefully here if they do decide to go this route.