PS4 will debut below $400 says analyst

Sterne Agee's Arvind Bhatia says Sony has learned its lesson from PS3, believes Nintendo in a "tough spot."

[Sandmano]

I am Thinking $429 For some reason

[Kenshin_BATT0USAI]

Very odd number.
I was thinking $449.99 USD

[abzdine]

i'm thinking 399 console only and controller and 449 for bundle with PSeye and second controller or bigger DD.

[One4U]

$500 max would be sweet ! anything below is a win for me !

[Anon1974]

Sounds like most analysts now are predicting a price of $400 or below that. I'm hoping for $350 myself. Strategically, a $350 price puts the PS4 at the same rough price as the Wii-U, and gives it an advantage over the Xbox One which has to include the cost of the bundled Kinect. When you consider that's only $50 off the current price of a 4GB Xbox 360 and Kinect, it certainly makes the PS4 an attractive value prospect.

I guess we'll find out soon enough. The PS3 price was shown at E3. I don't see why Sony wouldn't give the PS4 price next week.

[kingmushroom]

hoping for it to be like $349.99 or $400, because my total would be like what evere the cost is + Tax which is $35-40 on top of the original cost. -__- fukn hate tax.

[Trunkz]

$400 to $500

This is fair.

[socks]

You know, random comments are whales.

[3-4-5]

PS4 - $400
XB1 - $450 - could include payment package to get price down to $350-399

Wii U - price drop to $250-300

* Games will help Wii U and in the end it will be alright.

* Sony has a loyal following and will sell well now that they seem to have addressed a whole generations worth of problems.

* XB1 - I love xbox.....but 95% of what microsoft has shown me or stated truly annoys me as a gamer.

I'm a gamer first before anything. I play all types of games on multiple platforms when I can afford it.

I'm very concerned that Microsoft is now completely out of touch with our reality.

[Game4life]

agreed :) Bubbles to you sir

[Gran Touring]

$400 would be a sweet price, though I wouldn't be too troubled with paying ~$450.

[Starbucks_Fan]

Around 400 would be day 1 for me. Crazy how that was how much I paid for my 40GB PS3 5 years ago.

[manman6]

If it debut under 400 dollars my wallet will be so happy.

[TrevorPhillips]

My estimate price is around $400 to $450

[Dno]

this system will be 400 bucks no more no less. its not even gonna be close to the 500 and 600 dollars that the ps3 was. and Sony better look at this M$ shit that's going on and go the complete other way.

[My_Name_BTW_Is_Dante]

$299 just like PS1 & PS2.

[TrevorPhillips]

LOL I'd be cheering if it was that price haha :)

[wishingW3L]

PS2 was like $500 for the first 3-6 months.

[SoapShoes]

What, on ebay? It certainly was not at retail.

[joeorc]

my opinion, $349.00 they would have a target budget like they did for the PSVita.

[firelogic]

I agree. I foresee a $350 price point.

[vergo89]

It took nearly 3 years for the ps3 to reach this low, I doubt it'll be there at launch....Though if it were, there's no doubt i'd buy it day one.

[DC1980]

THREE HUNDRED NINETY NINE US DOLLARS

and a copy of Ridge Racer....RRRIIIIIIIDDDGGGE RRRAAAACCCCEEERRR

[NaAsAr]

speaking of which. where is namco's ridge racer that's announced with every PlayStation release???

and not that dam bugbear crap game......ufff

[Omran]

$450 and day one for me
or below $500

Can't wait for E3

[VanguardOfCalamity]

$399 and under day 1 buy for me - anything more and I will need to see some good games out of the gate

[bothebo]

Nintendo has lost this gen if either console is under $400.

[Karpetburnz]

Whatever the price might be, I'm getting it day 1 baby, thank you Sony for giving us yet another generation of greatness, god bless you Sony and thank you for all that you have done.

[Sevir]

And the PS3 will drop to $150. :) I'm gonna snatch a PS4, up the moment it goes on Preorder. I cannot wait.

[CyrusLemont]

God I hope Australia doesn't get ripped off.

[AmkOwns]

I'm with you it might be $500-650 down here :(

[mochachino]

$400 and it will sell crazy.

People I've talked to who are average gamers( that play games daily but its always their fav sports and or FPS game online) and don't really follow the industry want a PS4 but still think it will be $600 at launch ala PS3. They all say, "I'll get a PS4 when it drops to $400".

On a side note, the average gamer is what will kill this industry, they buy the exact same games each year (sports and FPS) and logs hundred of hours playing online until the next year version comes out.

If you ever wonder why so many amazing games only sell 1-3 mill and it's because of this IMO.

[Jls1]

im still saying $499 but would be happy if it is lower

[Heavenly King]

$399.99? :P

But really, the cheaper the better. $350 would be sweet!

[muffinbutton]

might be around $450-$600 lets be honest

[McScroggz]

I'm thinking $449 personally; but if Sony goes below $400, doesn't have any online DRM restrictions (I HIGHLY doubt they will) and doesn't have used games restriction (Sadly I think it's 50/50) then it's absolutely game over. I don't want Microsoft to fail in the sense Sony and Nintendo need competition to stay healthy, but I don't want Microsoft to be successful with the anti-consumer practices they are trying to force on us.

Can't wait for E3.

[Brazz]

$350 > I think this is almost impossible, but whit this price tag PS4 will sell like water! Pre-order now!
$400 > Very good price, i think this is the bottom of the possibilitys, will sell well.
$450 > my prediction, Good price, but some peplo will wait...
+$500 > bad move, this thing started to get priced too high.

[Horny]

399 more than likely
Possibly range 349–449

Highly doubt they would price it 499 or more unless it is bundle.

[strigoi814]

Expecting $500 max..plus canadian tax of 15% plus accessories plus games..topping 800-900..but no complains here