So far, there is no trace of the PlayStation 5. What will the console look like? I only know that Sony itself. Just like the design, the Japanese are also silent about the price. There have been rumors about it over the past few months. So had about a Slovak online shop with the name “ProGamingShop” the console already listed for 499 euros. And other sources are sure that the PS5 will not cost more than 500 euros. But nobody knows exactly.
In one interview said the head of Sony Interactive entertainment (YOU), Jim Ryan, about price and launch. You are right on schedule so that nothing changes in the planned project and market launch. Despite the global crisis and pandemic, the PlayStation 5 should be on the shelves just in time for the Christmas season. “We will start in December, worldwide,” said Ryan confidently.
Price for PlayStation 5: The console is not cheap
As a result of the pandemic, Sony has noticed that the gaming industry can benefit in economically difficult times. Sure, instead of going out, many people sit at home and gamble. The PS5 wants to deliver the best possible value promise, according to the PlayStation boss. “I don’t necessarily mean the lowest price.” He adds that it is very likely that development budgets will also need to be increased. That means programming games is more complex, time-consuming and also more expensive.
For the price of the PlayStation 5, this means: It should be higher than many assume so far. The PlayStation boss tries very carefully and gently to prepare all gamers with very selected and marketing-difficult words. And the games are also likely to be more expensive than was previously the case.
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However, the PlayStation boss does not give an approximate price like the chief financial officer of the Japanese company. Already in November last year said Hiroki Totokithat “the profitability of the PS5 naturally depends on the price”. Totoki did not go into more detail, however. For this reason, the Japanese company is analyzing the costs in order to be able to offer an acceptable price on the market. And on the other hand, to also satisfy investors. But there are also voices that claim Sony is just waiting for how high Microsoft sets the price for the new Xbox Series X.. And only then would the company set the price for the PlayStation 5.
