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PlayStation 4 pricing to be “appealing”

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When the PlayStation 3 was first released, it launched at a ludicrous $599 (R6499 when it hit local stores) – quite a lot of money for something that plays games. Selling a single piece of entertainment-focused electronic equipment at that price is no easy feat, made all the worse by then-PlayStation Boss Ken Kutaragi’s suggestion that you get a second job to afford one. It’s a mistake Sony has no intention of repeating.

“I guess the first thing to say is that we listen and learn and take the judgement from every console launch we ever have and we have to be informed by what the strengths of our PlayStation 3 system have been, but also the challenges of that,” Sony’s Michael Denny said to Edge.

“We want a system that can reach as broad a gaming audience as possible but whilst being a system that’s deep, connected, rich and immersive and is going to give a very focused and differentiated experience than anything else that’s out there.”

Pressed for details on the price, Denny remained mum – but remained adamant that Sony wants the console in the hands of as many gamers as possible.

“The initial announcement phase that we’re in now is just to explain the vision to everybody. Part of that vision is we have created a console absolutely focused on gamers – and we want that to be gamers in the broadest sense as well,” he added.

“I think to some extent I can ask you to draw your own conclusions.”

I’m beginning to suspect that both Sony and Microsoft will look towards some sort of subscription model, allowing the initial cost of their consoles to be low – but tying gamers to a 2 year subscription to either Xbox Live or PlayStation Plus. It’s something Microsoft’s already dabbled with, to some pretty decent success, and there’s every reason to believe they’ll continue doing that.

Last Updated: April 16, 2013

29 Comments

  1. Trevor Davies

    April 16, 2013 at 12:11

    Header Win!

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    • FoxOneZA - The Chosen One

      April 16, 2013 at 12:13

      It’s appealing.

      Reply

      • Admiral Chief Erwin

        April 16, 2013 at 12:27

        Too much nudity for my taste

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        • Trevor Davies

          April 16, 2013 at 13:10

          It’s not simple nudity, it’s a deconstruction of our preconceived notions regarding the attractiveness of a fruit compared to our fetishisation of animals as evidenced by the leather couch upon which it rests.

          Reply

          • Admiral Chief Erwin

            April 16, 2013 at 13:15

            Ok then, now we know how you feel about it.
            *Backs away slowly*

  2. FoxOneZA - The Chosen One

    April 16, 2013 at 12:12

    I’m more concerned about the cost of games for the next-gen. I remember early PS3 adopters had to pay an extra R100 on just because their games came on Blu-Ray discs. They were also promised 2 games on 1 disc but that never materialise did it?

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    • Sir Rants-a-Lot Llew

      April 16, 2013 at 12:14

      As with all things, early adopters will fork out more cash than anyone purchasing later on.

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      • Admiral Chief Erwin

        April 16, 2013 at 12:27

        hehe, you said fork

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        • Anon A Mouse

          April 16, 2013 at 12:53

          Better than spoon

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          • Trevor Davies

            April 16, 2013 at 13:11

            There is no spoon :/

          • FoxOneZA - The Chosen One

            April 16, 2013 at 13:31

            The dish ran away with the spoon.

          • Trevor Davies

            April 16, 2013 at 13:58

            I blame it on the cow jumping over the moon.

      • FoxOneZA - The Chosen One

        April 16, 2013 at 13:32

        Hope my PC GFX card lasts until the first XBox/PS4 price drop.

        I was an early adopter this gen but not gonna be one next-gen.

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    • Martin du preez

      April 16, 2013 at 15:00

      Assassins creed 1 with revelations,Dead space extraction with dead space 2 etc

      Reply

  3. Admiral Chief Erwin

    April 16, 2013 at 12:19

    NAKED BANANAAAAAAAA

    Reply

  4. matthurstrsa

    April 16, 2013 at 14:21

    One should never maintain eye contact with another person while eating a banana. Never.

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    • CaptainNemo42

      April 16, 2013 at 14:59

      Unless she’s eye-contacting you..? o_O

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      • matthurstrsa

        April 16, 2013 at 15:03

        As a guy, I still find it a bit weird. If she was the one eating the banana, possibly.

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    • Ruby Lennox

      April 16, 2013 at 19:09

      You’ve got personal issues if you give a fuck about how you look when eating food.

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      • matthurstrsa

        April 17, 2013 at 06:55

        And you’ve got some personal issues if you take my comment seriously. 😛

        Reply

  5. Aussious

    April 17, 2013 at 15:54

    This will be the final obstacle for Sony, if they can get their pricing structure right consider me on board. I was really put of last time by the whole ” Its a Sony”(Get a second job!) marketing angle, thankfully life has humbled Sony quite a bit since then…

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