PS4 to launch with 3 SKUs, ranging $399 - $599

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PS4 to launch with 3 models, most expensive at $599 [rumor]
By James Brightman

MON 10 JUN 2013 7:23PM GMT / 3:23PM EDT / 12:23PM PDT

Sony is expected to confirm details later today at its E3 press conference

Microsoft today announced a hefty price tag for its Xbox One console launching this November: $499. Sony, however, may be going higher than that, as GamesIndustry International has learned from a source close to the company that PS4 may launch with three versions, the highest being priced at $599.

The details are expected to be clarified at Sony's own E3 press conference this evening; it's currently unclear what the main differences will be among the PS4 SKUs, but our source said that Sony's looking to push 4K resolution technology as a "stepping stone" to glasses free 3D.

While cheaper versions of the PS4 (possibly as low as $399) will make a purchase much more palatable to the average consumer this holiday season, it's somewhat surprising that Microsoft and Sony are pushing hardware at such high price points. The PS3's launch at $599 back in 2006 was a very sore spot for the company, and console manufacturers are facing increasing pressure from other platforms, including tablets, smartphones and the PC itself with services like Steam. $499 and $599 will be hard to swallow for many.

http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2013-06-10-ps4-to-launch-with-3-models-most-expensive-at-USD599-rumor

 

[beaniemac]

I wonder what the $600 could possibly have that the cheap one doesnt'. if its a matter of hard drive space , ya'll already know we gon be swapping those out.

 

[jdubnyce]

I wonder what the $600 could possibly have that the cheap one doesnt'. if its a matter of hard drive space , ya'll already know we gon be swapping those out.

 

[Big Blue]

At least there's an option

 

[wutang512]

Dont do this sony.....

 

[Mr. Somebody]

I wonder what the $600 could possibly have that the cheap one doesnt'. if its a matter of hard drive space , ya'll already know we gon be swapping those out.

Long as its not propietary friend
we cakin,
we eatin,
we Winnin!, friend.

 

[beaniemac]

Long as its not propietary friend
we cakin,
we eatin,
we Winnin!, friend.

sony ain't never jerked us when it comes to hard drives. now if they try to throw some bullshyt card readers in the $600 joint like last time,

 

[Dwight Howard]

best move if true...give people the option of what they want to pay for

 

[Mr. Somebody]

sony ain't never jerked us when it comes to hard drives. now if they try to throw some bullshyt card readers in the $600 joint like last time,

It doesnt matter though because that 399 model will be right there for friends. Those will probably be the hardest to find.

 

[Czerka]

if theres a 399 option im copping at launch

 

[Diondon]

Yeah we swap out PS3 hard drives all day
It's nuffin
They can keep that 4K shyt. I'm good

 

[Prince Akeem]

 

[StarClout]

Xbots lost

 

[Buckeye Fever]

I wanna get a ps4 for me and a ps4 for my sons at launch. Ima be out a GRIP

 

[PS5 Pro]

At least there's an option

I thought having the option was a bad thing tho
The ps3 is $600 or more, these other SKU's mean nothing but a way to make broke b*stards upset there parents bought they the cheap version (i.e. Wii-U 8gb)

I can assure you there will be NO $400 PS4, trust me

Yeah we swap out PS3 hard drives all day
It's nuffin

That goes for any system. But, most psfanboys had no idea xbots was doing that before PS3 heads were (Story Tru)
Now if you guys think there is a $200 difference in price based off of HDD space?
Thats why these rumors are false. At least this one, maybe a $600 and a $500 model. TBC...