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Industry Insider Tidux says NEO will be priced "at 399$"

“NEO is coming this year, at 399$ 399€ and 349£”

ninsigma2904d ago

That's what I thought it would be priced at. this isn't confirmation though so it could still be higher. I'd be surprised if it did go higher though.

Cindy-rella2904d ago (Edited 2904d ago )

For the rumoured specs thats a good price and id buy it first day. I cant wait but i have to unless i buy the matrix film. I do hope i can hear about the actual console soon and im hoping its able to run games in 4k 30fps.

Mr Pumblechook2904d ago

Don't trust Tidux, he is full of it.
Remember when he tweeted that Sony would reveal PSN name changes at PSX 2015? He had everyone from Colin & Greg to all GAF quoting him - look how that turned out!

freshslicepizza2904d ago

this guy is just someone who guesses based on probability. he's like michael pachter but doesn't get paid for his predictions. i already said it will be $399 too, so where's my cookie?

Cha0tik2904d ago

I've been following Tidux for a long time on twitter. He isn't always right but he has seemed to get everything I care about right. He might just have some unreliable sources sometimes causing him to be wrong. It happens.

UltimateMaster2903d ago

He just repeated what has already been said.

Omnislashver362903d ago (Edited 2903d ago )

I'd much rather see them increase the specs to 4.5-5 TFLOPS and charge $449-499...

bouzebbal2903d ago

Great price.. That's a big win.

donthate2903d ago

Based on market condition and rumored specs, PS4K/Neo will cost $499. There is no ifs and buts about it.

Sony has to separate the PS4 and PS4K/Neo in the market. A $50 difference isn't likely, because that is like killing off the PS4.

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Gitgud2904d ago

It's gonna be £300, that's what I believe atleast. I don't remember any second model of a playstation console being a higher price than the original, why start now?

ninsigma2904d ago

"why start now?"
Because the parts in it are better than what's in it now.
Andrew House said it's gonna cost more than the PS4.

Livecustoms2903d ago

Because its not a 'slim' and has new hardware ?

KwietStorm_BLM2903d ago (Edited 2903d ago )

It's not a PS4 slim it's a PS4 Neo. That means upgraded internals. And $399 would be the same as the launch price PS4, which all things considered, would be a very fair price, especially if it comes with this rumored 'Pro' Dualshock 4.

Genuine-User2904d ago (Edited 2904d ago )

I think it will cost around £400 in the UK.

I would be surprised if it's any lower. Although I hope it is.

ShadowKnight2904d ago (Edited 2904d ago )

That's a great price and should keep the momentum going for them until they release the PS5 in two years.

Zeref2903d ago

didn't sony say that it will cost more than the PS4 launch price?

Gitgud2903d ago

If they did then I was mistaken.

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BlakHavoc2904d ago

Just saw this on twitter, exciting news if true. I'll certainly be getting one alongside PSVR. I don't think it'll have issues selling to new PS4 consumers, but how often current consumers upgrade should be interesting.

JMaine5182904d ago

Yea, sounds like $399 and focusing on 1080p60fps for games and 4K for movie and video playback. I'm cool with that. Day ONE.

Thatguy-3102904d ago

There won't be a big difference from the OG PS4 so people aren't going to feel left out. Day one as well. Especially when thinking about the games that were shown at e3 releasing on it.

ILostMyMind2904d ago

Me too. Leave 4k resolution for PS5.

medman2903d ago (Edited 2903d ago )

Yeah....I see 4k streaming, but to be honest for 399 the Neo may not include a 4k blu ray player, and that would be a bummer. Hope I'm wrong, and 399 includes one though, that would be fantastic. I'm certainly hoping there will be a sku of the Neo that includes a 4k blu ray, even if it's priced higher.

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Master of Unlocking2902d ago

The base PS4 can already stream 4K movies, the Neo will be able to also read Ultra HD Blu-Rays of course.

Fist4achin2903d ago

I'm in. Still haven't upgraded and this winter will be a good time.

Kingdomcome2472903d ago (Edited 2903d ago )

@Medman- I'm sure it will include a 4k bluray drive. The base Xbox One (s) is $299 and it includes one.

medman2903d ago (Edited 2903d ago )

@kingdomcome247
Does it? I didn't know that, thanks.... I stand corrected. I look forward to it.

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Thatguy-3102904d ago

With that price tag it'll be 2013 all over again. They have to nail the unveil of it. I'm positive it'll do good in the market.

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Evercade Alpha Reveals Affordable Mini-Arcade

This looks fun and affordable for fans of Retro Cabinet games.
Introducing Evercade Alpha, the first Evercade-compatible arcade machine. This bartop-sized arcade gives you everything you want in a home arcade machine with one big feature - full compatibility with the Evercade cartridge ecosystem.

darthv721d 20h ago

I like the Mega Man one more as it has a better variety of games. Strider, Carrier Airwing, Final fight... The other is all SF. Plus i like that i can pop in any of my evercade carts to play as well.

Garethvk1d 20h ago

As long as it is durable; it's a deal.

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Sony Says The PS5 Is Its “Most Profitable Generation To-Date"

During Sony’s recent business segment meeting and investor presentation regarding its game and network services, the PlayStation company revealed that PlayStation 5 is the company’s “most profitable generation to-date.”

It’s the top slide of the presentation, showing that in its first four years, the PS5 generation has already hit $106 billion in sales, having almost caught up to the PS4’s total $107 billion generated.

Operating income for the PS5 generation has also already surpassed that of the PS4, having now reached $10 billion.

ApocalypseShadow2d ago (Edited 2d ago )

I wouldn't doubt it. They released a high quality system. A lot of high quality games from themselves and their support of 3rd party developers and indies. They released many high quality remakes and remasters. They released a high quality GaaS game going against the naysayers thinking Sony would abandon single player games. And they most likely are profiting a lot more than PS1, PS2 PS4 and the loss leading PS3 that drained all their profits.

Now, I'll wait to see what's cooking tomorrow. But can you use some of those profits to better support your high quality VR headset? Because, by supporting it, you can sell more games and more systems and make more profits?

jznrpg2d ago (Edited 2d ago )

I want RPGs for PSVR2! Good ones of course

shinoff21832d ago

If it had some rpgs I would buy right fking now. It looks dope and alot of fun, but it's biggest game resident evil 4(maybe) I've got no interest in. I'm not a fan of racing games, even with that metro game coming i was never much into that series. Rpgs would be fantastic.

MrNinosan2d ago

Lemme know if ya wanna play some Zenith 🙌
Bought it at release, but haven't played it more than 1-2 hours but for sure on my "todo list".

Cacabunga2d ago

Normal when they released mostly cross gen games so far. That’s a lot of money saved..
We haven’t seen what PS5 can do yet. 4years in and PS4 games still look great to me. The gen leap isn’t quite there yet.

--Onilink--2d ago

The interesting metric for me is the $106billion in operating income/profit (not sales as mentioned in the article) reaching the same as the PS4 did with only half the consoles sold.

In particular because they all are supposed to be making the most per hardware sold after a few years when manufacturing costs are down.

So even putting inflation aside(and the higher console price), it is interesting that they could reach PS4 $ with just half the consoles sold.

Maybe there is more to the metric thats whats seen at face value, but they have clearly been making a lot more money than before on the software side (with also less games released I suppose, given its only been half the generation so far)

VersusDMC2d ago

The bulk of the money has to be coming from the 30% cut on all games and microtransactions. Especially on all the free to play juggernauts like genshin, apex, fortnight, etc.

--Onilink--2d ago (Edited 2d ago )

@Versus

They are definitely making a lot on that for sure (which the $70 price increase factors into as well), but its not like many of those games werent around for the PS4 too.

They might be counting the gen as a whole and not just PS5 itself (so extra profit from PC sales, whatever that may be)

PS+ price increase and different tiers probably amount to part of that too.

But in general, its still quite a surprising metric. Half the time, half the consoles sold, less first party games released so far and still already making more of a profit than last gen is quite something, and as mentioned, there is probably more to it that we dont know, after all, since we are talking about operating income, all the expenses they have also factor into it, so it is also possible that they have found ways to significantly reduce that + all the means of increased revenue that appear to be factoring into the equation

All in all, just an interesting situation from a business perspective

porkChop2d ago

It's for the whole generation, so it would likely be including PC. They also make much more profit on digital sales vs retail, and digital is far more prominent these days. The generation also started at the height of COVID when everyone was home, spending far more money on gaming/hobbies. It makes a lot of sense for this gen to be more profitable.

Abnor_Mal2d ago

This will surely shut up all the new trolling accounts trying to spread lies and non facts in other articles comment sections before this article is posted.

Hofstaderman2d ago (Edited 2d ago )

Obscurely, those trolls or troll will not show in these articles as the truth is contradictory to his or their orchard-sized daily dose of copium and hopium.

Tacoboto2d ago

Or... They're intentionally trolling you guys specifically. Because they know it upsets you so easily.

Name-dropping Orchard, after this many months? How long has it been and he's still in your thoughts?

Elda2d ago (Edited 2d ago )

I'm quite sure the individual is reading these positive comments downvoting & seething at the same time. Edit: It just downvoted my comment...lol!!

Hofstaderman2d ago

No I'm entertained by this individual. I love unhinged people, they are so interesting lol.

repsahj2d ago

Wow! I am super impressed that in just 4 years, ps5 already caught up to the PS4's. Congratulations.

JackBNimble1d 14h ago

That happens when half of your games are cross platform. I'm still waiting to see what the ps5 is capable of, because they sure haven't pushed any limits.

And where are all these ps5 exclusive games?

sagapo2d ago

Not really surprised as Sony barely has any competition at the moment.

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Zotac To Reveal Their Portable Gaming PC At COMPUTEX 2024

This sounds like a very interesting mobile gaming PC. ZOTAC returns to COMPUTEX 2024 to showcase its biggest push yet into brand-new product categories from Handheld Gaming.

smashman982d ago

My last 2 gpus have both been zotac. No issues. I'm interested.

Garethvk2d ago

It will be interesting to see what they have to offer