While the release of the PlayStation 6 is still a ways off, fans are already speculating what the next Sony console could cost. The topic has caused some real anxiety among fans, who are hoping for some mercy on their wallets, but many are skeptical and fearing the worst.
PlayStation 6: Consoles Continue to Get More Expensive
It’s not a surprise that fans are worried about the cost of the upcoming console, especially when looking at the price increases the gaming industry has gone through recently. Nearly every segment, from software and subscription models, to consoles themselves have become more expensive. Whether this is a bad omen for the PlayStation 6 remains to be seen, but it’s definitely not a good sign. The reasons for the potential increase are just as varied.
Rising production and hardware component costs, ongoing inflation, and, more recently, higher import duties introduced by President Trump all play a role. Whether these factors impact big corporations or just passionate gamers worldwide is up for debate. Looking back, at least one trend is clear – when the PlayStation 4 Pro launched in 2016, it had the same price as the original PS4 in 2013.
The pattern became even clearer last year when the PlayStation 5 Pro hit the market, costing almost $250 more than the base model released in 2020. The PS5 also hasn’t gotten much cheaper since it was initially released in 2020.
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“Just Save Money” – Users Already Starting to Save for PS6 Release
Therefore, it’s only natural that potential PlayStation 6 buyers are already concerned, as a post on Reddit reveals. Users are guessing what Sony might charge for the PS6, and the answers are all over the map. One user stated that they wouldn’t “be shocked if there [aren’t] a few versions at launch, possibly an elite version coming in at 800/900 and a base version 500/600.”
Others are more specific with their price esitmations, “600 without diskdrive,” one user wrote. Another user is more pragmatic, telling the original poster to simply “Just save money. Doesn’t matter how much it will cost, just save.” But some Redditors aren’t as serious with their estimations. “1000 Trump Coins,” one user stated. For now, it’s still a mystery how much you’ll have to spend on a PlayStation 6, but maybe we will get some news on the console soon.
Sources: Reddit u/Defiant_Flamingo_430; Reddit u/komodas; Reddit u/Mattdezenaamisgekoze; Reddit u/Future_Bat384; Reddit u/OneFunnyFart
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