‘North of a grand is the floor’: Analysts debate whether Steam Machine means PS6 and Xbox Helix will cost $1000+
Industry analysts are debating whether the rising cost of components will force Sony and Microsoft to price their next-generation consoles at $1,000 or higher. While some experts argue that four-digit pricing is inevitable due to supply chain pressures, others suggest that console manufacturers may use their scale and business models to keep base models just under the $1,000 psychological threshold.
Why it matters
The potential shift to a $1,000 price point for gaming consoles could fundamentally alter the accessibility of the console market and force a major change in the traditional hardware-subsidization business model.
Experts are split on whether Sony and Microsoft will enter four-digit territory
The article presents a balanced overview of expert opinions, citing multiple analysts with conflicting viewpoints without favoring one perspective over the other.
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