iceberg187
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A price increase? Wild times we are in.
The series s at least has gone under MSRP a few times already. The series consoles launched in 2020 I believe historically past consoles from all companies has dropped in price at this point or earlier.If MS can afford to do that. Usually consoles decrease in price some years in, not increase. Sony already hiked the price with the PSN tiers introduction.
What's weird is that the Yen has dropped value compared to the US dollar, Canadian dollar, and Euro. That means that at the previous price, when you convert those sales to Yen, the amount that Sony made was more. Usually a weak local currency can lead to increased profitability when you are mainly doing international sales. This is why people a few years ago were upset and accusing China of artificially depressing the value of their currency because it gives them an unfair advantage in the world markets.
Microsoft: “We are constantly evaluating our business to offer our fans great gaming options. Our Xbox Series S suggested retail price remains at $299 (£250, €300) the Xbox Series X is $499 (£450, €500).”
Going to be really interesting to see if MS is willing to eat some cash to push globally lower prices to gain market share
The more powerfull console (XSX) together with gamepass is a very welcome addition this generation. They dont have to lower the base prices, they have to market/PR it like theres no tomorrow.
I would wager going into this holiday if they can even shave off $30 from the series S and market it all over the place that could move a lot of units in places where sony just raised prices. The larger the price difference the more chances a person will give xbox a second look
I would say that if they have compelling, desirable, quality exclusives that will drive sales more.I would wager going into this holiday if they can even shave off $30 from the series S and market it all over the place that could move a lot of units in places where sony just raised prices. The larger the price difference the more chances a person will give xbox a second look
I would say that if they have compelling, desirable, quality exclusives that will drive sales more.
Xbox has been selling well, the main reason for the difference in sales is that Sony produced more up until recently.
Once they both start to meet demand it will be about content.
XSS goes on sale enough times in the year for people who want it at that price.
I am aware of that one adjustment.Are people aware Microsoft raised Xbox price in places like India last month?
I am aware of that one adjustment.
Did you not see their comment today?More will follow from team green.
Microsoft: “We are constantly evaluating our business to offer our fans great gaming options. Our Xbox Series S suggested retail price remains at $299 (£250, €300) the Xbox Series X is $499 (£450, €500).”
Did you not see their comment today?
Once they are both able to meet demand then it will be a bigger focus. As I said xbox is already selling very well.microsoft has a lot of compelling , desirable , quality exclusives. Weren't they the publisher with the highest rated metacritic games in 2020 or 2021 ? We are also getting multiple console exclusives later this year and next year. This is a tired talking point which hasn't really been true in awhile.
Cutting off $30 or 30 euros/pounds would give them a large price advantage . Having the price reduce on all access and so on will help. If they could cut another $50 across the board it be an even bigger deal.
Sony going up in price while MS goes down is only a good thing for MS. But that is only if Ms is able to drop price.