Loxus
Member
500 USD = 68,330.00 Yen though.
Why is no one checking the conversion?
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PS5 price to increase in select markets
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Why is no one checking the conversion?
Ass of Can Whooping
Member
If the $ was collapsing like other currencies they'd most likely buckle.
KaiserBecks
Member
I suppose it affects them just as much as all of those in here who already own a PS5. I’m also pretty sure you’ll get to see the meltdown sooner or later, Sony just managed to generate higher revenue without shipping more units. The incoming sales PR will be sweet.
Banjo64
cumsessed
You forgot the part where Jim would invoice them after.
Benniewise de Clown
Banned
Except, the entire western economies are collapsing due to the sanctions over Ukraine.
James Sawyer Ford
Member
Yes, and Sony is a massively successful gaming company with a product that is in enormous demand.
They are within their rights to increase the price of said product in select markets. You don’t have to be happy about it.
Loxus
Member
They would never look at it that way, they only see it as Xbox vs PlayStation.
sachos
Member
I cant believe this. Here in Argentina it was already expensive enough with our demential almost triple digits anual inflation rate, plus just yesterday the gov announced new restrictions to technology imports Consoles included and now the actual price of the machine has increased... thats a hell of a triple wombo combo to our wallets.
Salty Popsicle
Banned
So then allow Russia to depose of the Ukrainian government without any repercussions? Hmmm, I wonder how that would turn out for Poland, Romania and the other former Soviet states once Russia sees that they have free-reign to do as they please.
phil_t98
#SonyToo
do you know the profits of the whole of Sony as a company?
coarse I know what revenue and profits are, according to you guys Microsoft is loosing money because of gamepass but when we talk about Sony having profits and increasing price of the console its Sony need bigger profits and yes that is quoting you from earlier
Salty Popsicle
Banned
Nope, I don't have to be, and I have the freedom of mind and ability to post my discontent here.
reinking
Gold Member
SmokedMeat
Gamer™
No exclusives in 2022
PCs taking our games
Microsoft did a thing
$70 games
Price hike on console
PS Plus Premium not delivering
No new Knack announcements
Because they can honestly. They have so much mind share in certain areas they could include dog shit in each box and still sell out. There is a reason no price increase in America. That market is willing to change sides any generation. So they get better prices.
DeepEnigma
Gold Member
Dolomite
Member
It....it may be time to log off and take a break friend. Take a walk, smoke a spliff, pour a drink. Something
James Sawyer Ford
Member
As do I with Microsoft’s anti consumer practices that allow wholesale purchases of entire publishers
But again you’ll turn a blind eye and hand waive that when your preferred company of choice does it
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nominedomine
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So every PC player saying they had a RTX GPU was lying? I can believe that.
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AutumnLeaves
Member
Salty Popsicle
Banned
Microsoft doesn't set the legal boundaries concerning which entities can be purchased and which cannot LMAO. If that is your issue, then write to the Federal Trade Commission and tell them of your issue with the Activision deal.
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digoutyoursoul
Member
No exclusives in 2022
PCs taking our games
Microsoft did a thing
$70 games
Price hike on console
PS Plus Premium not delivering
No new Knack announcements
Is Deep Down from Capcom still coming out?...
Salty Popsicle
Banned
If they didn't, you could bet your sweet behind the PS5 would be receiving a $30-$50 price hike here in the states as well.Makes you wonder if Sony even sees Microsoft as competition.
DeepEnigma
Gold Member
seems Microsoft did it in India earlier this month
James Sawyer Ford
Member
No they just price gouge and form monopolies that enable them to amass the warchest to do so
adamsapple
Or is it just one of Phil's balls in my throat?
Makes you wonder if Sony even sees Microsoft as competition.
Their fans sure do, half this topic is whining about Microsoft
Ghost of Caelid
Banned
Us americans mastered the art of complaining for better and worse on the internet. Raising the price here would lead to a PR nightmare that couldn't be reversed especially when the sales of the comp are neck and neck.
This is the reason why Sony doesn't need to raise the price of the PS5 in the US. The strong dollar means they're earning more yens with every PS5 sold even with inflation.
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Naked Lunch
Member
Has this ever happened in gaming before?
I dont ever remember a console officially going up in price - especially this long after release.
I dont ever remember a console officially going up in price - especially this long after release.
Salty Popsicle
Banned
Report them to the FTC then. I'm sure the US Government could use your expertise in these matters to finally close the case against evil Microsoft.
nominedomine
Banned
Jim Ryan: "We apologize for the misunderstanding, we are listening to your complaints. Therefore, we are glad to inform you that starting early new month we'll also be increasing the price of the PS5 for the US market. Stay tuned for more news coming soon."
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Ass of Can Whooping
Member
Dr_Salt
Member
Come on bro you can't be seriously defending this shit.
And I thought ree was the place filled with the blue fanboys.
SlimySnake
Flashless at the Golden Globes
LOL I knew someone was gonna use this meme to make fun of the price hike.
DeepEnigma
Gold Member
Bro, it's bait. Come on.
anothertech
Member
This is what happens when stupid motherfuckers buy hardware at scalper prices all over the world for two straight years.
Good job assholes
Good job assholes
Eddie-Griffin
Banned
I figured this would happen but wasn't sure they would actually do it so I left the rumor alone, but it turned out to be true.
Anyway for those wondering Sony never sold the PS5 at a profit, they were selling at a loss since launch
https://venturebeat.com/games/sony-is-selling-ps5-hardware-at-a-loss/
Microsoft never confirmed if they were taking a loss on the X or S, just some rumors.
Before someone brings up the court hearing, Microsoft was talking about losing money on hardware overall, not individually, for example the Xbox One was released to not take a loss on sales, and that still applied when they removed Kinect since Kinect was an addition $100 added tot he price anyway. Now after 2014 when Xbox decides to undercut the PS4, i think they were selling at a loss then, and of course there's the One S which was said to be profitable, and the One X which was said to not be. I think the Series X is likely taking a loss however.
Anyway, this is the second big reason why I think people who keep talking about the PS5 Pro at this point have lost it, because it doesn't make sense. Next gen is only just beginning to start and we are only just now starting to see games take advantage of the hardware, a pro would add to expenses.
The only major revision we will likely see if any, is Sony trying to make a slim less unique looking model that's easier and cheaper to manufacture.
I don't know about Microsoft with the X, but I doubt the S is losing money. if it was Microsoft wouldn't be partnering with retailers on discounts and game giveaways, especially since it was already selling well. I think at worse they are breaking even.
PS5 Digital should in theory be cheaper to produce than the PS5, but the lack of units being made will likely make that a bigger problem for Sony. I expect Sony to continue limiting how many are made and maybe in another year or two drop the Digital model entirely.
Instead, I see a revamped slim PS5 without a disc drive for $299 in the future. A PS5 without a disc drive has no reason to match the regular PS5 design 1:1 it doesn't make sense.
Anyway for those wondering Sony never sold the PS5 at a profit, they were selling at a loss since launch
https://venturebeat.com/games/sony-is-selling-ps5-hardware-at-a-loss/
Microsoft never confirmed if they were taking a loss on the X or S, just some rumors.
Before someone brings up the court hearing, Microsoft was talking about losing money on hardware overall, not individually, for example the Xbox One was released to not take a loss on sales, and that still applied when they removed Kinect since Kinect was an addition $100 added tot he price anyway. Now after 2014 when Xbox decides to undercut the PS4, i think they were selling at a loss then, and of course there's the One S which was said to be profitable, and the One X which was said to not be. I think the Series X is likely taking a loss however.
Anyway, this is the second big reason why I think people who keep talking about the PS5 Pro at this point have lost it, because it doesn't make sense. Next gen is only just beginning to start and we are only just now starting to see games take advantage of the hardware, a pro would add to expenses.
The only major revision we will likely see if any, is Sony trying to make a slim less unique looking model that's easier and cheaper to manufacture.
I don't know about Microsoft with the X, but I doubt the S is losing money. if it was Microsoft wouldn't be partnering with retailers on discounts and game giveaways, especially since it was already selling well. I think at worse they are breaking even.
PS5 Digital should in theory be cheaper to produce than the PS5, but the lack of units being made will likely make that a bigger problem for Sony. I expect Sony to continue limiting how many are made and maybe in another year or two drop the Digital model entirely.
Instead, I see a revamped slim PS5 without a disc drive for $299 in the future. A PS5 without a disc drive has no reason to match the regular PS5 design 1:1 it doesn't make sense.
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tmlDan
Member
read the thread, look up what's happening there with the Yen (https://www.reuters.com/markets/us/...ms-more-hikes-ahead-yen-struggles-2022-06-21/)
They legitimately told young people to drink more alcohol to help their economy (https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-62585809)
I would assume MS knows Japan aint a priority market when they sell 4k a month so no point in changing the price. Not like they really cared for Japan anyways tbh
Dr_Salt
Member
Maybe his comment was but there is like 10+ comments defending this bullshit which I am pretty sure are serious.
THE DUCK
voted poster of the decade by bots
Makes you wonder if Sony even sees Microsoft as competition.
I guess as long as they see every machine they build move off the shelves they don't care......makes sense.
sncvsrtoip
Member
0 games from Microsoft this year and again we get arrogant Sony.
adamsapple
Or is it just one of Phil's balls in my throat?
DeepEnigma
Gold Member
I know, fanboys defend their products/celebrities/politicians/etc. From all facets of life.
jm89
Member
And they are still doing it, it beggers belief. In the uk you can get a ps5 from alot of major retailers no problems, yet some idiots are still posting on reddit that they are struggling to get one in the uk and thinking of going eBay scalper route.
Some people are beyond help. Dense fuckers don't know how to use the search bar.
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Benniewise de Clown
Banned
Sorry, but I'm not getting into that discussion on neogaf in the gaming section.
Fact is, Western economies are collapsing due to the sanctions.
These price hikes are a result of that.
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Btw, don't forget about the tensions between China and the US over Taiwan.
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nominedomine
Banned
Imagine how arrogant they'll become if the extra costly PS5 does well with God War Ragnarok releasing in a few months.
I don't think Pentinent is going to do it, we are going to need something else to put Jimbo in his place.
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