Xbox One to cost $399, PS4 for $349 says Pachter

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Xbox One will retail at $399 at launch, while PS4 will run you $349, according to Wedbush Morgan Analyst Michael Pachter.

GI.biz reports that Pachter made his predictions in a pre-E3 address to investors today, during which the analyst placed the PS4′s build cost per console at $275, and added that the Xbox One will cost $325 per unit.

Pachter added that Microsoft may still consider a subscription-based Xbox One model at cheaper cost, which backs up rumours of a $299 version.

In the address, Pachter added, “We believe the ability to watch live TV from a cable, telco, or satellite set-top box through Xbox One could entice an MSO to drive subscriptions through a subsidised box in exchange for a multi-year contract. The ‘always connected’ requirement for the Xbox One likely means that a broadband connection will be required, suggesting to us that ISPs may have an incentive to offer a subsidy as well.

“In addition, Microsoft could conceivably subsidise the Xbox One through prepaid Xbox Live Gold subscriptions (as it has done on a limited basis in the past) or premium Skype functionality as well. Similarly, Sony could subsidise the PS4 through prepaid PlayStation Network subscriptions, but unlike Microsoft, it does not have a history of doing so.”

What do you make of the prices above? Do they make sense or are they too expensive? Let us know below.

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Source: http://www.vg247.com/2013/06/03/xbox-one-to-cost-399-ps4-for-349-says-pachter/

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LWRPosted:

Hope they lower price for Xbox One!

FrogPosted:

SwagDaddyYolo Well that changed, but I guess I'm going to stay with my PC.


Well it wasn't for sure and the guy was wrong, so it didn't change.

MentalistPosted:

YIGLobbies
BDB
ShadowBoltDashie
Shrill
unvers Man were those people wrong...


Yeah, now we know that the Xbox One will cost $500.


It was a good place to start though I will say that, I personally thought both consoles were going to be around $600 ._.


Oh, I though it was going to be around $700-100, well that's what my local game shop told me. LIARS.


lolz best go down there and show them up!


Haha, I will trust me. I'm going to get 50% of that ps4 ;) JK.

MentalistPosted:

SwagDaddyYolo Well that changed, but I guess I'm going to stay with my PC.


smart move, i'm getting the ps4 though :)

neboPosted:

Well that changed, but I guess I'm going to stay with my PC.

NasyrPosted:

BDB
ShadowBoltDashie
Shrill
unvers Man were those people wrong...


Yeah, now we know that the Xbox One will cost $500.


It was a good place to start though I will say that, I personally thought both consoles were going to be around $600 ._.


Oh, I though it was going to be around $700-100, well that's what my local game shop told me. LIARS.


lolz best go down there and show them up!

imgurPosted:

Even if its more expensive, I'm still choosing the Xbox, its just what my friends are going with and what I'm more comfortable on.

MentalistPosted:

ShadowBoltDashie
Shrill
unvers Man were those people wrong...


Yeah, now we know that the Xbox One will cost $500.


It was a good place to start though I will say that, I personally thought both consoles were going to be around $600 ._.


Oh, I though it was going to be around $700-100, well that's what my local game shop told me. LIARS.

MentalistPosted:

Michelangelo- Definitely getting the PS4. :-)


I see you have the same choice as me! Tell me your PSN in a Message :)

Michelangelo-Posted:

Definitely getting the PS4. :-)


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