Sony's still yet to comment on the leaked images of the PlayStation 4 Slim, but an announcement is looking increasingly likely at the PlayStation Meeting on 7th September. Indeed, the Wall Street Journal reports that the platform holder will unveil a new "standard" model alongside the high-end PS4K (or Neo) in New York next month.
The publication claims that the Japanese giant hopes to attract "hardcore fans and more casual users to its video game platform" with the two units, meaning that the leaked Slim is likely to be priced low in order to attract more financially conscious gamers, while the more expensive Neo encourages dedicated fans to upgrade.
Apparently, this is all part of Sony's plan to keep the PS4's install base growing at pace. "The company has been trying to build a community of users so that it can earn consistent revenue from subscriptions and software downloads," the article concludes. It's all starting to make sense to us, but the question is: how low will the Slim's price go?
[source wsj.com]
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Still crossing my fingers that the Neo won't alienate users like me who have the standard PS4 console. I'm against the idea of mid-generation upgrades (hence why I didn't buy a DSi or a New3DS).
@Plainsville If they're introducing a new "standard" PS4, then I think that proves no one will be alienated. Both are going to be viable options, and if you don't want to upgrade, then they're going to support the system you've got.
@get2sammyb I watched Colin Moriarty bring up a good point on one of his videos. He said that he believes the old PlayStation 4 will eventually be phased out, making the PlayStation 4K the only system on the market. However, the old system will still be supported with games, it just won't be sold at retail anymore.
I wonder if this is likely? It sounds like a good idea once the PS4K is priced low enough.
Well, considering the guy on Gumtree is flogging it for £259, I'm presuming the retail price will be around there if not far lower. Normally leaked nuggets like these tend to turn a pretty penny, so I was pretty surprised it was going for as low as it is.
199$ to 299$ that's what's being told here in América.. Neo going 399$ to 499$.. Slim specs are "equivalent" to regular PS4, but I'm being told that we're going to be surprized with Neo (price,specs and release date) Cross your fingers!!
@JimmyRowe1994 Long-term he's probably right, but for the next few years there are going to be two PS4s on the market: Slim and Neo.
@get2sammyb Well I'm glad the Slim is real b/c I've been waiting for it for about 1 1/2 years, meanwhile reading all the comments about how there won't be a "slim" b/c the current model was slim enough, like Sony was going to end "slim" models after 3 generations b/c they don't like making money and rowing their install base. Even if the "slim" is basically the same model it will sell b/c it's "new" and therefore will ave more marketing and advertising behind it.
And now I can move on to waiting on important things, like the FF7 Remake and KH3. After FFXV got delayed after all that hullabaloo I won't believe those 2 will release until the day after they are on shelves.
I did say I would buy 2 PS4 Slims but it doesn't have a 4K Blu-ray player in it(i think) Oh well I guess I will wait for the PS4K + the PS4 Slim should be mega cheap then because you know who's Slim version has a 4K Blu-ray player and that seems dirt cheap really.
@Plainsville why are people still questioning this when we already know that any PS4 model will play the same game and use the same network?
@Kidfried He did say gamers were 'entitled' after all. I used to really enjoy him and Greg when they were on IGN. But after Colin threw that meme out I really have a hard time taking him seriously, though Greg is still pretty cool. He does have good points occasionally, though he vastly overestimates his knowledge of the video game industry.
@JimmyRowe1994 Quite possibly though that won't be for a good few years yet.
@kidfried I'm with you there. I have a lot of time and respect for Colin and Greg but your right that Colin can't seem to look beyond the core gaming bubble at times. I was very annoyed about how dismissive of Driveclub they were to the point that they were shocked it sold over 2 million units.
@JimmyRowe1994 Sony selling ps4 slim at $250 or $300 and ps4k at $400 or 450 is making too much sense especially if both have the same game, buying $250 machine for playing uncharted, bloodborne, god of war and horizon is really good value, don't forget it can play vr games too. The original playstation 4 will be phased out replaced by cheaper ps4 slim.
I actually think the slim makes the Ps4k an easier sell. It reinforces it as an option which will stop alienation and let people male their mind up.
I'm just waiting for the release date. I'm willing to upgrade only because I'm planning on buying a 4k TV. So it would make sense to bump up the capacity for a small markup.
Slim version would be nice with portable monitor, so i can bring it anywhere I want.
Night gaming in cafe somewhere sounds neat~
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