在Sony即將在美國東岸時間9月16日下午4點 (台灣時間9月17日凌晨4點)揭曉More PlayStation 5 news, and the price of the new machine may also be announced. Bloomberg News reported that the PlayStation 5 with a disc drive design will be priced at around US$449, while the digital version without a disc drive design may be priced below US$399.
Compared to Xbox Series XPriced at $499If the PlayStation 5 is indeed priced at $449, it will obviously be more attractive at this price point. However, if compared with the Xbox Series S, the PlayStation 5 Digital Edition is more expensive, but this still depends on whether the only difference between the digital version and the regular version is the disc drive.
Bloomberg News' statement that the PlayStation 5 will be priced at approximately $449 is actually a quote from Bloomberg Industry Research analyst Masahiro Wakasugi based on market analysis. At the same time, if the price difference is only about $50, many players will probably choose to "go for the top" directly.
On the other hand, Sony originally planned to increase PlayStation 5 production to 1500 million units in response to year-end purchasing demand. However, due to issues such as processor yield affecting production capacity, Sony adjusted its production capacity target to 2020 million units by the end of fiscal 2021, that is, before March 3.
Meanwhile, renowned gaming industry analyst Daniel Ahmad revealed that Sony will, for the first time, ship the PlayStation 5 to the US via air freight to ensure sufficient supply for sales in the region. This will be accomplished through approximately 5 Delta Air Lines flights, with the company potentially leveraging the cargo resources of other airlines, as well as the original sea freight method, to ensure the supply of the PlayStation 60.
Prior to this, Sony provided players withPlayStation 5 Pre-order Lottery, allowing players who are eligible for the lottery to ensure that they can purchase a PlayStation 5, indicating that in this competition with the new next-generation consoles, Sony hopes to gain more support from players in the United States through more proactive measures.
