PlayStation fans can’t catch a break with all these recent leaks regarding the PS6.
After the intense reaction to thenewly unveiled PlayStation 5 Pro, gamers have turned their attention back to the next generation of hardware.
Its price has always been a source of concern for would-be buyers – will it cost the earth or havemajor hidden costslike the PS5 Pro?
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A recent PS6 specs leak has seemingly hinted atits affordability; perhaps we can afford one after all.
However, not everyone is convinced, especially after another leak has suggested information to the contrary.
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Redditor Hot-Cause-481 shared the news on the gaming leaks and rumours subreddit, citing speculation from NeoGAF, another online forum.
Although the main focus of the leak is ‘system on chip’ (SoC), the discussion on Reddit soon turned to the matter of price.
Gamers believe the PS6couldbe affordable despite this SoC news, providedSonystopped with the “mid-gen refreshes”.
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Unfortunately, as others have been quick to point out, if “gamers are willing to continue to pay the price” then they “can’t see Sony lowering the price”.
This would then suggest that the PS6 is going to cost big bucks, likely even more costly than the PS5 Pro.
In thewordsof Reddit user Saranshobe, “The chances of prices coming down are slim.”
With speculation setting the intended PS6 price at $999, we’re all going to be crying whenPlayStation’s next-gen console comes out, and not because of happiness.
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It’s an unsettling thought, one that fans are attempting to leave behind while they focus on more thrilling news – like asurprise Ragnarök update.
Fans are celebrating this unexpected news, proving that while the outlook for new hardware may be bleak, PlayStation can be kind as well as greedy.
Topics:PlayStation,PlayStation 5,Sony,Tech
