 that so far, we don't know exactly what Sony are planning to do. It could be that they have a 256GB SS storage built in but also give you a 1TB HDD for storage. Whether you need to move the games around to get the benefits of the SSD or there is some automatic way - like using it as RAM for High Quality and large file size assets that would be too slow to load from a HDD, we don't actually know yet.
Until we know exactly how Sony's PS5 will be utilising Solid State, its pure speculation. Giving us a 1TB SSD, with games that could well be over 100GB in size would cost a LOT but using Solid State in a similar way to Hybrid drives could increase the amount of overall storage without increasing cost and even keeping it down to their preferred target.
Anyway, it will be interesting to see how these next gen consoles will utilise SS and looking forward to finding out more throughout the year...
@Octane - PS4's initial manufacturing costs were slightly lower than its consumer RRP, so the losses per console were fairly small. there's no way sony is taking a couple hundred dollars loss per unit. that strategy almost bankrupted the PS division early in the PS3 days.
@BAMozzy - true, though cerny's statement that from the dashboard you'll be able to see constant live updates for your games and be able to jump right in to an event almost instantly, doesn't suggest a hybrid approach, or at least not one which doesn't include a fairly decent size SSD. anything less than 500gb is fairly limiting imo, as it's not certain how big next-gen games will be. the current CoD will almost certainly be 200gb before its content is done, and a drive that holds one game is not much use. a regular 5400rpm drive is slow to read by comparison, and seems like that could be a bottleneck if the SSD was too small, as it's certainly not going to be read and cache a few GB of data in a couple of seconds. and if it was to temporarily move the entire game from HDD to SSD whilst playing, that'd take a few minutes at start up, and that doesn't gel with the quick spontaneity suggested by cerny's comments.
If I moved back to xbox and the console costs £399. That's only the beginning.
The reality is sales from both the PS and xbox stores make tens of billions in profit for both companies these days. Selling the new consoles for a small loss is probable.
To think people get paid for this.
Well my money will be going to ps5, not Xbox x x series x...
I mean... Isn't this stating the obvious? PlayStation is a successful global brand which sells exceptionally well across all of Europe, UK, Asia, Japan, US, Australia and the Middle East. While the Xbox only sells well in the US, and is almost non-existent in Asia and Japan.
@leucocyte Well, if it's a ''couple hundred dollars'' more expensive than $400, then I don't expect it to sell really, which would mimic the early PS3 days even more I'd argue.
I'm done with sony only 9 tf? Just look at godfall that game looks nowhere next gen. Go take a look at hellblade 2 for X and tell me which ones more of next gen worthy.
@Octane - a $600 console is probably not going to fly off the shelves, but at the same time if it's $600 manufacturing costs, selling it with an RRP of $400 is financial suicide (because in reality it's actually only about $300 to the company). 5m consoles sold would be a $1.5bn loss, which is a hell of a lot of profit to try and recoup on games/services.
@Boogie8205 - so you joined half an hour ago to troll?. godfall is a gearbox game, not a sony game, nor a PS5 only game.
@JJ2 it will shift. I own both the pro and x and the x still has to be utilised to it's full potential. I don't get Microsoft sometimes all that power counts for nothing when Sony has pushed the ps4 to the limits and it still surprises us. Microsoft intend to have made sure this happens next gen because ps4 has opened up alot of avenues for Microsoft to copy and vice versa. Next gen is gonna be a blast but still no point being a day one buyer. We need to no if Sony is gonna bring a pro version also.
Even if the new Xbox cost 200 euro, i wont buy it cuz of that sh*t controller.
I intend to own both - why change for next gen? The only decision will be which to buy first as £800+ on 2 consoles that likely release in the same month is too much outlay for me - even if I am already trying to save money in readiness.
There is still 10/11 months before these are expected to release and whilst some leaks and info has been given, little is confirmed and a lot could change between now and then....
Given what's been announced, all I really care about is BC...
Both systems will be crazy advanced, but what about my games?
I have a huge PS game collection and many of the MS exclusives too.
BC is the thing I'm watching now, otherwise I'll stick with my Pro and Xbox S.
$500 just to play a handful of pricey new games isn't what really moves me.
Also have large movie collection (DVD, BD, 3D, 4K), waiting for more media details...
@GarySan You said exactly what I was thinking, we don’t need an analyst to tell us this. The PS brand has been around since the mid 90s, it’s a brand that everybody knows and loves, people who aren’t even gamers will most likely have a PlayStation under their tv rather than an Xbox because it’s the more popular brand.
It’s Nintendo that really competes with PS in terms of popularity and the fact it’s more family-friendly compared to PS and Xbox. But this year for me it’s all about the Xbox Series X, I’m thinking of getting the kids a Switch this Christmas then get a PS5 in 2-3 years time when it’s got a decent number of exclusives released.
With no exclusives (Halo Infinite and Hellblade 2 for the few remaining naysayers) Microsoft cannot hope to compete. Their biggest IP has long been announced as a multiplatform title and their second next gen game was just confirmed to be as well. They aren't starting off on the right foot and this whole power motif they've got going after years of failing with it will be their downfall.
Now if only people would wake up to how bad Gamepass is for consumers and the industry as a whole, and really put pressure on MS, I'm sure we could get something great from them. I rag on them a lot (they're the solitary reason for most of the awful s*** gaming has produced in the last decade) but when they actually put the effort in, it's fantastic. It's just too bad they only do that once a year at best.
 Which games are these you say that are now multi platform?
I’d like to know how you think GamePass is bad for the consumer? Well over 100 games to download and play for £7.99 a month and with new games added all the time. They always have offers on where you pay a measly £1 for the first 3 months. All I’ve seen is people saying how amazing the deal is.
Also Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 is coming to GamePass when it releases this year and from what I’ve seen of it it’s going to be the best looking and most ambitious game ever made, it looks just like real-life. I know what I seen was most likely running on a powerful PC but I’m sure we won’t see much difference when it’s running on the XSX. Games like this alone are worth paying GamePass for.pictures from actress and TV/radio personality, Naa Ashorkor Mensa-Doku’s first step on her journey into marital bliss. Now see the very emotional close ups on moments she couldn’t control her joy Source: Ameyawdebrah.com.
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