FENIX Bazaar writes: Sony and Microsoft have changed the console industry, perhaps irreversibly. The PS4 Pro and Xbox Scorpio represent a fascinating shift in hardware strategy for the companies.
At this stage it certainly appears as though both fit into the “upgrade” category based on the specs. We can confirm about Xbox Scorpio is that it will act as an incremental update without game exclusives, at least not initially. That means it’ll be marketed and sold alongside the Xbox One, but that might just be to keep current Xbox One owners at bay while the Scorpio establishes a foothold in the market. Irrespective of the direction both Sony and Microsoft intend on taking, it doesn’t at this stage seem like either will offer categorically different experiences to what we’re already getting on Xbox One and PS4, even if the Scorpio is set to cost significantly more than both the Xbox One.
As for the PS4 Pro, Sony calls it an “upgraded” PS4 for the “higher-tier” player. So what’s under the hood? Let’s take a look, and compare it with the Scorpio.
In a recent interview with GamesIndustry.biz , Sony's Jim Ryan talked a bit about the PS4 Pro and how they had underestimated its demand.
According to Pachter, the PS4 Pro sales aren't doing very good. Maybe drop the price $50 and bundle in a game since Xbox One X is coming?
Agreed. If 1 in 4 PS4's being sold is a Pro anything Pachter says about PS4 Pro sales numbers should be completely ignored.
You can buy a PS4 Pro, with Horizon and Wipeout for £350 in the UK at the minute. Basically, you're getting the console for £280... I'd say that's a bargain. Why do people keep asking for another £50/$50 off when plenty of places do bundle deals with great prices?
No they won't. Most parents will probably go for the cheaper option for Christmas presents. Most gamers that were waiting for a price for XoX, unless they're die hard Microsoft fans or spec junkies, will see that Sony have a cheaper option with huge exclusives coming in the new year, along with third party titles that will probably look little different to their XoX counterparts.
It's amazing how biased opinions seem to speak for the entire gaming population, instead of looking at people as beings that can, and will, use logic.
Most parents will go for the basic version of Ps4 or Xbox1 instead of a pro or X1X.
Most parents will ask if it's play COD, FIFA or GTA since theses are the biggest sellers on both platforms.
Most parents don't have freaking clues about the exclusives coming on Xbox or PS4 just like you probably don't have a clue about exclusive deals coming on Apple music.
It's amazing how N4G hardcore gamers seem to speak for the entire gaming population, instead of looking at people as beings that can, and will, follow the herd of COD/ GTA/ FiFA.
@Petebloodyonion
If you read my post properly, you'll see that I said parents will go for the cheaper console. I never even mentioned whether that's the upgraded models or not.
As for the games, it was in regard to gamers wanting a console, not the parents. Totally different sentence and subject.
It's amazing how people would actually look less like idiots if they actually read an entire post, before jumping on someone's comments.
If Sony drops the price of the Pro and it's $150 cheaper than the $500, checkerboarding beast, the only thing Sony will have a hard time doing is shipping Pro's to retailers.
They don't need to drop the price. You can buy a Pro with one or two games in a package for £100 cheaper than an XoX with nothing on it's release.
I love ps4 but if the x gives all the multiplat games at least 1080/60 and update past multiplat games then id go for the x.but id get a switch before ither😂
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For now, one exists and the other doesn't for another year. No need for these articles since there's nothing to compare.
Or just go ahead and build a PC with parts that are already out that will beat them both easily.
And it starts...
N4G submitters please... Don't swamp the place with PS Pro Vs. Scorpio Articles.
Please.
It's such a long wait till both will be side by side... For the love of...
Can we please make something clear.
One is a mid gen leap PS4Pro
The other is a next generation console kicking it off early and screwing over their customer base again like the original xbox with a short generation change.
for me I'm glad scorpio won't come out till next year, felt sony 4k console was too quick...