'It's All a Bit Depressing': Just 13% Think PS5 Is Worth Its New Price

Still Summers round the corner.

I’m shocked. Shocked! Well, not that shocked.

@Sergo The console is worth more than it was 6 years ago. That’s not normal. It’s a really really bad sign.

The new prices will lead initially to a massive drop off in units sold, then come the first (price cut) 'sale' , probably at todays prices, they will sell a large number of units.
Units sold may stabilise after a while and others will just wait for the next 'sale'.

Overall, long term, I don't see this having a massive effect on units sold, with alternatives having also seen (or likely to see) massive price hikes.

Sony likely already have this all planned out for the next year.

Those buying a PS5 for the first time at this point in the generation are less likely to spend as much on software as early adopters, and Sony have probably factored this in too - ie Sony are happy to wait for people to wait until a 'sale'.

This is the only console generation where prices have gone up, and I hate it. I’m a massive Sony dork, and even I would think not twice but thrice about getting a new console at those prices. Heck, the ONLY reason I caved and got a Pro before the price increase was someone at work buying my regular PS5 for a nice tidy sum.

@Sergo Show me on the doll where this article hurt you. This site exists to share/write PS articles and generate revenue. Do you think they are NOT going to follow up on their own poll?

Is the PS5 worth the increased price? Yes, without a doubt.

Do I hate that the console keeps getting more expensive? Yes, without a doubt.

Is it insane that people need to spend more for a machine that's 6 years old? Yes, without a doubt.

@nessisonett

Inflation is entirely normal. The abnormal factors that caused inflation to not be a factor in video games historically have disappeared.

@Sergo Sony ain’t gonna let you hit it bro.

The tech certainly isn’t worth it at these prices, and if I hadn’t bought a PS5 before now I think I’d seriously consider waiting for PS6 rather than splurge on this gen’s machine. Yeah, PS6 will be expensive too, but so is PS5. Why buy outdated tech now at overinflated prices when you can buy better tech later at overinflated prices?

@nessisonett but mate, they did not buy all the chips 6 years ago.... they buy those now

It sucks that gaming costs have increased but I still think you get a lot for what you spend. By comparison most of us walk around with a smartphone that costs more than a console, and we probably replace it more often also. I know I get far more varied use out of my console than my phone, I'm sure I'm not alone ithere.

@McDosy what? Every single console generation has seen the cost of said console decrease significantly throughout the generation until this one. The factors causing it this time have been abnormal

Not worth it these consoles should be going down in price not up that's across the board!

@McDosy Mirroring what some others have pointed out, inflation is only a component of this. It's true that in a vacuum, inflation basically does take the launch prices to what they are now, but electronics have historically gotten cheaper to manufacture with time. That doesn't seem to be the case here.

good job you dont run it on diesel cost a fortune

A 50€ or $50 increase would have been acceptable on the base models imo (msrp, not including deals/discounts). 100? Nah, definitely not worth it. Also the PRO at 800€/$800 is already good as it is as you still need to buy a disc drive if you want physical discs. At 900, it should include a disc drive and a vertical stand or charging dock. Sony really waited for the PSSR update to increase the price.

@McDosy Inflation doesn’t apply to components that are essentially out of date the second they hit the market. Every other generation has seen consistent price drops because the components have decreased in price naturally as the industry moves forwards. This is the complete opposite of what you are saying, it’s abnormal that these consoles are going up in price.

6 years old, and cost more,.only few.items in the world have growing cost the older they get and ps5 is most definitely NOT one of them

@wildcat_kickz re: console price
What data do you use to say it is worth it?
It’s old tech by PC standards, and it is reaching end of life cycle.
What are your points to consider it valuable?

We're not used to prices going up for "older" technology. Depressed? What did you expect the poll results to be after such a big price increase?

It was already a hard sell at $500 to begin with. Combine that with the expectation that older hardware is suppose to get CHEAPER over time, and yeah. I'd say it's absolutely not worth the current asking price.

@dskatter well then why do you hate Sony for the same thing? It seems your whole doll hurts

@gamer153 No data. Worth is a personal qualifier. I think the PS5 is worth the price because I use it daily and get a lot of enjoyment out of it. Do I think that makes it worth the price to someone else? No, but that's not what the question was asking.

Day 1 PS5 Pro user here. This powerhouse will likely be my last console if prices don't come back down.

Might be a slow summer of sales. Wondering what they'll do for Wolverine if anything. Everyone has been saying the past year console sales will explode when GTA 6 releases, so that will also be something to watch.

It worth the price if u use your ps everyday or every now and then u are getting your money from it u all complaining about Price really going to be complaining when u need to buy a PC. You don't need a luxury item if u can't afford it point and clear just like u don't need a expensive phone if u can't afford the monthly payments

As an extremely happy owner of
PS1
PS3 Slim
PS4 Glacier White Edition
Xbox
Xbox 360 Halo Reach Limited Edition
Xbox One S
Fully Fledged PC
I hardpassed PS5, PS5 Pro, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X all together.
Therefore, I have spent total of 0 (zero) penny to current gen.
I am ready for the next gen but, if sony/microbe-soft duo goes price gouging policy again, I'll gladly hard-pass it once more.
I never buy overpriced components and consoles.
Current gen's value proposition is (unfortunately) terrible and I vote with my wallet.
So... You reap what you sow...
Good luck with destroying the confidence of your own customer.

Funny how a good PC has basically stayed in the same price range for decades, sometimes even gotten cheaper relative to what you get, but somehow Sony wants people to act like PS5 Pro pricing is normal. At a certain point it stops being “rising costs” and starts looking a lot more like corporate greed dressed up as premium positioning. They’re charging luxury prices for a closed box while PCs keep giving you more power, more freedom, and better long-term value.

Thanks but no thanks! I'll stick to Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tournament Fighters on my Sega Genesis!

Most of these people, in the end, would buy. it's easy to react in these polls. The same was said about the Pro, I remember the sheer toxicity on here in the run up to its launch. A lot of the loudest complainers on here ended up buying one within a month or two of it launching.

It's the same story every time. If the PS6 launches at £700, people will do the same thing. Loads of them will end up buying it, whatever they say on here.

the irony we all are missing is the fact that people spent over 1,000 dollars at launch to buy from resellers just for the base console, not to mention but sony has held off this long while everything else went up in price, but we all knew it was going to last forever.