Price
Price is always an important piece of information when deciding on purchasing a new piece of hardware. Since both Sony and Microsoft offer comparable experiences on their respective platforms, a drastic difference in what you have to fork over for a console can make or break a deal. Right now, the only price known is that of the PS4 Pro which is sitting at $400, a bit lower than what everyone expected. Microsoft is currently billing Project Scorpio as a premium product, something that normally means a premium price (more expensive).
This puts a bit of pressure on Microsoft and may lead to some headaches when it launches. The Xbox One already had to deal with being $100 more expensive than the PS4 when they both released, and we all see how that played out (though it was more than just a price difference that affected sales). With the advancements being made in video game technology, many are hoping that the price will be comparable, even if it is a “better” console.
The right number can very well help a console’s sales soar above its competition, appealing to consumers and those interested in new tech alike. The fact that the PS4 Pro gets such a large head start also feeds into the issue with Project Scorpio and price, so it will be interesting to see how it all plays out.
