Yoshida: PlayStation 4 Will Have "An Affordable Price"

It's made from currently existing technology, so it won't work in cramped spaces, or demand a high price tag!

Remember how an "inside source" states the console will likely launch in November and I was all "That's too soon" and junk? I change my mind. Sony will definitely release the console look and appearance at E3 and possibly launch their new system Early 2014 like in March-April. That's my prediction. Oh and I think it'll start out as $399

$399 would be a great price. I would probably crap myself if Sony came out and said they were releasing the PS4 at $349.99 (the same price as the Pro Wii U). I don't think we will see $599.99 debacle again like with the PS3.

There is no way even the cheapest option will launch at $399. I'm guessing low 400s for cheap, low 500s for deluxe

Also, just saw a tweet from the official page. It is coming holiday 2013!

I read today where the PS4 wont be able to play PS3 games on it. People are mad, they are *****ing saying its bull. Honestly I'm not surprised. Both systems have different chipsets, and well it could make BC flaky. I mean if everybody demands that is be full BC then Sony would probably have to add the PS3 architecture on the board driving the price up. But I have a feeling that Sony might have something in the works to have it run PS3 games via software emulation. It could be added in a software update at a later time. But I don't know how well that would work given the differences between the Cell, and AMD chip the PS4 is using. But only time will tell, my thing is its not a big deal to me if it can't play PS3 games. I will still my PS3 hooked up, as I have had my PS2 hooked up as well during the PS3's time.

The bad part about lack of backwards compatibility is the fact that in the last few years of the current console generation there has been a significant emphasis on multiplayer and the creation of these gaming/social communities (in the console world this is a first for such a strong emphasis on remote multiplayer). You have to address the current coomunities you they have been fostering through the emphasis on multiplayer. There are still strong communites for Mass Effect 3, MW3, Black Ops 2, etc...you created these great environments and focused on creating the communities...how do you transition them without interruption?

I will still have my PS3 hooked up sitting next to my new PS4. I think anybody would trade their PS3 in towards a PS4 would be foolish to do so. I know its not cool to have a previous gen system hooked up in order to play games, but it doesn't bother me. I still had my PS2 hooked up sitting next to my PS3.

NEED MOAR INFO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

If the price tag is $349.99 like the Wii U, then I'm def getting one. A day one purchase is up in the air depending on what games are available on launch date. So far the only games drew my attention was Infamous: Second Son and Watch Dogs. Yet we cant say these titles will be available during the release date of the PS4. That new driving game looks amazing but need more info on it. I am pumped for E3 this year and get all or most of our questions answered.

I made a bet with my friend that launch price will be over $450.

Hoping they won't, but still expecting it after the PS3 launch.

I'm guessing 350 for the low end, 425-450 for the high.

Affordable for rich people or poor people? $300 seems to be the sweet spot. I read an article saying a rumored price was $529.

Yeah Sony argued that the PS3's original price was 'affordable' too, likening it to buying a fine steak or some stupid excuse like that.