As the current generation of consoles begins to show its technical limits, Sony is turning up the pressure. The PlayStation 6, still shrouded in mystery over its design, is already seeing its price circulating insistently: 600 dollars. In any case, this is what KeplerL2, one of the most respected leakers in the gaming hardware world, says. This revelation, relayed on
On the other hand, Microsoft would take a much riskier bet. According to the same source, the next Xbox could reach a launch price of… $1,200. Enough to trigger a real shock wave in the gaming community. This amount, unprecedented for a home console, would place the future Xbox model as the most expensive ever marketed. A strategy which would aim to bring the console experience even closer to the world of high-end PC gaming.
600 dollars for the PS6: strategic continuity for Sony
The PlayStation 6, whose name has not yet been officially confirmed, looks set to be a logical evolution of the PS5. Rather than revolutionizing its range, Sony seems to be banking on assumed continuity, by offering a price similar to that of the launch of the PS5 in its high-end version.
This approach aims to reassure players, particularly in an economic context where purchasing power remains fragile. KeplerL2, often well informed, confirmed on X that the price would be around 600 dollars. If this information is true, Sony could attract a large player base by maintaining a balance between performance and accessibility.
A $1,200 Xbox: Microsoft targets the gaming elite
In contrast, Microsoft would take a much more radical approach. According to KeplerL2, the next Xbox could be sold at a dizzying price of $1,200. A positioning which could be explained by a desire for even greater integration with the PC world. The console would thus offer a premium experience, designed as a hybrid machine, halfway between a home console and a high-end gaming computer.
But this strategy divides. On X, the reactions were not long in coming. “It’s impossible. The consoles themselves are still losing money. Xbox is already way behind. This price would never survive reality,” one comment read. Another user adds: “This new generation of Xbox should give us 180 FPS though! I will also buy a PS6, that’s for sure.”
This feedback illustrates the gap that could widen between the two brands, both in terms of philosophy and target. On the one hand, Sony is playing the price stability card. On the other hand, Microsoft seems to be betting on an audience of tech-savvy gamers, ready to invest heavily for a powerful device.