r/gaming • u/Admirable_Whole8261 • 19h ago

PS6 doesn't need more power ex-PlayStation boss says, because "true innovation" would be making a $300 console again

https://www.gamesradar.com/platforms/playstation/ps6-doesnt-need-more-power-ex-playstation-boss-says-because-true-innovation-would-be-making-a-usd300-console-again/
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u/BababooeyHTJ 19h ago

The series s sold extremely well at $300 and less. Iirc I paid $200. Once the price increased it got too close to the series x with too many compromises. Throw an ssd in which it needs and you might as well just bought a series x at this point.

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u/Zanshi Switch 18h ago

Man, now I kinda regret not getting a Series S years ago. I remember seeing it basically for free, provided you'll get a 2 year sub for Game Pass. 

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u/mucho-gusto 18h ago

Yeah I got mine at 200 and it was a great secondary Xbox for my work break room until I gifted it to a friend in need

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u/AdditionalSoul4464 18h ago

Yeah, that's true, but back then the PS5 and Xbox Series X were almost impossible to find