Microsoft has officially confirmed the price of the Xbox Series S. In addition, there was a leak regarding the price of the Series X as well as the release date of the next-gen consoles from MS. But what’s happening with Sony right now? Could there be new info as soon as tomorrow?
What’s happening with the Xbox: On September 8, there was a leak that contained details about Microsoft’s console:
- The Xbox Series X is expected to cost $499
- The Xbox Series S is expected to cost $299. Update: The price has now been confirmed, and the console has been officially announced.
- The release of both consoles is set for November 10.
The price and date for the Xbox Series S have now been officially confirmed. However, Microsoft is still tight-lipped about the Xbox Series X and the release date. But the chances are good that the leak was accurate.
How is Sony reacting? So far, there’s no price or release date information about the PS5. But that could change today, September 9, potentially bringing an end to the annoying “cat and mouse” game between Sony and Microsoft.
A hint comes from a now-deleted tweet from GAME – the largest retailer chain for video games in the UK.
However, some other points suggest that Sony might soon announce new details.
When will we learn more about the PS5?
What was that tweet about? The Twitter account GAME Guildford posted a message stating that the PS5 is planning a major announcement for today, September 9.
This tweet has now been deleted, but many users on the PS5 subreddit are hoping that this information is true.
Why does a timely announcement make sense? The release of the PS5 is expected in less than 3 months, yet there is still no information on its launch and associated price. It’s high time for that.
One reason for the delay may be strategic considerations regarding competitor Microsoft. After all, the company that publishes its information later can directly respond to the competition. Now that Microsoft has taken the first step, Sony might follow suit soon. Something similar happened with the PS4.
Analysts have generally assumed that the price of both consoles is expected to range between 450 and 550 Euros.
A potential date for a major announcement event could also be September 10. In the past, Sony has conducted several “State of Play” streams and other events on Thursday nights. It is possible that the tweet from GAME Guildford was just sent a day too early, which is why it was deleted.
What speaks against an announcement? Some people in reddit are confused that the tweet was not sent from the main GAME account but from an individual store in Guildford. They suspect a hidden PR stunt from the shop (via reddit), although that is rather unlikely since it is a large and well-known chain.
However, this week, Sony is focusing on VR, with news expected every day. This could be a reason why new information about the PS5 might be delayed.
MeinMMO editor Patrick Freese generally sees both next-gen consoles more critically. He particularly misses big launch titles and is currently playing more on PC. That’s why he prefers to buy a graphics card that is even more expensive than the entire console.
