Just a day ago, a Bloomberg report put the premiere of ps5 in swampy waters. Apparently, Sony would have to launch fewer next-gen consoles in its release due to the situation caused by the coronavirus, and changes in manufacturing and component prices. A situation that would bring a slow start, but that could also help Microsoft to fight back. And is that the Redmond they could go all out by launching even more Xbox Series X units.
This possibility is one that comments IGN's Ryan McCaffrey on Twitter. The journalist has made a breakdown of the Bloomberg publication, offering additional details that pose a most interesting scenario for the start of the new generation. As he explains, "Sony's production capacity is not in the air because of the COVID-19, it is the demand they expect in an economy affected by COVID-19
There's a LOT to chew on in this Bloomberg report on the PS5. Join me on a thread if you care to! 1 / x https://t.co/fNdE7e3Jjv
– Ryan McCaffrey (@DMC_Ryan) April 16, 2020
This panorama is what would leave Microsoft the opportunity to go for it all with that aggressive campaign that it predicted for Xbox Series X. In fact, the journalist emphasizes that Spencer himself recently assured that they were quite flexible with the price of the console, and that the team is willing to make adjustments quickly to achieve something that really meets the expectations of the public.
This situation invites us to think that company may hit the table when Xbox Series X goes on sale this year. Although high demand was what most worried the company, they could take advantage of its enormous capital to start with a huge advantage in the video game sector and facing the new generation. They can be very aggressive not only with the starting price, shortening it to compete against the PS5 proposal, but also with a much bigger offer. The problem, of course, is what this would mean for production chains.
Price factor, the key in the competition PS5 vs. Xbox Series X?
The price is one of the most determining elements in the sales of a console, although the catalog is the other great titan when it comes to influencing its success. The start of the new generation is expected to be most interesting, not only because of the ambition of microsoft and sony
They are firms that usually launch their consoles with a loss price, that is, losing money for every console sale generated. Its benefits usually come through the sale of video games, unlike what Nintendo does. Will they reinforce this difference at the beginning of the next-gen or will they play more safely? Those of Redmond have a most attractive setting to hit hard, although Sony too.
