Are you willing to pay $500 dollars or more for a new console?

If the hardware itself is a major leap and the graphics make your jaw drop and it allows new ways to play games are you willing to spend the money and if so how much?

I hear people say they want the new consoles to launch for $300 or no buy, to me thats hillarious. If you are not willing to pay at least $500 dollars for the next consoles you need to get either a job or a new hobby. I mean honestly the PS1 launched for $300 dollars in 1994. The PS2 launched for $300 dolalrs in 2000? Why don't many gamers understand the basic laws of inflation and realize that more impressive tech cost more money and if these companys sell for $300 dollars that means one of two things. They are either losing there A$$( which none of them will do next gen) or making small profit maybe barely breaking even on something that does not cost much to make and is a very minimal upgrade from todays consoles.

I find it funny all these people buy $630 dollar I-pads every year which is a minimal upgrade and is nothing more then a large phone without the phone or a gimped laptop . Yet many gamers can't spend $500 on a hobby they supposedly love on hardware that will probably last them 5 or more years? With that said what will you pay and what are your expectation of next gen?

Not atm... maybe in a couple years, when my console dies.

more about the games for me. Until i see something i want i won't get it. Now i most likely upgrade my pc a bit when unreal4 hits I would assume it going suck some nice power

just because the price is extra 100 bucks or so won't stop me from buying it IF i see what i like. I refuse let little money stand in my way of happiness, Just not worth it to save the amount of money i can make in a day...

Who is saying they want the next gens to lauch at $300 or no buy? IF they think that they will never be getting one for some time.... When 720/ps4 hit's they going be a good 500 bucks.

You're the reason why sony got owned hard at the beginning of this gen.Their is no way I will buy a console that costs over $400.

If it got that expensive it would probably be in a contract so the price doesnt scare people away.

I have no problem waiting a few years. 300$ is the maximum price I'll pay for a console.

You're the reason why sony got owned hard at the beginning of this gen.Their is no way I will buy a console that costs over $400.

super600

Considering I bought the console I would say not . The Nintendo fanboys who made mommy buy there consoles were the reason Sony got owned at the beginning of this gen. You are the reason companys like Nintendo get away with making overpriced cheap crap and calling them gaming consoles.

hell no.

You're the reason why sony got owned hard at the beginning of this gen.Their is no way I will buy a console that costs over $400.

super600

Next thing you know is WiiU sells at $450

:P

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You're the reason why sony got owned hard at the beginning of this gen.Their is no way I will buy a console that costs over $400.

GreenGoblin2099

Next thing you know is WiiU sells at $450

:P

$450 dollars for PS3/360 graphics and a tablet control :lol:

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You're the reason why sony got owned hard at the beginning of this gen.Their is no way I will buy a console that costs over $400.

GreenGoblin2099

Next thing you know is WiiU sells at $450

:P

I'm not even buying the WiiU until I'm done university most likely.

I was an early adopter with the PS3. Dumb move on my part. Unless I reach a point financially where I can just piss money away I doubt I'll be paying more than $400 for a console again.

I don't mind if a console releases at a stupid high price, I just wont be among those that support it up front.

Probably not unless it is really worth it. But I think half a grand for video games is a bit silly, that money could be better spent. I could give that money to charity or invest some of it.

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[QUOTE="super600"]

You're the reason why sony got owned hard at the beginning of this gen.Their is no way I will buy a console that costs over $400.

super600

Next thing you know is WiiU sells at $450

:P

I'm not even buying the WiiU until I'm done university most likely.

Dafuq!!!! Which is when??? :o

Probably not unless it is really worth it. But I think half a grand for video games is a bit silly, that money could be better spent. I could give that money to charity or invest some of it.

ShadowMoses900

Give that money away to charity is better spent? lol

Hell, no.

Edit: I'll wait 3-4 years down the line when the price drops down to $300. I might reconsider if the console can be upgraded.

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[QUOTE="GreenGoblin2099"]

Next thing you know is WiiU sells at $450

:P

GreenGoblin2099

I'm not even buying the WiiU until I'm done university most likely.

Dafuq!!!! Which is when??? :o

Three years most likely, but I may get it earlier then that.:P

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[QUOTE="super600"]

You're the reason why sony got owned hard at the beginning of this gen.Their is no way I will buy a console that costs over $400.

super600

Next thing you know is WiiU sells at $450

:P

I'm not even buying the WiiU until I'm done university most likely.

No. For that much, I'd be happ to wait for a price drop. I've already got plenty of games to play on my older ssytems.

I'll clear out my games and sell them to make room (and money) for something new.

If I considered it a good value for the tech included, and it served my needs, why not?

the threads title doesn't make sense. i can't put my eye on it.

[QUOTE="super600"]

[QUOTE="GreenGoblin2099"]

Next thing you know is WiiU sells at $450

:P

rjdofu

I'm not even buying the WiiU until I'm done university most likely.

I'm getting a summer job next year.

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[QUOTE="super600"]

I'm not even buying the WiiU until I'm done university most likely.

super600

Dafuq!!!! Which is when??? :o

Three years most likely, but I may get it earlier then that.:P

Damn!! It'll be a long wait nevertheless... :?

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[QUOTE="GreenGoblin2099"]

Dafuq!!!! Which is when??? :o

GreenGoblin2099

Three years most likely, but I may get it earlier then that.:P

Damn!! It'll be a long wait nevertheless... :?

The next gen consoles are not going ot come for awhile so I will keep on playing on my 360 and Wii.

the threads title doesn't make sense. i can't put my eye on it.

platniumgamer

No more than $400 for me. For $600 - $1000 I could just overhaul my PC. Consoles, imo, should be on the inexpensive side when compared to PCs.

Its sad that "im not expecting much and $300 dollars is all I will pay" is the top answer . Im guessing thats mostly because game spot is filled with hermits and they will only spend money on upgrading pc parts. Eitehr that or its filled with mostly kids who dont have jobs. I cant tell but at this rates Tablets will have better looking games then consoles because people have no problem buying them.

It's funny. The more money I make the less I am willing to spend on things. I was fine with paying $500 for a PS3, but now I don't think I'd pay more than $300 for a new console.Zero5000X

Yet would you buy a I-pad?

No, I'm not willing to pay the extreme rate to be an early adopter. The only reason to buy early is to resell for profit--otherwise the prudent course of action is to wait for the inevitable price drop and redesign. Besides, it generally takes a year before you start seeing truly must-own games.

Its sad that im not expecting much and $300 dollars is all I will pay. Im guessing thats mostly because game spot is filled with hermits and they will only spend money on upgrading pc parts.

AM-Gamer

I won't spendm ore than $400 on a next gen console. However, I will spend $500 on a new GPU someitme next year

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Its sad that im not expecting much and $300 dollars is all I will pay. Im guessing thats mostly because game spot is filled with hermits and they will only spend money on upgrading pc parts.

rjdofu

Its sad thats the top answer people have picked on the poll. The fact people would not pay more for a next gen console probalby coming out in 2013 or 2014 for what it cost to buy a ps1 in 1994 shows the sad state of todays gamers and the economy. I would have no problem paying $600 dollars for it if it was truely next gen becaue I know i would use it and enjoy it then lots of other things for that price. Im guessing much if it has to do with where I have the poll which is GS which is filled with hermits who only seem to spend money on pc games.

I would spend up to $600. I bought the PS3 for $500(20gig) and the Xbox 360 for $400 and I have no regrets about either. Next gen ill only buy one, but I am willing to spend the money if it delivers.

$500 for 6-10 years is a good deal. I spend 4x that every 5 years upgrading my PC.

You know all parents not like to buy presents for $500+, and if a console cost $1000 you can get a PC ....:?

$500 for 6-10 years is a good deal. I spend 4x that every 5 years upgrading my PC.

Vambran

Thats what I say, how many other tech devices give you that longevity .

Hellz naw. $300 is the max.

400 tops for me. I usally purchase an additional controller and a game, so $500 is too much.

Now if I was still in school and living off my mother...totally different story there.

You know all parents not like to buy presents for $500+, and if a console cost $1000 you can get a PC ....:?

Wiiyou

Yet consdering console makes usually sell for a slight loss and can make things far cheaper then you can by ordering the parts for yourself a console that actually cost $1000 dollars to the consumer would be a complete monster and far beyond any pc of the same price.