Anticipated next-gen Console price-drop date?

[^Spawn^]

Hey there.

I'm considering purchasing one of the next-gen consoles, and I'm not sure if I want to wait, or get it now.

I'm wondering if anyone anticipates a price-drop after this year's E3 event?

My research indicate there is likely not much point, as the consoles won't even be 8 months old at this time, and as such are unlikely to drop in price.

If there is a price-drop after, then I would purchase once the drop hits.

If it is unlikely the price will drop for/after E3, then I will likely wait 'till next year, when hopefully the price drops for/after holidays.

So, basically all I'm wondering is what you think the likely-hood of a post-E3 price-drop for next-gen consoles is?

Cheers!

Also, if you have used both next-gen consoles:
Which do you prefer, and why?
If you are considering purchasing one:
Which do are you leaning towards, and for what reasons?

[deadlegion]

Prices for the 2 main ones are still the same here, but both have bundle deals for that price (months ago it was the same price with no games).
PS4 gets 2 games and a hdmi cable.
Xbone has 4 games and kinect. $50 more expensive than the PS4 but has 2 extra games and the kinect so price wise it doesn't seem hugely unbalanced imo.

PS4 is obviously the favourite for everybody. Yeah I won't be getting either for a long time

[Sheras]

I would say that at E3 they might announce new bundles with the next most anticipated games coming out that might save you a few $$$ but other than that, probably not until 2015.

[Ragnar]

The Xbone is supposed to get a drop of $100 around E3 due to them ditching the mandatory Kinect. That aside I wouldn't expect any drops in the upcoming year. Hell, here in Canada the PS4 actually increased in price $50 a couple months ago...

[deadlegion]

The Xbone is supposed to get a drop of $100 around E3 due to them ditching the mandatory Kinect. That aside I wouldn't expect any drops in the upcoming year. Hell, here in Canada the PS4 actually increased in price $50 a couple months ago...

Hmmm, might have to keep an eye out if the price drops here. If I could get one cheaper than now but with kinect and 4 games, I could trade the kinect and 2 games. Still dunno if it would be worth it though.
I don't expect to see much movement in PS4 prices here...the PS3 stayed expensive for years (still kinda is compared to the 360) and always had lame deals.

[^Spawn^]

Hell, here in Canada the PS4 actually increased in price $50 a couple months ago...

Yeah, I know. Was un-impressed with that.
Also, to Sheras, in Canada XBox One dropped to $399; no mandatory-kinect.

Personally, I lean more toward getting a ps4 than the xbox one. Only reason I would lean toward Xbox is for Forza 5.
I haven't done that much research, but from comparisons I've seen PS4 has superior graphics (as of now).

Likely the deciding factor in my ultimate-decision will be price...

[deadlegion]

Likely the deciding factor in my ultimate-decision will be price...

Always is for me Sony aren't very competitive with deals/prices here tbh. Although some stuff on psn is ok if you have Plus. Gold is basically crap

[Sheras]

Yeah, I know. Was un-impressed with that.
Also, to Sheras, in Canada XBox One dropped to $399; no mandatory-kinect.

Personally, I lean more toward getting a ps4 than the xbox one. Only reason I would lean toward Xbox is for Forza 5.
I haven't done that much research, but from comparisons I've seen PS4 has superior graphics (as of now).

Likely the deciding factor in my ultimate-decision will be price...

I wasn't factoring that in because they are dropping hardware to reduce the price, they aren't dropping the price because of age/newer models.

[Cookie Monster]

Look, it's Spawn! :O

I don't expect any kind of price drop either. As Sheras said, new bundles are a different thing, the more than rumoured PS4+Vita one being the most interesting of them all for those looking to have both consoles and make the best use of their Plus subscriptions.

[deadlegion]

PS4 + Vita bundle? If that surfaces here I expect the price will still be insane

[^Spawn^]

Haha, hey Cookie Monster!

Didn't think anyone would remember me !

Good point, the price drop with less hardware isn't really a price drop; just a different option for same value.

Tbh I don't have much interest in a Vita myself, though the idea is pretty neat. The price would definitely be insane...

Thanks for your input, people!

[Ragnar]

Drops aside, have you paid attention to the various schemes for getting a console under the MSRP? Like I just saw this posted the other day on CAG:

For anyone interested in a *relatively* cheap PS4, you can take advantage of a variation on the deal I used to get mine last year:
- Create a free account at Great Canadian Rebates
- Sign up for an MBNA Sony Rewards credit card
- Once you're approved and make a purchase (I bought gas one time with mine), you'll get 2000 Sony Points
- GCR will give you a $60 cashback incentive once approved for the card.
- Buy your PS4 through GCR to get an additional 4.5% back

Doing some rough math, you should be able to get a PS4 for around $350 (not incl. tax), once it's all said and done. ($60 incentive, $20 in Sony points, $20 cashback).

Not to brag, or anything, but a buddy and I got in on it last year while MBNA was offering 10,000 Sony points for signing up; we were able to pre-order our PS4s for under $250 all-in

[Gypsy]

If you HAVE to get one new I'd wait for Black Friday.

[deadlegion]

If you HAVE to get one new I'd wait for Black Friday.

Buy stuff for me.

[^Spawn^]

Good call on Black Friday. Think that's what I'm going to wait for.

That little scheme for getting under MSRP is actually pretty neat!

But I think I'll just head down to the states for Black Friday and pick one up. They are roughly $100 cheaper down there right now. Maybe closer to $80 less after exchange rate. Still pretty significant (about the same as the rough-math for that little scheme ).