>>723042787
They don't have to price it below the PS5 Pro. They'll just stop making/selling it and then it won't be an option for consumers.

>that'll be $600+ since there is no way they can get it even close to the Switch 2's price.
If they make it as weak as the Switch 2, they could get close. I don't think the PS6, its handheld or the "S" are going to be powerful consoles. If they're not powerful, they won't cost as much to make, so Sony can sell them at not ridiculous prices.

>>723042975
The PS5/PS5 Pro won't be the cheaper option if the rumors about a PS6 handheld or PS6 "S" are true. At least if Playstation wants to sell them at a price most people will buy.

As I'm imagining it, the PS5/PS5 Pro will be discontinued and the PS6 "S", PS6 Handheld and PS6 home console will be like $450, $550, and $650 dollars. There's your new PS console line-up. Or something like that.

If this sounds weird, it is. Covid's impact still lingers. The price of the PS5 keeps going up. It's not a very affordable option if Playstation can't bring its price down. But since inflation has mostly stopped, maybe it could in time.

Still, I think Playstation would rather bring people over to the PS6 than the PS5. If the PS6 does have a cheaper "S" version, that seems like the hardware to push for price conscious consumers. Assuming there's not another pandemic, inflation stays in check, and trade wars don't flare up, the price of the PS6 "S" could be brought down over time, like consoles used to be able to do, and be an even more affordable option by the early 2030s.