PS5 and Xbox prices and release dates just leaked again

[Chris Smith]

• The PS5 and Xbox Series X prices and release dates have leaked again, with a leaker claiming to have detailed information for all four new consoles coming out this fall.
• Microsoft’s Xbox Series S will start at $299, while the Series X would cost $499, which would put it on par with the most expensive PlayStation 5 model.
• The $399 PS5 Digital Edition would be sandwiched in between the Series S and the $499 consoles.

When will the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X launch, and how much will they cost? These are the things gamers want to know most right now. Forget the specs and forget the impressive game demos. It’s exact availability details that matter the most right now, as well as the pricing structure for the four consoles that Sony and Microsoft will bring to the market this fall. Let’s not forget that this next-gen console push happens against the backdrop of the novel coronavirus, a health crisis that generated a massive economic crisis. Many gamers might not afford a new console purchase this year, as millions of people have lost their jobs during the pandemic. New consoles and new games are not priorities this year, and both Sony and Microsoft know that. Thankfully, we know that the PS5 will come in two options, as will the new Xbox. And Microsoft will have a payment plan ready to make the new hardware purchase seem like it’s more affordable. While we wait for the two gaming giants to reveal prices, preorder, and release dates for the four consoles, we have another set of rumors for you that cover those matters.

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