Sony (SNE) Adds Significant Pressure to Microsoft (MSFT) With PS4 Console - Analyst

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Sony (SNE) PS4 Priced Right But Features May Not Be Enough to Drive Growth

June 11, 2013 10:16 AM EDT

Yesterday Sony (NYSE: SNE) announced pricing for its PS4 console. At $399 the PS4 is less expensive than Microsoft's (Nasdaq: MSFT) new Xbox One, priced at $499. Sony also revealed some major titles for the PS4 with 140 in the pipeline, 40 of which are... More

Sony (SNE) Unveils PS4; Will Price at $399

June 11, 2013 6:31 AM EDT

Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC (SCEA) -- of Sony Corp (NYSE: SNE) -- unveiled the PlayStation®4 (PS4) hardware design at its annual E3 Media & Business Summit press conference, where the company also announced its next-generation platform will launch in the United States for $399 (MSRP) this holiday season. In addition, SCEA showcased an extensive line-up of exclusive first and third party content for PS4, PlayStation®Vita (PS Vita) and PlayStation®3 (PS3) systems, and a next-generation PlayStation®Plus (PS Plus) membership program.

PlayStation®4With a sleek, modern, and elegant look, the overall design of the PS4... More

Microsoft (MSFT) Xbox One to Debut in November in U.S., Cost $499

June 10, 2013 1:59 PM EDT

(Updated - June 10, 2013 2:02 PM EDT)

Fueling the excitement from the Xbox One reveal on May 21, Microsoft Corp. (Nasdaq: MSFT) announced launch details for the highly anticipated next Xbox gaming and entertainment system. Launching in 21 markets around the world in November 2013, Xbox One is the ultimate all-in-one entertainment system built for the 21st century living room introducing a new world of games, music, live TV, movies, sports, apps and Skype, all personalized to your interests and accessible with the sound of your voice.

Every Xbox One system sold will include the... More