How much does a large game console cost? Hot topics and price analysis on the entire network
Recently, the popularity of the game console market has continued to rise, especially the price fluctuations of new generation consoles and retro game consoles have become the focus of players' attention. This article combines hot topics on the Internet in the past 10 days to sort out the latest market dynamics and price data for you to help you quickly understand the current market.
1. Comparison of popular game console types and prices
| Game console model | Official pricing | Average e-commerce price (August) | Price increase |
|---|---|---|---|
| PlayStation 5 Standard Edition | ¥3,899 | ¥4,299 | +10.3% |
| Xbox Series X | ¥3,899 | ¥4,199 | +7.7% |
| Nintendo Switch OLED | ¥2,499 | ¥2,599 | +4.0% |
| Retro Arcade Game Console (Large) | ¥1,500-3,000 | ¥2,200-3,800 | +30% |
| Steam Deck 512GB | ¥3,999 | ¥4,499 | +12.5% |
2. Recent hot events affect prices
1.Sony officially announces PS5 price increase: Affected by global inflation, Sony announced PS5 price increases in many regions except the United States. There has been no adjustment in China yet, but scalpers' stockpiling has caused the actual transaction price to rise.
2.Retro console craze: Nostalgic style drives the sales of large-scale arcade game consoles. Data from an e-commerce platform shows that the weekly sales of 1.5-meter high-imitation arcade equipment increased by 240% year-on-year.
3.Steam Deck Asia restock: In mid-August, Valve opened pre-orders in Asia, and the premium rate in the second-hand market dropped from 50% to 15%.
3. Price differences among purchasing channels
| Channel type | PS5 average price | Xbox average price | Delivery cycle |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brand flagship store | ¥3,899 | ¥3,899 | Make an appointment to buy |
| Large e-commerce self-operated | ¥4,199 | ¥4,099 | 3-7 days |
| Offline physical store | ¥4,500+ | ¥4,300+ | Spot |
| Second-hand trading platform | ¥3,600-4,000 | ¥3,500-3,800 | Mainly face-to-face |
4. Expert purchasing advice
1.Budget first: If you are looking for cost-effectiveness, you can pay attention to Microsoft Xbox Series S (average price ¥2,399), or wait for the Double Eleven promotion.
2.Experience first: For large arcade game consoles, it is recommended to choose commercial grade products with physical joysticks (¥5,000+). For home models, please pay attention to size adaptation.
3.Anti-fraud tips: The "half-price PS5 direct from factory" scam has recently appeared, and the price difference through formal channels should not be lower than 15% of the official price.
5. Forecast of future price trends
Industry analysts believe that as chip supply improves, console prices may fall by 5-8% in the fourth quarter, but retro models may continue to rise due to their niche attributes. Players are advised to pay attention to official updates after the Tokyo Game Show in September.
(The full text has a total of 856 words, data statistics period: August 15-25, 2023)
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