PlayStation and Xbox Console Launch Prices Adjusted for Inflation
For gamers, it is always exciting when a new gaming generation arrives, as it means they can expect amazing advancements and mind-blowing innovations. To experience these requires cracking open that wallet and forking out some cash. Over the years, the price of both Microsoft and Sony consoles has fluctuated, and while gamers may complain about how expensive the PS5 and Xbox Series X are, they aren't the most expensive consoles from either company when taking inflation into consideration.
Fortunately, this time around, Xbox and PlayStation offer cheaper versions of their current-generation consoles, though gamers have to be willing to make a few sacrifices. With PlayStation, this means living without a disc drive and relying entirely on digital downloads. For Xbox gamers, this means enjoying games at a slightly lower resolution.
How PlayStation Stars Compares to Microsoft Rewards
Sony's venture into gaming started off with the PlayStation, which was launched in 1995. The console was a colossal success, and since its release, it has sold over 102 million units. At launch, the PS1 cost $299 which, adjusted for inflation, equates to about $581 in 2022. The PS1 was followed by the even more successful PS2, which was released in 2000. To date, it has sold over 158 million units, and bestselling games on the console include hits like Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas and Gran Turismo 4. At launch, the PS2 also cost $299, which equates to about $514 in 2022.
Following the global success of the PS2, gamers were eager to see what Sony would produce next. The PS3 launched in 2006, and it was the first console to make use of Blu-ray technology. It also introduced the Sixaxis controller, although Sony quickly reverted to the DualShock
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