Launching PS6 and Xbox Helix at $1,000 could lead to a nearly 40% drop in sales over five years, analyst warns
Analysts predict a steep decline in console sales if the next-gen PlayStation and Xbox launch at $1,000
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Analysts predict a steep decline in console sales if the next-gen PlayStation and Xbox launch at $1,000
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