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 Update:
Apparently they mispoke about the price.

[quote=""]Important to note, they said afterwards that they mispoke about pricepoints, and he mean to say $60 and $50, rather than $70 and $60.[/quote]

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UPDATE: Summary by Examiner

• They have never been more prepaired or ready for a new console launch
• Giant leap for the industry, every step and function. "Between 8 & 10 times the power of current generation."
• Not limited to current generation "1080p, 60 fps, camera IQ"
• All of internal software will work flawlessly.
• What used to take months will now "take days" to do.
• Seeing new ways to approach current IP's and new IP's.
• The ability to have cross platform play, will open up new consumer base.
• EA has slimmed down their lineup from 85 games to 15 core titles
• Allows stream lining the backbone of game creation
• Sony and Microsoft in-line for their transition will reduce cost of production
• 5% to 10% increase in cost of production on current games.
• No pricing on retail games set, but you may see a trend of "$69.99" at start and dropping down to $59.99 similar to the beginning of the current generation.
• Saving time and money in comparison to the roadmap they set up last year.
• Data collected on gamers through created technology and algorithms allow them to engage the players.
• Gross margin as gone from 55% in 2010 to 55-65% range currently.
• Due to the transition into the digital world from boxed gaming.
• Discussed the progression and advantage of the PS4 in regards to downloading games
• Many more opportunities in "always on" connected gaming
• The focus is always focused on the "consumer experience"
• Discussion of margins in regards to digital expansion packs and the margins it drives
• Doing so builds an actual community, and overall over time, more profitability
• Building into all games micro-transaction: "Consumers are enjoying and embracing that way of the business"
• Over $25 Million revenue in micro-transactions alone last quarter.
• Much has been learned on infrastructure in regards to the failed iOs launch of the Simpsons.
• Absence at PS4 reveal is not indicative to their status on the console.
• Between now and E3 you will see a lot of stuff from EA
• Thrilled with the PS4 specs - the new Battlefield is stunning

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My feeble summary:

• Talked about "Gen 4" consoles (PS4/720) and implied comparable power ratio between the two
• "8-10x the power of current gen consoles"
• Implied they will launch very close to each other
• Theorized that initial launch prices for EA games could be $69.99 (if that is what the high end MSRP set by Sony/Microsoft is)
• Will continue to support digital download business, but internet infrastructure globally means retail is hugely important for the foreseeable future
• FIFA 14 definitely coming this year (cross gen title)
• Battlefield 4 looks amazing; implied 1080p/60fps (target for next gen games)
• 15 core titles being worked on for next gen

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[QUOTE="ShadowDeathX"]Origin support confirmed.[/QUOTE]

They can get origin running on PSN?