The PS6’s memory and storage alone reportedly cost more than $680
A leaker says the PS6’s memory and storage could cost Sony more than $680, adding to estimates that the console’s total component cost may approach $1,000. If accurate, the figures could make it harder for Sony to launch the console at a lower price without taking significant losses.
The leaker did not explain how the estimate was calculated, and Sony has not confirmed the PS6’s specifications or price. Sony’s hardware chief has said the company does not intend to sell hardware at significant losses; component shortages may also affect costs and timing. The article says the console could arrive as early as 2028 and may be digital-only.
- Leaker estimates PS6 memory and storage cost more than $680.
- Total component costs were previously estimated near $1,000.
- Sony has not confirmed the figures, specifications or price.
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The case for
If the estimate is accurate, unusually expensive memory and storage could push the PS6’s component costs towards $1,000, making a low launch price difficult without substantial losses for Sony. A cautious price or delayed launch could help the company avoid unsustainable subsidies and respond to component shortages.
The case against
The estimate comes from a leaker whose calculation is unexplained, while Sony has not confirmed the console’s specifications, price or timing. It may therefore be premature to infer that the PS6 must be expensive: costs could change, and Sony could pursue other pricing or product strategies without taking significant losses.