Hardware leaker KeplerL2 claims that the cost of RAM and NAND flash alone for Sony's next-generation console, the PS6, already exceeds $680, not including the APU, cooling system, power supply, and other hardware. If component prices remain under pressure, the PS6's price could be significantly higher than the PS5 Pro, potentially reaching or even exceeding $1,000.
Some forum users suggested that $680 might be Sony's subsidized retail price, but KeplerL2's response implies that this pricing is hard to justify given the rumored storage and memory costs. The leaker's estimate for the PS6's total bill of materials has also risen from around $760 in March to approximately $960 in July.
Existing leaks point to GDDR7 memory with a 160-bit bus, supporting up to 40GB, with 30GB considered the more likely configuration. There are also reports that Sony has explored reducing memory capacity to control overall system costs.
The related cost pressures are believed to be linked to AI data centers heavily absorbing DRAM and NAND supplies, driving up component prices. However, the figures mentioned above are all based on leaks and media estimates, not official costs, specifications, or retail pricing released by Sony. Since procurement contracts, mass production timelines, and final configurations remain unclear, it is still uncertain whether current component prices accurately reflect the actual costs at the time of the PS6's launch.