Hardware insider Kepler2 claims that the combined cost of memory and NAND components for the PS6 could reach $680. For comparison, the estimated cost for the corresponding components in the PS5 was around $100, representing a roughly 6.8-fold difference, though this data has not been confirmed by Sony.
Related analyses attribute the cost increase to the持续 rising prices of memory. Procurement competition driven by AI companies building data centers may also continue to push up demand for related products.
Building on this, media outlets further assume that the cost of the remaining PS6 components is roughly equivalent to that of the PS5, estimating the total console cost could reach approximately $1,200. Based on this estimate, even if Sony absorbs significant hardware losses, keeping the retail price around $1,000 may still prove difficult.
As a historical reference, the PS3 launched at $600, with estimated losses of $200 to $300 per unit. Related analyses suggest that an excessively high launch price could impact market acceptance.
However, the $1,200 total console cost, the $1,000 price threshold, and sales prospects are all based on rumorsExpanded hypothetical analysis, not information released by Sony. The final specifications, material procurement conditions, launch date, and business strategy for the PS6 have not yet been officially confirmed.