PlayStation 6 Price Could Approach $1,000 Amid RAM Shortage
Sony's stated refusal to subsidize hardware costs means the PS6 could launch at a price more than double the PS5's original launch price, a threshold that would test consumer willingness to pay for next-generation consoles.
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Leaker KeplerL2 reports that the PlayStation 6's bill of materials has risen to around $960 as of June 2026, driven by a RAM shortage tied to AI demand. Sony president Hideaki Nishino told investors the company will not absorb cost increases, prioritizing profitability over expanding the user base. The expected retail price may approach $1,000.
Leaker KeplerL2 estimates the PlayStation 6's bill of materials reached $960 as of June 2026, a $200 increase from March. The rising cost is tied to a global RAM shortage driven by AI demand, which is also pushing up prices for PCs and smartphones. Sony president Hideaki Nishino told investors the company will not absorb the increases, instead prioritizing profitability per user over expanding the install base. The expected retail price now approaches $1,000, more than double the PS5's original launch price. Nishino also mentioned a push for a seamless experience beyond the living room, fueling speculation about a handheld console. Leakers describe a SoC codenamed Canis, a smaller PS6 processor for a handheld, with specs that could exceed the Xbox Series S in a portable form factor.
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