Leaker: PS6 RAM and storage alone could cost over $680
A hardware leaker says memory and NAND components for Sony's unannounced console could push its retail price above $1000.
A hardware leaker posting as Kepler_L2 said in a NeoGAF thread that the RAM and NAND storage components for the PlayStation 6 alone would cost more than $680, according to polygon.com. The claim was posted on the forum and concerns a console Sony has not announced.
That component figure backs the possibility that the PS6 could retail for more than $1000, if the leak is accurate. Sony has not announced the PS6, its price or its specifications, so none of the figures have been confirmed by the company.
The claim lands amid broader movement in console pricing. The PS5 currently retails for about $200 more than at launch, a rise Sony has tied to component costs, and console prices have been raised multiple times over the last year. Sony has said it cannot sell the console at a significant loss.
The PS6 design was previously confirmed, and some speculated that its release could be pushed past the expected 2027 window because of high RAM costs. Component pricing has been a recurring theme for the industry, with the cost of memory in particular drawing attention ahead of the next hardware cycle.
Quick answers
How much will the PS6 cost?
Sony has not announced a price. A leaker posting as Kepler_L2 said the RAM and NAND components alone cost more than $680, supporting the possibility of a retail price above $1000.
Has Sony announced the PS6?
No. Sony has not announced the PS6, its price or its specifications.