PS6’s Memory and Storage Costs Exceed $680, Insider Claims
- Leaker Kepler_L2 reports that the PS6’s RAM and NAND memory costs over $680.
- The console’s bill of materials has reportedly risen to nearly $1,000.
- Sony remains committed to an all-digital future, potentially phasing out disc support by 2028.
The memory and storage costs of the PlayStation 6 (PS6) have been reported to exceed $680, according to leaker Kepler_L2. In a NeoGAF thread, Kepler_L2 stated that “RAM + NAND alone is over $680,” responding to a forum user who questioned an earlier cost estimate and implied Sony could subsidize the PS6 to launch at $680.
In June, Kepler_L2 also claimed that the overall bill of materials for the PS6 has now approached nearly $1,000, which is an increase from an earlier estimate of approximately $760. This aligns with statements made by Sony Interactive Entertainment’s Hideaki Nishino, who informed investors in June that “as a principle, we do not intend to sell hardware at significant losses.”
While Kepler_L2 did not disclose how they calculated the cost, Sony has not confirmed any specifications or pricing details for the PS6. The ongoing global component shortage, exacerbated by the rise of AI datacenters, conflicts, and price-fixing allegations, is affecting console manufacturing.
As a result, the release of Sony’s next console may be delayed. The PS6 is expected to be released without physical disc support, fully embracing Sony’s discussion of a digital-only future. Despite consumer pushback, the company has expressed confidence in transitioning away from discs by 2028, coinciding with the earliest anticipated market availability of the PS6. Furthermore, Sony is likely to enhance its focus on subscriptions and cross-generational gaming models.
News Courtesy of Eurogamer
