Fresh reports suggest that the next-generation PlayStation console, widely expected to be the successor to the PlayStation 5, may not be as expensive as previously feared. Despite ongoing concerns around rising memory and component costs, early estimates indicate that the PlayStation 6 could launch at a price closer to current PS5 levels rather than crossing the $1,000 mark.
Pricing Expectations Remain Lower Than Worst-Case Fears
According to recent analysis based on supply chain estimates and leaks from a known insider Moore’s Law Is Dead, the PS6 could carry a launch price of around $749.
Digital TrendsThe report suggests that manufacturing costs for the console may reach roughly $743 per unit, with memory alone accounting for a significant portion of that expense. In fact, around $300 of the cost could come from RAM, while storage components like SSDs also remain expensive.
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