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PS6 Could Launch at Almost Twice the Price of the PS5
Sony is facing challenges with the upcoming PlayStation 6, which might be launched at a price approaching $1,000 due to a $200 increase in component costs attributed to a memory shortage. This situation arises as AI data centers consume an increasing amount of memory, affecting the supply available for gaming hardware. Without official confirmation from Sony regarding the pricing or release date, speculation about the console's future continues amidst economic considerations.
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Published 3 Jul 2026, 13:55 UTC2 min read
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Summary
TL;DR
- PlayStation 6 anticipated to cost near $1,000.
- Component costs increased to approximately $960.
- Sony may have to absorb costs or increase the selling price significantly.
- Memory shortages impacting various consumer electronics.
- Launch date remains unconfirmed, with speculation for 2027 to 2028.
Interesting facts
- The PS5 was initially launched at $499.
- Historically, consoles are sold at a loss to promote software sales and subscriptions.
- Gartner predicts continued rises in DRAM and solid-state storage prices.