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PS6 Cost May Top $1,000 Amid RAM Shortage
20 Oct
Summary
- PlayStation 6 component costs could exceed $1,000.
- RAM and storage prices have surged due to AI demand.
- Sony aims to avoid selling consoles at a significant loss.
The hardware expenses for the forthcoming PlayStation 6 are projected to exceed $1,000, a significant increase from earlier estimates. Leaked information suggests that memory and storage components alone might surpass the cost of the entire PlayStation 5's bill of materials at launch. This escalation is primarily attributed to the "RAMageddon" phenomenon, where the AI industry's intense demand for RAM and NAND flash storage has dramatically inflated prices.
These rising costs present a challenge for Sony, which has previously stated its intention to avoid substantial losses on console sales. Considering the escalating component expenses, research and development, and labor, the production cost per PlayStation 6 unit could well surpass $1,000. This trend mirrors broader industry shifts, with budget tech becoming increasingly expensive and overall tech shipments experiencing declines.
