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Speculation regarding the upcoming PlayStation 6 has intensified following claims from leaker Kepler_L2 on the NeoGaf forum. The informant suggests that the console's RAM and NAND storage alone could exceed $680, a figure surpassing the total retail price of the current PlayStation 5.
These hardware cost estimates have fluctuated due to market volatility. Kepler_L2 previously estimated a $760 bill of materials in March, but updated this to $960 in June, citing a crisis in the memory market. These figures exclude additional expenses such as research, development, marketing, and logistics.
Beyond memory, the console may feature a GPU capable of 40 teraflops, potentially making it twice as powerful as the PS5 Pro. While Sony may secure bulk purchasing discounts, the high cost of advanced chips and VRAM suggests the total manufacturing cost could exceed $1,000, leading to expectations of a high consumer price point.
While Sony has not provided official details, the company is actively filing patents for technologies like frame generation, AI-driven NPC training, and automated hardware diagnostics. Analysts anticipate a release no earlier than late 2028, following reports of Sony phasing out physical disc support by January of that year.
