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Recent reports suggest that the upcoming PlayStation 6 could carry a retail price exceeding $1000. This potential cost increase is largely attributed to the rising expense of essential hardware components, particularly RAM, which is currently in high demand by AI data centers.
An industry leaker, Kepler_L2, noted that the combined cost of RAM and NAND for the console currently exceeds $680. This figure represents a significant increase from the initial design phase, fueling concerns that the final consumer price will be prohibitively expensive for many potential buyers.
Sony has not issued any official announcements regarding the console's specifications or pricing. Furthermore, the company has explicitly stated that it cannot afford to sell the hardware at a significant loss, which complicates efforts to keep the retail price accessible to the general public.
There is ongoing speculation that the release date might be delayed beyond the anticipated 2027 window to mitigate the impact of high component costs. However, it remains uncertain if such a postponement will successfully normalize pricing given the ongoing global RAM supply challenges.
