https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ps6-price-tag-facing-1-000-nightmare-as-ai-data-centres-send-component-costs-soaringContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ps6-price-tag-facing-1-000-nightmare-as-ai-data-centres-send-component-costs-soaringhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ps6-price-tag-facing-1-000-nightmare-as-ai-data-centres-send-component-costs-soaring#u142795Wed, 21 Oct 2026 09:45:12 +0000Sony faces a potential pricing challenge for the upcoming PlayStation 6 console as hardware expenses climb toward the $1,000 threshold. Escalating component costs are driven heavily by AI data centre demand, which is inflating prices for essential hardware parts. According to a leaker cited by industry reports, RAM and storage alone reportedly cost Sony over $680. These manufacturing pressures have sparked discussions among gamers regarding console affordability, though official retail figures remain unconfirmed by the manufacturer.Why it mattersHardware manufacturing headwinds for upcoming vi