PS6 RAM and Storage Alone Reportedly Cost Sony Over $680, Claims Leaker
Rising component costs driven by high demand from artificial intelligence data centers threaten to push the retail price of Sony's upcoming PlayStation 6 console past $1,000. Hardware leaker KeplerL2 posted on NeoGAF that the system memory and NAND flash storage for the next-generation console cost over $680 alone. This valuation has fueled speculation about a potential thousand-dollar price tag, exceeding the entire retail cost of a PlayStation 5. Sony has previously stated that it does not plan to sell hardware at significant losses, raising questions about how the company will price the device for consumers.
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- ✓ Hardware leaker KeplerL2 claimed on NeoGAF that the RAM and NAND flash storage in Sony's next console cost over $680.
- ✓ Sony has stated that it does not intend to sell hardware at significant losses.
What changed
Hardware leakers revealed that the RAM and storage expenses alone for the PlayStation 6 exceed $680.
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PlayStation 6 Component Costs Driven Up by High Memory Prices
Rising component costs driven by high demand from artificial intelligence data centers threaten to push the retail price of Sony's upcoming PlayStation 6 console past $1,000. Hardware leaker KeplerL2 posted on NeoGAF that the system memory and NAND flash storage for the next-generation console cost over $680 alone. This valuation has fueled speculation about a potential thousand-dollar price tag, exceeding the entire retail cost of a PlayStation 5. Sony has previously stated that it does not plan to sell hardware at significant losses, raising questions about how the company will price the device for consumers.
Why it matters
Memory and storage component expenses have surged due to intense pressure from artificial intelligence data centers competing for the same hardware resources. The memory crunch is affecting upcoming hardware more severely than anticipated. Sony has not officially confirmed any specifications, official production costs, or a targeted release date for the console.
What is confirmed
- Hardware leaker KeplerL2 claimed on NeoGAF that the RAM and NAND flash storage in Sony's next console cost over $680.
- Sony has stated that it does not intend to sell hardware at significant losses.
Still unconfirmed
- The retail price of the PlayStation 6 could exceed $1,000 due to soaring component costs.
What to watch next
- Official cost or specification announcements from Sony regarding the PlayStation 6.
- Shifts in global RAM and NAND flash market prices driven by artificial intelligence demand.
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