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PlayStation 6 might be significantly more expensive than players expected. According to the latest information from well-known leaker Kepler_L2, just the RAM and the NAND memory used in the SSD are said to cost over $680. That's more than the current U.S. price of a standard PS5. Will Sony's next console cross the psychological $1,000 threshold?
Memory prices are driving up the cost
Kepler_L2, known for leaks about AMD hardware and consoles, shared new information on the NeoGAF forum. According to his estimates, the RAM and NAND memory alone for the PlayStation 6 already exceed $680. And that doesn't include the CPU, GPU, cooling, or the other components.
These aren't the first worrying reports. As recently as March, the leaker estimated the total cost of PlayStation 6 components at around $760. By the end of June, however, he reported another $200 increase, which put the components alone at roughly $960.
Is PlayStation 6 a victim of the rise of artificial intelligence?
Behind rising costs is, among other things, huge demand for DRAM and NAND memory from data centers developing artificial intelligence. Limited supply and high component prices could significantly hinder Sony from creating an affordably priced console. According to earlier leaks, the PS6 could get as much as 30 GB of GDDR7 memory, which is far more than a standard PS5. The specification remains unconfirmed.
So will the PS6 really cost more than $1,000? It's a possible scenario, but for now only speculation. Sony could decide to sell the console below production cost, and memory prices could change before launch.
The manufacturer has not yet revealed an official price, specifications, or release date for the PlayStation 6.
Sources: NeoGAF @ Kepler_L2, OC3D
