PS6 Could Be Cheaper Than Expected, Despite $1,000 Concerns

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Following the recent price increase for the PlayStation 5, some experts are wondering if Sony’s next console could end up costing around $1,000.

The PS5 Pro, previously expected to cost less, will now likely be priced at $899.99 starting next week due to the worsening economic situation.

The company behind the console will likely profit a lot from its powerful new system, but the profit margin is surprisingly high, particularly considering the next console, the PS6, is predicted to be much more advanced.

There’s been talk that the new console might not launch as planned in 2027. However, because the company probably already has deals with suppliers and has set up production, delaying the console could actually be more expensive than releasing it on schedule.

Plus, the economy might not recover by 2028 or 2029. Artificial intelligence data centers are using up a lot of computer parts, and high inflation is still a major problem.

Reliable hardware leaker KeplerL2 has shared some new information about the PlayStation 6, including possible pricing and when it might be released.

In a post on NeoGAF, he suggested that his calculation of the console’s manufacturing costs could be a positive sign.

Right now, I estimate the cost of components for the PS6 to be around $760. That means a price of $699 is still achievable if we get some financial assistance. However, it’s unclear if Sony will even try to reach that price point now that Xbox isn’t a direct competitor.

This is just our guess, and we can’t confirm if it’s correct. It’s based on the idea that the final technical details for the new console are set, and that the economy will stay stable.

It’s also uncertain if KeplerL2’s calculations include expenses like shipping, storage, and retailer markups. These additional costs could increase the final price beyond his current estimate.

If all of this information is correct, you might still be able to find a console for less than $1,000, which is a relief considering current prices.

The source also offered some explanation for Sony’s delay in launching the system, hinting at complex decision-making processes.

He said:

If Sony were to postpone its plans, AMD could potentially use the advanced 3nm manufacturing capacity for other products. However, it’s unlikely there’s enough demand, as AMD’s most powerful data center processors currently use a more advanced 2nm process. Consequently, Sony would likely face a fee, and the cost of the wafers needed for a product launch in 2028 or 2029 would probably be significantly higher.

The only potential reason to postpone the launch would be waiting for prices of RAM and NAND storage to drop significantly. However, it’s impossible to predict if or when those prices will fall, or by how much. Delaying the launch is therefore risky, so sticking to the original 2027 plan is the most sensible approach.

We’re starting to believe that Sony will release the PS6 in 2027 as planned, no matter what.

It’s unclear how well the machine will sell in the current economic climate, but the company may have already progressed too far with its marketing plans to make significant changes now.

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2026-03-29 18:07