- The PS6 RAM & SSD costs are expected to exceed $680, according to a hardware leaker.
- The console’s overall bill of materials already hovers around $1000.
- Sony previously said it has no plans to sell the PS6 at a loss, so we could be looking at a $1000+ console.
Memory prices have touched the sky since late 2025, spelling trouble for the next-gen Xbox and Sony consoles. Both the PS6 and Xbox Helix are expected to launch at $1000, even after internal delays, as component scarcity grows in the gaming industry.
A new report claims PS6’s storage and memory costs have exceeded $680, not counting the console’s CPU, GPU, and other components. In other words, the PS6’s RAM & SSD costs are now higher than the current base 1TB PS5, which goes for $649.
Why it matters: Sony’s next-gen console will be difficult to afford for many gamers worldwide, especially as the bill of materials has already risen nearly $1000. With Xbox Helix having nearly the same price, the next console generation might see a pretty poor reception.
On NeoGAF, trusted hardware leaker Kepler clarifies that PS6 RAM and NAND costs alone are $680. He previously mentioned that the console’s overall bill of materials was already nearly reaching the $1000 mark.
Considering that Sony has no plans to sell the PS6 at a loss, we could be looking at a price higher than $1000 just so the company can avoid being in the red. The exorbitant price tag is expected even as the PS6 is rumored to skip a disc drive to save costs.
Therefore, it will be incredibly difficult for most gamers to upgrade to the next-gen consoles. Analysts expect a grim 40% drop in sales compared to the current generation because of the devastating jump in prices.
The same leaker has also previously claimed that it’s not possible for Sony to sell the PS6 handheld below $600, thanks to rising LPDDR memory prices.
Additionally, Xbox Helix will supposedly be 40% faster than PS6 on paper because of its higher 56 TFLOPS of GPU power, compared to PS6’s 40 TFLOPS.
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Shameer Sarfaraz has previously worked for eXputer as a Senior News Writer for several years. Now with Tech4Gamers, he loves to devoutly keep up with the latest gaming and entertainment industries. He has a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science and years of experience reporting on games. Besides his passion for breaking news stories, Shahmeer loves spending his leisure time farming away in Stardew Valley. VGC, IGN, GameSpot, Game Rant, TheGamer, GamingBolt, The Verge, NME, Metro, Dot Esports, GameByte, Kotaku Australia, PC Gamer, and more have cited his articles.
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