The PlayStation 6 memory (RAM) and storage (SSD) will reportedly cost over $680, according to insider KeplerL2 on NeoGAF (via VideoGamesChronicle).
“RAM + NAND alone is over $680,” said the insider on the current cost of those two components on the PS6. These component costs originally cost Sony far less when the design was originally finalized.
The cost of memory and storage have risen dramatically over the last few years due to shortages driven by the demand of AI data centers. This has been seen in the increased prices of the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and the Nintendo Switch 2.
The price of the PS5 Digital Edition has increased from $400 in 2020 up to $600 now, while the PS5 with a disc drive has gone up from $500 to $650. The Xbox Series S 512GB has increased from $300 to $500 and the Xbox Series X with a disc drive from $500 to $800. The Nintendo Switch 2 has gone up from $450 to $500.
A life-long and avid gamer, William D’Angelo was first introduced to VGChartz in 2007. After years of supporting the site, he was brought on in 2010 as a junior analyst, working his way up to lead analyst in 2012 and taking over the hardware estimates in 2017. He has expanded his involvement in the gaming community by producing content on his own YouTube channel and Twitch channel. You can follow the author on Bluesky.
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