PlayStation 6 Material Cost Hits $960, Up $200 Since March
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Updated · Insider Gaming · Jun 28
PlayStation 6 Material Cost Hits $960, Up $200 Since March
3 articles · Updated · Insider Gaming · Jun 28
Summary
$960 is the reported current bill of materials for Sony's PlayStation 6, according to leaker Kepler_K2, up from $760 in March 2026.
That $200 jump in a few months points to a far pricier launch than past consoles, because Sony has typically subsidized hardware by only about $100-$200.
RAM and SSD prices are still expected to rise as AI demand strains supply, potentially pushing the PS6's build cost above $1,000 before release.
If those component increases continue into the rumored 2027 launch window, some estimates in the report suggest manufacturing cost could reach $1,400-$1,500, raising the odds of repeated price hikes or a near-$999 debut.