Updated
Updated · Eurogamer.net · Jun 29
PS6 BoM Jumps to $960, Putting Sony on Track for a $1,000 Price
Updated
Updated · Eurogamer.net · Jun 29

PS6 BoM Jumps to $960, Putting Sony on Track for a $1,000 Price

3 articles · Updated · Eurogamer.net · Jun 29

Summary

  • $960 is KeplerL2’s latest estimated bill of materials for Sony’s unannounced PlayStation 6, up $200 from the leaker’s March estimate of about $760 per unit.
  • AI-driven shortages in RAM and storage are cited as the main driver, and the BoM excludes shipping, storage and R&D, implying Sony would likely sell the console at a loss below $1,000.
  • A launch price near $1,000 would mark a record high for a PlayStation console, extending pressure already visible in Sony’s repeated PS5 price increases, most recently in March.
  • Sony has not announced the PS6 or set pricing or a launch date, leaving the leak as an early signal of how component inflation could reshape next-generation console pricing.

Insights

If the PS6 offers little visual improvement, how can Sony possibly justify a price tag well over $1,000?
As hardware costs skyrocket, will Sony be forced to abandon physical consoles for a cloud-based PlayStation future?
With the AI industry devouring essential hardware, is the era of the affordable gaming console officially over?