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Updated · Wccftech · Oct 18

Sony Eyes PlayStation 6 Above $1,000 as RAM and SSD Costs Top $680

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Updated · Wccftech · Oct 18

Sony Eyes PlayStation 6 Above $1,000 as RAM and SSD Costs Top $680

3 articles · Updated · Wccftech · Oct 18

$680 in RAM and NAND costs alone is expected to push Sony's PlayStation 6 above $1,000, making a launch price higher than current-generation consoles.
GDDR7 prices have climbed to about $20-$23 per GB from an earlier projection of $3, sharply inflating the console's bill of materials before other components are added.
Sony is still reportedly targeting a late-2027 launch, with a 32GB RAM and 2TB SSD setup seen as the most likely balance for 4K gaming and modern file sizes.
A price above $1,000 could curb early sales and extend the cross-generation period, with a digital-only design looking increasingly likely ahead of planned disc-production sunset in early 2028.

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