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A $1000 PlayStation 6 No Longer Sounds Crazy, As Sony Doesn't Intend To Sell Hardware At Significant Losses
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Key Points:
- The PlayStation 6 is expected to launch amid significant challenges in consumer tech, with rising component costs, particularly for RAM and SSDs, pushing the bill of materials close to $1000.
- Sony has indicated it will not heavily subsidize the PlayStation 6, suggesting the console's retail price may exceed previous expectations and potentially surpass the $1000 mark.
- In a recent investor Q&A, Sony emphasized it does not intend to sell hardware at significant losses and has already implemented price increases outside Japan without seeing a decline in demand.
- Sony highlighted alternative strategies like the PlayStation Portal Remote Player to offer gaming experiences beyond traditional consoles, possibly mitigating the impact of high hardware prices.
- Enhanced cloud gaming support and potential new handheld devices may serve as more affordable entry points into the next generation, addressing market conditions driven by rising component costs.
