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Former PlayStation Boss Shawn Layden Says Sony Doesn't Need Expensive PS6, It Needs Cheap PS5
IGN • • technology
Key Points:
- Former PlayStation boss Shawn Layden advocates for Sony to focus on producing a more affordable version of the PS5, around $300, rather than developing an expensive PS6 priced at $1,200.
- Layden argues that current PS5 hardware already offers sufficient power, and true innovation would come from making the console smaller and cheaper instead of increasing performance at a high cost.
- Since its 2020 launch, PS5 prices have risen significantly, with the base model now $649 and the Pro version $899, contributing to declining console sales amid global economic pressures.
- Sony is reportedly reconsidering the PS6 launch timeline, potentially delaying it to 2028 or 2029, as hardware costs and consumer demand remain uncertain.
- Early PS6 details are scarce, but leaks suggest high component costs and potential new features like frame generation, raising concerns about the console’s future price and market reception.
