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Sony's PlayStation 6 Price Is Set To Surpass $1000, As RAM and SSD Costs Have Risen Over $680
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Key Points:
- Sony is reportedly targeting a late 2027 release for the PlayStation 6 despite challenging market conditions and rising component costs.
- The cost of RAM and SSD alone for the PlayStation 6 is estimated to be over $680, likely pushing the console's retail price above $1000, which may limit affordability for many gamers.
- Current RAM prices have surged dramatically, with GDDR7 costing around $20-$23 per GB compared to the initial projected $3 per GB during early console design.
- Speculated configurations suggest the PlayStation 6 could feature 32GB of RAM and a 2TB SSD, or possibly 40GB RAM with 1TB storage, especially if it launches as a digital-only console.
- Due to high production costs, Sony is expected to proceed with the launch rather than delay, resulting in a potentially extended cross-generation period for the console.
