PS6 RAM and NAND Alone Could Cost Over $680, Total Price Might Top $1,000

Ever wonder how much the PS6 might actually cost to build? If a new rumor is to be believed, you might want to start saving now—because the numbers aren't pretty.

According to insider Kepler_L2, the RAM and NAND storage alone for the PS6 could cost over $680. That's just two components. When you factor in the GPU, CPU, and everything else, the total bill of materials could easily exceed $1,000. And apparently, it was already approaching that mark months ago.

Kepler_L2 has a bit of a track record here—they recently claimed the PS6 was taped out for 40 TFLOPS, while Project Helix (presumably the next Xbox) is targeting 56 TFLOPS. So this latest claim adds more fuel to the fire that next-gen hardware is going to be expensive.

Sony's CEO Hideaki Nishino has already said the company doesn't "intend to sell hardware at significant losses." That's a pretty clear signal that you shouldn't expect Sony to eat hundreds of dollars per console just to keep the price down. He also mentioned the company is "carefully monitoring the market and continuing to evaluate our approach," and emphasized making "every effort to ensure that customers fully understand the value we provide in relation to pricing."

Of course, Nishino also admitted he's unsure when the next PlayStation will launch, citing challenges in the current global landscape. Memory shortages are a real concern—Xbox CEO Asha Sharma even said they'll affect availability and pricing for the next-gen Xbox. So it wouldn't be shocking if both consoles end up north of $1,000.

As for a delay? Don't count on it. Various reports claim the PS6 is full steam ahead for a late 2027 launch, and that apparently includes Project Helix too. So while the price might sting, the timeline seems locked in.

Whether Sony has a plan to subsidize the PS6—maybe until RAM costs drop—remains to be seen. But if these rumors hold any weight, you might want to start budgeting now.

What do you think? Would you pay over $1,000 for a next-gen console, or is that a hard pass?