PS6 RAM and SSD Costs Reportedly Exceed $680, Leaker Claims

The PlayStation 6 could face significantly higher production costs than previous Sony consoles, with a new claim suggesting that its memory and storage components alone may cost more than $680.

Hardware insider Kepler_L2 shared the estimate in a NeoGAF discussion, stating that the combined cost of RAM and NAND flash memory has already exceeded $680.

The figure is particularly notable because it excludes several essential components, including the processor, graphics hardware, motherboard, cooling system, and power supply.

Kepler_L2 previously estimated that the PlayStation 6's bill of materials could approach $1,000. The latest claim raises further questions about whether Sony will be able to offer its next-generation console at a competitive retail price.

Rising memory and storage costs have become an increasing concern across the technology industry, partly due to demand from AI infrastructure and broader semiconductor supply constraints.

However, the rumored $680 figure has not been independently verified, and it remains unclear whether it reflects Sony's actual supplier agreements or the insider's estimates based on current market conditions.

Manufacturing costs also do not directly determine a console's retail price. Sony could negotiate different component prices, adjust hardware specifications, or accept lower margins to make the system more affordable.

A launch price exceeding $1,000 is therefore a possibility being discussed rather than a confirmed outcome.

Sony has not officially announced the PlayStation 6's final specifications, production costs, release date, or retail price.