PS6 RAM and SSD Costs Reportedly Exceed $680

The PlayStation 6 could become significantly more expensive to manufacture than previous Sony consoles, with a new claim suggesting that its RAM and SSD storage alone now cost more than $680.

Hardware insider KeplerL2 shared the estimate in a NeoGAF discussion, raising concerns about the potential launch price of Sony's next-generation console.

According to the leaker, the combined cost of RAM and NAND flash storage has exceeded $680, surpassing the current $649.99 retail price of the standard PlayStation 5 in the United States.

The estimate does not include the processor, graphics hardware, cooling system, power supply, or other components required to manufacture the console.

KeplerL2 previously suggested that the PS6's total bill of materials had increased from approximately $760 in March 2026 to around $960 by July.

The rising estimates come amid higher memory prices, partly driven by demand from AI data centers and broader pressure on semiconductor supply.

These costs have prompted speculation that the PlayStation 6 could launch at $1,000 or more. However, manufacturing costs do not directly determine retail pricing, as Sony could choose to subsidize the hardware or adjust its final specifications.

Reports have also suggested that Sony may offer the PS6 without a built-in disc drive to reduce production costs, although the company has not confirmed this possibility.

Sony has yet to officially reveal the PlayStation 6's specifications, release date, manufacturing costs, or retail price.

For now, the figures remain unverified estimates from a hardware insider rather than confirmed information from Sony.