Discussions surrounding the potential price of next-generation consoles, such as the PlayStation 6, are actively being debated by analysts and insiders amidst rising component costs.
Insider KeplerL2 estimates the manufacturing cost of the PS6 to be approximately $760, suggesting a retail price of $699. He further notes that Sony might have more flexibility in its pricing strategy given a shifting competitive landscape, where Xbox is no longer considered a direct rival.
However, not all experts share this conservative estimation. Several analysts, including Toto and van Drunen, believe that the PS6’s price could potentially reach $999 or even $1000. They emphasize that a persistent memory shortage could be a key factor, making a ‘$1000 console the new norm’.