Multiple outlets report that estimated hardware costs for the PlayStation 6 are high, focusing on memory and storage. Eurogamer and VGC cite claims that the console’s memory components alone exceed about $680 per unit, while Kotaku similarly reports that memory parts could cost more than $700.
The reports attribute the figures to hardware-insider speculation rather than confirmed manufacturer pricing. They also suggest that broader next-generation component costs could push the overall bill even higher, with VGC noting the possibility that total costs may exceed $1,000 depending on final specifications and supply-chain conditions. The articles present these estimates as part of an ongoing trend of rising production expenses for advanced electronics, but they do not provide verified cost breakdowns or final PS6 pricing.
Taken together, the outlets agree on the central point: the proposed PS6 memory and storage estimates would represent a significant share of the console’s potential manufacturing cost, but exact totals remain uncertain until details are officially confirmed.