This article was updated by Andrea Trama on April 9, 2026, with mentions of the PS6's rumored price and recent predictions about cloud gaming. It was first published on March 30.
Sony's PlayStation 6 console could be costly to manufacture, according to a report from a hardware insider on social media. Although Sony has remained tight-lipped about the next PlayStation console's price and capabilities, the cost to make and sell each unit would depend on a few ongoing market factors, such as the DRAM shortage crisis.
The latest PS6 news came amid a controversial time for the PlayStation brand. Due to the aforementioned RAM crisis affecting prices across the entire global economy, the prices of the PS5 console lineup will be increased across the globe, effective Thursday, April 2. The disc-based PS5 Slim console will start at $649.99, up from the current $549, with the digital variant going up from $499 to $599. The largest price jump will be for the PS5 Pro, as it will increase from $749 to $899, a $150 price hike from its current standing. Ergo, interested console buyers do not have much time left to get a new PS5 system before the...
