The PlayStation 6 is likely to launch with a price well north of $1,000, according to a credible industry insider. Although the PS6 is allegedly still over a year away from release, the increasing hardware costs for console manufacturers seem poised to affect its launch price for consumers. Following Valve's Steam Machine launch at a $1,050 price-point for its 512GB base model, Sony may be following suit with an even more expensive next-gen PlayStation.
The Steam Machine's heartbreaking price point might understandably turn some people off, but it's still a better investment than a console.
According to reputable insider Kepler_L2, the bill of materials for the PlayStation 6 has risen to around $900 per unit. Back in March, Kepler_L2 leaked that the PS6 development cost was about $760 per unit, but they have heard since then that this cost has increased by $200 per unit over time. As a result, the predicted launch price for the PS6 will likely be over $1,000, potentially closer to $1,200, depending on logistics, marketing, and labor costs.
