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PS6 could cost $999 as new rumour claims console’s manufacturing cost has jumped by $200

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Published: 09:23, 29 June 2026

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PS6 could cost $999 as new rumour claims console’s manufacturing cost has jumped by $200

PS6 manufacturing costs reportedly increased by $200 over previous estimates, now placing bill of materials around $960

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Hardware insider Kepler_L2 claims PS6 could launch at $999 for both standard and digital editions to avoid losses per console sold
Sony's PS6 hardware design has reportedly been locked in for months with no reason to delay despite higher costs
PS6 expected to launch Holiday 2027 according to reliable insider sources
All pricing and specifications remain unofficial speculation as Sony has not announced any details about PS6

PS6 manufacturing costs reportedly increased by $200 over previous estimates, now placing bill of materials around $960

A new PS6 rumour suggests Sony's next-gen console could launch at $999 after its bill of materials reportedly increased by $200.

Sony’s next-gen PlayStation has once again been the subject of pricing rumours, with new chatter indicating that the PS6 could arrive with a considerably higher price tag than expected.

Renowned hardware insider Kepler_ L2 claims the price to manufacture the next PlayStation has increased dramatically since previous rumours.

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Could PS6 Cost $999 To Launch?

Should the rumours prove true, Kepler_ L2’s latest information certainly brings the notion of a $999 PlayStation 6 into the conversation. The rumour centres around Sony’s digital edition.

The leak also indicates that Sony wouldn’t have much to gain by delaying the PS6 even with higher manufacturing costs. Kepler_ L2 claims Sony has little reason to hold off on the next PlayStation, as the hardware design has been reportedly locked in for months.

PS6 Bill of Materials $200 Higher Than Estimate

Via NeoGAF, source Kepler_ L2 said that the PlayStation 6 has gone up about $200 in its bill of materials over previous estimates. Earlier estimates placed the manufacturing cost at around $760, which would’ve allowed Sony to sell the PlayStation 6 at a reasonable $699 out of the gate.

With this new estimate, however, Kepler_ L2 says Sony would have to markup the price significantly in order to avoid losing money on each console sold. They now expect the standard PS6 to cost $999, with that price potentially carrying over to the Digital Edition as well.

Sony has yet to announce any specifications, release timeframe, or pricing information for the PS6. Prices listed above are purely speculative until Sony announces their next-generation console. Sony has stated they will be investing in next-gen hardware.