A well-known gaming insider has suggested that the yet-to-be-announced PlayStation 6 might be priced significantly lower than many fans anticipate. Although Sony has not officially revealed details about the next-generation console, the company has previously indicated that developing a new system remains a priority.
In a notable development, Sony is set to raise prices on several PlayStation models starting April 2. This includes the base PS5, PS5 Digital Edition, PS5 Pro, and PlayStation Portal. The company attributes these increases to ongoing global economic pressures affecting production costs.
Despite these upcoming price hikes, leaker KeplerL2 has indicated that a retail price of $699 for the PS6 is still plausible. Sharing insights on NeoGAF, the insider estimated the current production cost of the console to be around $760. They explained that achieving a $699 retail price could be feasible if Sony offers a reasonable subsidy.
KeplerL2 further clarified that this estimate pertains to a version of the console equipped with a 1TB Gen5 SSD and lacking a disc drive. However, the leaker expressed uncertainty about whether Sony would maintain such subsidies, especially since Xbox no longer poses as direct a competitive threat as before.
The leak sparked vigorous discussion on the GamingLeaksAndRumours subreddit, where many gamers expressed skepticism. Numerous users argued that attempting to predict the cost of a console expected to launch during the 2027 holiday season is premature, given the volatility of memory prices and the unpredictable impact of AI advancements.
Speculation about the PS6’s launch price varied widely, with estimates ranging from $900 to $1,000. Some community members also proposed that the gaming industry might soon adopt smartphone-style monthly payment plans for hardware purchases.
Conversely, some optimistic voices highlighted Sony’s history of selling new consoles at a loss during launch periods, suggesting that a competitive price point near $699 remains within the realm of possibility.
It is important to emphasize that Sony has yet to officially confirm either the existence of the PlayStation 6 or any pricing details.
