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PS6 Manufacturing Costs Could Reach $900–$1,000, Complicating Launch Strategy
According to industry rumors, Sony's PS6 console could cost between $900 and $1,000 to manufacture in its current state. This high production cost puts Sony in a difficult position: consumers show little urgency to upgrade from PS5, but further delays to reduce manufacturing costs risk making the console even more expensive to produce.
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- PS6 manufacturing costs estimated at $900–$1,000 per unit in current form
- Consumer demand for a PS5 upgrade remains low, limiting pressure for rapid launch
- Further development delays could paradoxically increase rather than decrease per-unit production costs
- Sony faces a strategic dilemma balancing launch timing against manufacturing affordability
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