PlayStation 6 RAM and Storage Alone May Cost $680, According to Leaker

The PlayStation 6's RAM and storage components alone could cost more than $680, according to a leaker on NeoGaf. This information contradicts previous estimates, with earlier reports suggesting a cost of $760 or even $960. Despite the high RAM and SSD costs, other hardware components could also drive up the price. Project Helix, the console's GPU, is rumored to have around 40 teraflops of compute performance, while Project Helix is estimated at 56 teraflops.

These numbers imply the PS6 would be more powerful than the PS5 Pro, possibly twice as powerful. The GPU's cost, including VRAM, is likely part of Kepler_L2's $680 figure, but the GPU itself could still add hundreds of dollars. Sony might face challenges in keeping the PS6 price competitive, as they have stated they won't sell the console at a significant loss.

Sony has also filed patents for innovative technologies that might be included in the PS6, such as frame generation, player behavior-based NPC training, a controller-NFC card reader, and AI-driven hardware fault detection and patch deployment. However, an official release date for the PS6 is still unknown, with analysts predicting it could launch by the end of 2028.