Former PlayStation Boss Says Sony Doesn't Need a 'PS6 for $1,200,' It Needs a 'PS5 for $300'

Shawn Layden, the former PlayStation boss, suggested that Sony doesn't need a PS6 priced at $1,200, but rather a cheaper PS5 for $300. During a podcast appearance, Layden urged Sony to focus on innovation through a more affordable PS5 rather than a costly PS6. He argued that previous hardware upgrades have typically brought clear, identifiable innovations, and that the PS6's additional ray tracing and teraflops might not be necessary.

"I think we have enough power in the machine," Layden stated. He further pointed out that Sony's pricing strategy has seen a dramatic increase in the past six years, with the base PS5 price jumping from $99 during the PS2 era to $649 today. Layden went on to say that Sony should consider making the PS5 cheaper instead of pushing for a new console.