Rumour: Kepler_L2 estimates PS6 RAM and SSD cost above $680
The user also cites a nearly $1,000 bill of materials and says Sony does not intend to sell at a loss.
This is a rumour attributed to the stated source. Its contents have not been verified as an official announcement.
On 17 October 2026, Kepler_L2 posted on GamingLeaksAndRumours that PlayStation 6 RAM and SSD together cost more than $680, excluding CPU, GPU and other components.
Kepler recalled previously claiming a total PS6 bill of materials near $1,000. Citing Sony’s stated intention not to sell the console at a loss, the author concludes that final production cost will exceed $1,000. This is the source’s conclusion.
A producer’s perspective
If those alleged costs are correct, the team might have to reduce memory capacity or negotiate lower supplier prices to maintain Sony’s desired margin. Assessment requires unit costs for RAM, SSD, CPU and GPU.
Source: Reddit GamingLeaksAndRumours.
The producer’s perspective is editorial interpretation.