In this ZeroHedge article, staff writers report that the PlayStation 6 is shaping up to be significantly more expensive, with Sony signaling it will no longer sell consoles at significant losses due to soaring component costs.
- Component costs, driven by high prices for RAM and high-speed SSDs, are pushing the PlayStation 6 bill of materials close to $1,000.
- Sony told investors it is “not realistic” to absorb all cost increases and has already raised prices outside Japan without hurting demand.
- The company stated it does not intend to sell hardware at significant losses moving forward.
- This marks a shift from the traditional industry practice of subsidizing consoles to gain market share and recoup through games and services.
- Similar price hikes are hitting Xbox Series X/S models, with increases of $100-$150 starting in August.
- A $1,000 console would put next-gen gaming further out of reach for many average families amid broader economic pressures.
- Sony plans to emphasize value in performance, features, and ecosystem to justify higher pricing.
Read the full story:
https://www.zerohedge.com/technology/1000-playstation-6-sony-wont-sell-significant-losses-anymore
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