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PlayStation 6: Prices Expected Between $699 and $1,000 Amid Supply Chain and Market Pressures
The upcoming PlayStation 6 is expected to retail between $699 and $1,000, with manufacturing costs estimated at around $760, driven by high memory prices due to AI-related supply shortages. Analysts predict premium pricing for next-gen consoles, including Microsoft’s Project Helix, while Sony may leverage new technologies to reduce costs. Despite potential price cuts, the competitive landscape makes a high-end launch increasingly likely.
Sony Raises Prices for PlayStation 5, PS5 Pro, and Portal by Up to €100 Starting April 2026
Sony has officially announced price increases for all PlayStation 5 console models and the PlayStation Portal Remote Player, effective April 2, 2026. Prices will rise by up to €100, with the standard PS5 at €649.99, the Digital Edition at €599.99, and the PS5 Pro at €899.99. The PlayStation Portal will increase by €30 to €249.99. Sony cites ongoing global economic pressure and rising memory component costs, particularly DRAM shortages due to high demand from AI companies like OpenAI, as key reasons. This marks the second consecutive price adjustment following a hike in August 2025 and comes despite the upcoming PS6 release, disappointing consumer hopes for discounts.