naiwa 2026-04-12

Some players do not rule out a high price, but it all depends on the console’s configuration and capabilities.

Amid the rising costs of the current generation of PlayStation, Digital Foundry decided to find out how much users are willing to pay for the upcoming PS6. About 56,000 people participated in the Twitter poll, and the most popular option was a price up to $599; however, in total, around 40% of respondents chose options priced at $699 and above. In the comments, many specify that they would only take such a step if there is a significant technical leap, expanded features, and a rich package.

The discussion was sparked by the latest news about hardware costs. In early April, Sony raised the prices of the PS5 and PS5 Pro: in the US, the base console now costs $649, and the enhanced version — $899, which is explained by the sharp increase in the cost of memory and other components. Against this background, insider Kepler_L2 stated that the estimated cost price of the future PS6 is about $760 even considering a smaller case — theoretically, this allows fitting into a retail price of $699 with a reasonable subsidy. According to sources, postponing the console’s release beyond late 2027 or early 2028 could cost Sony more than trying to wait out the memory market crisis.Digital Foundry also conducted a similar poll on its website, where just under 1,100 people voted. There, the share of those willing to pay $699 or more for the PS6 was even higher — about 51%, which is par…