PS6 Memory Components Reportedly Cost Sony Over $680, Leaker Claims

Hardware leaker KeplerL2 claims on NeoGAF that the RAM and NAND flash storage in Sony's PlayStation 6 alone cost over $680, exceeding earlier estimates for a subsidized retail price. The claim, posted as a reply to a forum member, suggests memory component costs are driving up the console's bill of materials significantly. Commenters debate the leak's credibility, noting manufacturers typically receive volume discounts, though some argue current market conditions give memory suppliers leverage. Skeptics caution that leaks often inflate specifications by 20-30 percent, while others note consoles have historically been expensive, citing the PS3's high launch price as precedent.