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The article says heavy AI data center demand has driven up LPDDR, especially LPDDR5X, prices, which raises component costs for the PS6 handheld and makes a $600 retail price "definitely not possible right now." Those higher memory costs have also pushed the PS6 bill of materials up (the leaker estimates the PS6 BOM near $960), putting real pressure on where Sony can set pricing for the handheld. Answered

Kepler_L2 reported the PS6 bill of materials has climbed to around $960, up roughly $200 from earlier estimates. He linked that increase to elevated LPDDR memory prices driven by AI data center demand, and said those memory costs make a $600 PS6 handheld "definitely not possible right now," putting pressure on where Sony can price its next-gen lineup. Answered

If LPDDR prices stay high, Sony may offset higher PS6 handheld costs by leaning on game and PS Plus pricing to make up the difference. The site’s related coverage also suggests Sony could look at cutting PlayStation 6 memory or other specs to keep unit costs down (see Related 3 , "Sony reportedly looking at cutting PlayStation 6 memory to keep costs down"). Answered

According to the article, the leaker Kepler_L2 said the current PS5 probably will not see another price hike soon because Sony's CFO indicated the company has locked in enough memory supply for 2026. The article notes this is not an official Sony confirmation and pricing could still change before then. Answered