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How does LPDDR demand from AI data centers affect the PS6 handheld's component pricing?

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

PlayStation 6 handheld not expected to stay under $600, warns leaker
What did Kepler_L2 report about the PS6 bill of materials and how does that relate to handheld pricing?

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

PlayStation 6 handheld not expected to stay under $600, warns leaker
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