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PlayStation 6 Price Predictions: Up to $999 Amid Costs

4/3/2026

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Industry insiders say a $699 PlayStation 6 is theoretically possible despite component prices.
Analyst Matt Piscatella predicts console could cost up to $999 due to AI demand and hardware inflation, with digital at $600 and disc at $750.
Rumors indicate the PS6 will use a 1TB Gen5 SSD and omit a disc drive, potentially lowering costs.
Concerns about the lack of a physical disc option focus on sharing and reselling.

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Industry insiders say a $699 PlayStation 6 is theoretically possible despite component prices.
Analyst Matt Piscatella predicts console could cost up to $999 due to AI demand and hardware inflation, with digital at $600 and disc at $750.
Rumors indicate the PS6 will use a 1TB Gen5 SSD and omit a disc drive, potentially lowering costs.
Concerns about the lack of a physical disc option focus on sharing and reselling.