While the PS5 remains difficult to find at a reasonable price, and the PS5 Pro recently crossed the $749.99 mark, the rumors surrounding the future PS6 reassure no one. Just imagining what the next model will cost is already fueling speculation on forums, starting with Reddit where comments are multiplying.
A psychological threshold exceeded?
According to the latest market trends, it would be unrealistic to expect a PS6 for less than $700. This symbolic figure comes up in several discussions. “The PlayStation 6 is really going to cost $700 when it comes out, right?” asks one gamer. The fear is all the more legitimate as the PS5 saw its price increase after its launch, and the Pro version jumped from $699 to $749.99 in a few months.
Behind this inflation lies a technical reality: the components. Sony would bet on an AMD RDNA 5 GPU, comparable to the powerful RTX 4080 used on PC. An obvious performance gain, but which could cost consumers dearly.
Sony ready to rewrite the pricing strategy?
Faced with soaring costs, some are hoping for a turnaround from the Japanese manufacturer. Leaks even suggest a PS6 more affordable than the PS5 Pro, due to specific agreements between Sony and AMD. But this hypothesis remains fragile: AMD prices are also on the rise, and the global economic environment remains unstable.
Another user on Reddit sums up this vagueness well: “But how are they going to set the price of a PS6?” A simple question, but one that highlights how difficult the equation between performance and accessibility becomes to resolve.
Towards a release in 2028… and already the fear of missing out
The PlayStation 6 is expected, at the earliest, for 2028. However, concerns are already growing. PS5 shortages still fresh in memories are pushing some to anticipate pre-orders… now. The implicit message seems clear: we will have to save, a lot, and for a long time.
Nothing is official yet, but the anxiety of players reflects a global climate where each generation of console becomes a luxury. As performance explodes, prices follow. It remains to be seen how far Sony will be willing to go.