AMD leaker Kepler_L2 reported on the NeoGAF forums that a sub-$600 price point for the upcoming PlayStation 6 handheld is currently impossible. This pricing challenge emerges as Sony evaluates its next-generation hardware strategy for the unreleased console.
LPDDR5X memory remains the consumer standard, but LPDDR is now utilized in datacenters, causing significant price hikes. While Sony's CFO secured 2026 supplies, AMD typically buys memory quarterly, and the Radeon RX 9000 series already saw price increases.
Market analysts at Alinea Analytics warn that a console priced at $1,000 or more risks losing 40% of potential buyers. Following the 2026 PlayStation 5 price hike, Sony must balance these rising component costs against consumer demand for the next platform.