BrikoX@lemmy.zipThe upcoming Sony PlayStation 6 is slated to launch sometime in 2028, and with recent reports claiming that the ongoing RAM crisis likely won’t end or ease up much before then, concerns are mounting about the price of next-gen gaming consoles. Those concerns are seemingly justified, with ubiquitous hardware leaker, KeplerL2, indicating that the PS6’s bill of materials cost has increased by as much as $200 since they predicted the cost at $760. This puts the BOM cost of the PS6 at around $960, if the leaker is to be believed, and current speculation suggests that the console may be priced at around $850-899 when it reaches the end consumer.
HarkMahlberg@kbin.earthCan you imagine the Steam Machine being cost competitive with a PS6? Not that they'll be competitive on performance, but Jesus.
I'm also curious about 2028 as a launch date. Console generations usually last about 7 years, with an extra 2 years of support for the previous generation. 2000 - 2006 - 2013 - 2020. 2028 adds a whole year to the cycle. Is that a recent response to the AI boom, or do you think it was always intended to be that way?
jacksilver@lemmy.world 6 hours ago
I’ve heard rumors it may be 2029. I think the real issue is how do you make a more powerful system without a ridiculous price given current costs. Its probably much better for them to wait given no one in gaming can afford the equipment for better performance right now.