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PlayStation 6 manufacturing costs rise toward $1,000

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A hardware leaker reports that Sony's bill of materials for the PlayStation 6 has increased to around $900. Sony stated it does not intend to sell hardware at significant losses.

Sony announced it will stop manufacturing physical discs for all new PlayStation games starting January 2028. New titles will be available only in digital formats through the PlayStation Store and retailers. The move has sparked widespread online criticism from fans.

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Sony released its fiscal year report earlier this month, revealing expectations of lower PS5 hardware sales due to ongoing memory shortages driven by AI demand. CEO Hiroki Totoki indicated that plans for the next-generation console remain undecided.

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