Digital-Only PS6 Could Help Sony Keep Next-Generation Console Costs Down – Channelnews

Digital-Only PS6 Could Help Sony Keep Next-Generation Console Costs Down – channelnews

Sony could launch its next PlayStation without a built-in disc drive as it looks for ways to prevent rising component costs from pushing the PS6 beyond the reach of mainstream gamers. Industry analyst Piers Harding-Rolls believes an increased reliance on digital games and subscription services could give Sony greater flexibility when setting the price of its next-generation hardware. The comments come amid speculation that higher memory and stor…

PS6 Could Be Cheaper Than Expected Thanks To Digital-Only Focus, Suggests Analyst

See full bio Sajjad Hussain As Tech4Gamers’ Founder and Editor-in-Chief, I bring over 13 years of PC Hardware Reviewing and 8+ years of IT Project Management experience. Certified in Google IT Support , my focus is on providing honest product reviews and analysis and fostering a strong gaming community with 130k+ members in PPG. See full bio Story Highlight An analyst suggests Sony could ship the standard PS6 at a lower price than expected, th…