Former PlayStation Boss Urges Sony to Abandon Tech Race for a $300 PS6

Former PlayStation boss Shawn Layden believes Sony should prioritize affordability over performance with the PS6 and aim to bring console prices back to around $300.

Each new console generation brings more computing power, better graphics, and new technology, but the devices have also grown more expensive. Layden believes current consoles are already powerful enough and that the PS6 does not need to be another showcase of technological capabilities.

Instead of developing a PlayStation 6 that costs as much as $1,200, Layden thinks Sony should try to offer a console for around $300 again. He is not suggesting another version of the PS5, but an affordable device that could reach a much broader audience.

Layden’s idea comes at a time when the most powerful console models cost nearly as much as a decent gaming PC. Sony will likely want to show significant progress over the PS5, though it is unclear how many buyers need additional teraflops if they come with a four-figure price tag. In Layden’s view, consoles already have enough power, and it is time to make gaming more accessible again.

Source: iXBT.games