Have sellers lost their minds? A 64GB DDR5 kit in the U.S. costs more than a PlayStation 5

In the United States, a PlayStation 5 is now cheaper than a 64 GB DDR5 kit — as PC memory prices climb.

The recent price spike is tied to the expansion of AI data centers, which has boosted demand for DDR5 modules, destabilized supply chains, and driven module prices upward. Consequently, a PS5 currently costs less than a 64 GB DDR5 RAM kit.

According to listings on Amazon, Sony’s console represents markedly better value compared with available DDR5 options. The same pattern is visible at Best Buy.

PS5 prices:

• PlayStation 5 Digital Edition (slim) — $399.99;
• PlayStation 5 Disc Edition (slim) — $449.99;
• PlayStation 5 Pro — $649.00.

Prices for 64 GB DDR5 (2×32 GB):

• Kingston Fury Beast 6000 MT/s — $629.99;
• Teamgroup T-Create Expert 6000 MHz — $624.99;
• Crucial Pro 6000 MHz — $545.93;
• Patriot Viper Venom 6000 MHz — $598.68;
• Teamgroup T-Force Delta RGB 6000 MHz — $689.99;
• Corsair Vengeance RGB 6000 MHz — $525.30.

Some DDR5 kits are priced higher than not only the standard PS5 models but also the PS5 Pro.

Source: iXBT.games