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Whenever the conversation turns to the (unannounced) PS6, it’s not potential specs or launch games that people seem to want to discuss; it’s the price. The so-called “RAMageddon” has seen the cost of basically all tech items skyrocket, and gaming consoles are very much impacted.The current-generation PS5 console hasn’t decreased in price over its lifespan, but instead, buying into the PlayStation platform has gotten more expensive. The base PS5 now costs $650 ($499 at launch), while the PS5 Pro is an eye-watering $899 ($699 at launch). This console generation is the first I can recall where launch-day buyers got a better deal than late adopters.Valve’s Steam Machine finally hit shelves last month, with a $1,049 MSRP for its base model (which doesn’t even include a controller). In response, fears surrounding how much the PS6 will cost when it launches (rumored as early as next year) are only increasing as RAM costs spiral even higher.But my question is, how much is too much? What is the tipping point for gamers? When does sticker shock go beyond reluctantly forking over your money to just outright refusal to buy into the next generation of gaming? That’s why I decided to ask some of my colleagues how much they would be willing to pay for a hypothetical PS6, and the answers varied a lot.I also want to hear from you: what’s your PS6 price limit? Vote in our poll down below, and be sure to leave a comment, letting me know how much you’d pay for a new PlayStation console.The price of the PS6 is only half the battle
