QUOTE(hazairi @ Feb 7 2022, 08:10 PM)
There's a way that Sony can profit more while maintaining the RRP price. Remember recently they did an update with the console? The heatsink became smaller, hence lowers the cost. We might not know what they might reduce in another update.
QUOTE(SSJBen @ Feb 7 2022, 08:18 PM)
Plenty more lol.
- Move to 6nm or 5nm process for the APU, but this is most unlikely scenario since Apple already fully booked 5nm from TSMC.
- Simplify the motherboard, downgrade VRM section.
- Reduce the overhead capability of the PSU.
- Use a cheaper fan.
- Use lower quality liquid metal that has lower gallium content.
- Change the molding complexity of the cover plates (less rigid, no microscopic PS symbols).
- Increase royalty fees for games sold.
I could go on even longer, a single post won't be enough to cover the amount of cost cutting Sony can do to profit even more out of the PS5.
hardware cost can only reduce so much. Besides, Playstation profits mainly come from the games, not the consoles. And porting games to the PC yield so much profits. I am hoping more will be ported to PC, fast!!