Industry experts say fixing the cost of the PlayStation 6 at 1,000 dollars might trigger a downturn in sales. Unit sales might decline by 38 to 40 percent over five years. That marks a steep reduction. This cost caution also applies to Project Helix, also referred to as Xbox Helix. A 1,000 dollar price tag on either hardware unit could reduce total sales by 38 to 40 percent over the span of five years.

Sony has not yet chosen a release window. The chief executive of Sony indicated the firm has not decided when to introduce the PlayStation 6. No timing is set.