Why do people think the Ps5 costs more to manufacture?!

[JRPGfan]

PotentHerbs said:

Honestly, it just sounds like wishful thinking from some people.

Bloomberg reported that Sony is "struggling" to keep PS5 BOM around $450, citing scarce components driving up the cost, which means the intended BOM could actually be lower, and this was before anybody knew about the PS5 DE. I think Sony producing 10 Million units by the end of the year means they got the BOM down. 

This makes sense to me.
If your struggleing to hit intended BOM costs, you dont suddenly increase production aims.
Obviously something fell through, and they decided to make more.