Sony is near enough breaking even on each PlayStation 4 console sold, according to a new report from research firm IHS -- not great news, but far better compared to the losses from the PS3 launch.\n\nSony spends around $381 in parts and manufacturing for each PS4 console, according to an in-depth teardown of the hardware -- although other costs, such as shipping costs, are not taken into account with this breakdown. This means that the company will be nearly breaking even on each console sale, in terms of parts and manufacturing, compared to the $399 retail price to the consumer. Compared to the $805 it cost to build the PS3 at launch, with a retail price of $599, it's safe to say the hardware sales margins aren't so drastic this time around. The full breakdown is at AllThingsD.

Sony approaches break-even on each PS4 hardware sale, says report

A report from research firm IHS states that Sony is nearing break-even on each PlayStation 4 console sold, with production costs around $381 per unit compared to a $399 retail price. This is an improvement over the PS3 launch, which had a $805 production cost and $599 retail price.