PS5 Console Price Increase Set for Tomorrow in the US, and It’s Due to a “Challenging Economic Environment”
Sony has announced something we’ve been expecting all along, and that’s increase the price of the PS5 console. This increase applies to all PlayStation 5 console variants.
The price increase in the US will take effect tomorrow, August 21, which means if you’re on the fence on picking one up, best to do it today.
PS5 Console Price in the Is Rising
The new PS5 console retail prices are as follows:
- PlayStation 5 – $549.99
- PlayStation 5 Digital Edition – $499.99
- PlayStation 5 Pro – $749.99
Long story short: PS5 consoles are getting a $50 increase across the board, which should translate worldwide as well.
Sony states that it is raising the price as it “continue to navigate a challenging economic environment.” Thankfully, accessories won’t be affected — at least for now.
Don’t be surprised to see game prices increase too, as Nintendo has introduced this new pricing scheme with Mario Kart World, and it’s only a matter of time until other companies follow suit. If there’s a third-party game to look out for that might get priced higher, it should be Grand Theft Auto 6. You can bet all eyes will be on publisher Take-Two to see what price it sets for its monster game that should sell even if it costs $100.
In other PS5 news, we recently saw evidence that suggests Gears of War: E-Day and State of Decay 3 are headed to the PS5.
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