US EditionPlayStation 5 prices to rise in the U.S. starting this week, Sony says
Sony cites economic challenges and U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports for the $50 PlayStation 5 price increase, affecting all U.S. models but not accessories or games.
- Sony is raising the price of the PlayStation 5 gaming console in the US by around $50 from Thursday due to rising costs and a slowing video game market.
- The base model of the PlayStation 5 will cost $499.99 in the US, while the most expensive Pro version will have a recommended retail price of $749.99.
- Sony cited high inflation, fluctuating exchange rates, and US tariffs on imports from Japan as reasons for the price increase.
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Sony Interactive Entertainment, the company that created the PlayStation 5 console (PS5), announced an increase in the costs of the gaming device.The Japanese company indicated that the new price of its products is for the United States and came into effect on Thursday, August 21, 2025.Sony announces a price increase of PlayStation 5 in the US.Isabelle Tomatis, vice president of Global Marketing of Sony, explained in a statement that like many g…
Sony boosts PlayStation 5 prices in US
Sony has confirmed PlayStation 5 prices in the US will rise by around $50 from August 21 due to higher costs Sony has confirmed that prices for its PlayStation 5 consoles in the United States will increase by around $50 from August 21. The company cited rising costs and a weakening video games market as reasons for the decision. In a blog post, Isabelle Tomatis, vice president of global marketing at Sony Interactive Entertainment, described the …
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PlayStation 5 Prices In US Increase As Tariffs Begin To Hit
Source: Anadolu / Getty Sony announced Wednesday that it will be increasing the price of its PlayStation 5 consoles in the United States by $50 beginning Thursday. In a press release, the company said that the price increase comes from the “challenging economic environment.” The new price increase are as follows: PlayStation 5: $549.99 PlayStation 5 Digital Edition: $499.99 PlayStation 5 Pro: $749.99 Trump announced a new tariff plan in April. …
Sony increases PlayStation 5 price in US by USD 50 amid Trump's tariff impact
Sony has announced a major price hike for the PlayStation 5 in the US, citing the impact of tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump and a difficult global economic environment. The new prices take effect immediately, affecting both standard and digital editions of the PS5.
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