Soni Will Raise price Playstation 5 Console, the company announced on Wednesday. These changes will be effective by Thursday, August 21.
Citing “a challenging economic environment” – which appears in the context of President Trump Tariff On imported products – Sony Console prices are increasing by about $ 50. In the US, prices for PlayStation 5 will rise to $ 549.99, PlayStation 5 for Digital Edition $ 499.99 and PlayStation 5 for 5 Pro will increase to $ 749.99. On July 31, White House Announced 15% tariff on Japan.
The company said that it does not plan to change prices in other countries, nor does it intend to increase the cost of goods. However, Sony has already increased prices for Playstation Console sold in Europe, Australia and New Zealand In AprilCiting the same challenging environment.
In some areas, Soni increased first Console prices Due to inflation in 2022, but the US markets were not affected at that time.
Some Sony colleagues have announced a pricing change in gaming products amidst news of Trump’s tariff. Microsoft Stated In May that this console prices will increase from $ 80 to $ 100, while some games, controller and goods prices will increase.
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