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bluedigger

(17,287 posts)
Thu Aug 21, 2025, 09:37 AM Thursday

PS5 Price Hikes Announced For The US As Trump's Tariffs Continue To Take Their Toll

Sony is raising PS5 prices in the US, with every system going up by $50. The company said it is continuing to "navigate a challenging economic environment" and will pass the cost on to consumers in the form of higher prices. The new prices go into effect on August 21.

The new prices can be seen below. All three models are still available for the lower prices at Amazon and other retailers until tomorrow. Notably, the PS5 Slim Digital bundle with Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is still in stock at PlayStation Direct for $400, so you're saving $100 compared to the new price and getting a free game.

PlayStation 5 Slim – $550 (previously $500)
PlayStation 5 Slim Digital Edition – $500 (previously $450)
PlayStation 5 Pro -- $750 (previously $700)
The price points for PS5 accessories are not changing, Sony said, adding that the PS5 console price hikes apply only to the US market. Other markets saw PS5 console price hikes earlier this year.

Analyst Daniel Ahmad said Sony is raising prices against the backdrop of higher tariff rates on countries where the PS5 is produced, including China (30%), Japan (15%), Vietnam (20%), and Malaysia (19%).
https://www.gamespot.com/articles/ps5-price-hikes-announced-for-the-us-every-system-going-up-by-50/1100-6534127/?
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PS5 Price Hikes Announced For The US As Trump's Tariffs Continue To Take Their Toll (Original Post) bluedigger Thursday OP
Some MAGA kids will not be getting their PS 5's this Christmas... LakeVermilion Thursday #1
Got tired of buying a new console years ago. Crowman2009 Thursday #2

LakeVermilion

(1,390 posts)
1. Some MAGA kids will not be getting their PS 5's this Christmas...
Thu Aug 21, 2025, 09:47 AM
Thursday

Groceries will be too expensive.

Crowman2009

(3,226 posts)
2. Got tired of buying a new console years ago.
Thu Aug 21, 2025, 11:45 AM
Thursday

I think people are going to revert to either PCs or just break out a couple rolls of quarters and go to whichever pinball machine or arcade game is nearby. Of couse the vast majority of my games are 20+ years old and I can fit all of them on a regular all-in-one PC without a modified graphics card.

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