Sony will increase in value PlayStation 5 consosing, the company announces the Wednesday. This change will be effective is Thursday, August 21.
Quote “challenging economic environment” – which looks for Trump President reference Rates In imported products – Sony adding a console price about $ 50. In the US, the price will increase the $ 549.99 for the PlayStation 5 digital editions, and $ 749.99 for PlayStation 5 Pro. July 31, the White House is announced 15% tariff in Japan.
The company said that no plans to change the price in another country, it also does not have aim to reach accessories accessories. However, Sony has picked the price for the PlayStation console sold in Europe, Australia, and New Zealand In Aprilexpress the same challenge environment.
In some areas, Sony before increased Console prices In 2022 due to inflation, but the US market is not affected at the time.
Some Sony’s friends have also announced a price change for the product of the game around Trump’s news rates. Microsoft are shown In May, it will increase the console prices at $ 8 $ 100, but also increases the price of some games, controllers, and accessories.
Nintendo chooses to Raise the price from some accessories for new Nintendo Switch 2 Console, but not the console.
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