Summary
Sony is raising the prices of its PlayStation 5 consoles in several major markets, including a £90 increase in the UK and a $100 hike in the US. The company cites global economic pressures and rising costs for key components like memory and storage as reasons for this price rise.
Key Facts
- Sony announced a price increase for the PlayStation 5 in the UK and the US.
- The price rise is due to "continued pressures in the global economic landscape."
- In the UK, the PS5 will now cost £569.99, a 19% increase.
- The PS5 Digital Edition will cost £519.99, up by 21%.
- The PS5 Pro will be priced at £789.99, which is a 13% increase.
- The PlayStation Portal handheld device's price will rise by £20 to £219.99.
- Increased demand for memory and storage components contributes to higher costs.
- There is speculation that Microsoft and Nintendo might also raise their console prices.
