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PlayStation 5 Prices Hike Amid Inflation; Switch 2 Delayed

4/17/2025

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Sony is raising PlayStation 5 prices in Europe, Britain, Australia, and New Zealand due to inflation and exchange rate changes.
The PS5 digital edition will increase by 11% to 499.99 euros and by 10% to 429.99 pounds in Britain starting April 14.
Nintendo is postponing U.S. pre-orders for the Switch 2 due to tariff issues, with a planned launch on June 5.

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Sony is raising PlayStation 5 prices in Europe, Britain, Australia, and New Zealand due to inflation and exchange rate changes.
The PS5 digital edition will increase by 11% to 499.99 euros and by 10% to 429.99 pounds in Britain starting April 14.
Nintendo is postponing U.S. pre-orders for the Switch 2 due to tariff issues, with a planned launch on June 5.