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Sony Considers PS5 Price Hike Amid Rising Costs

5/14/2025

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Sony is contemplating another price increase for the PlayStation 5, driven by soaring silicon costs and changing U.S. tariffs. Following recent hikes in the UK, Australia, and Europe, the PS5 Digital Edition has seen a £70 jump since its 2020 debut. To counteract these challenges, Sony is also considering local manufacturing in the U.S.

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Sony is contemplating another price increase for the PlayStation 5, driven by soaring silicon costs and changing U.S. tariffs. Following recent hikes in the UK, Australia, and Europe, the PS5 Digital Edition has seen a £70 jump since its 2020 debut. To counteract these challenges, Sony is also considering local manufacturing in the U.S.