If there’s something certain about current-gen consoles like thePlayStation 5, is that their price hasnever been stable.

First, it was thechip shortage.

Sony has announced that the PlayStation 5 will see a major price increase in a handful of markets.

PS5 DualSense controller in front of a TV

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The reasoning behind that decision?

It also seems to be alone in this decision, at least for now.

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However, inflation and other economic woes have also heavily impacted the US.

Other pieces of hardware, likeMeta’s Quest 2, have gone up in price stateside as a result.

Source:Sony,Windows Central,Eurogamer