Sony is linking the price hike to the “difficult economic situation” currently facing the U.S., which has evolved considerably in the months following President Trump’s inauguration for his second term. The elevated tariffs on products brought in from abroad are certainly among the reasons Sony mentions in its statement. These tariffs have also impacted other gaming systems, with Nintendo pricing the Switch 2 higher as a result of the new tariffs.
As developments occur, we may witness further price increases in the upcoming months. Discussions about rising prices for new gadgets such as the iPhone 17 Air are already underway, but for the time being, Sony is maintaining a $50 hike across the board. However, the company did mention that it will not be raising the prices of any PS5 accessories at this time, which offers a slight reprieve.
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