Hardly available, but still more expensive soon? After Sony has already raised the prices for many products in the entertainment sector, the PlayStation 5 should be next in line. Sony prefers not to comment specifically on the subject.

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PlayStation 5 could be more expensive

Like many other companies, Sony is also feeling economic pressure caused by disrupted supply chains, low availability of important components and high inflation. That works for them Business figures of the group noticeable that Sony has just introduced. The video game business has slumped by more than a quarter compared to the previous year.

In April, Sony had already announced a price increase for various products. Since then, some cameras, loudspeakers, headphones and other items have cost noticeably more. It is no wonder that there is also a possible PlayStation 5 price increase stands in the room. Asked about this by investors, Sony’s deputy CEO Hiroki Totoki was rather tight-lipped (source: VGC).

“I can’t give you any specific information about a possible price increase for the PS5 at this point in time,” said Totoki when the business figures were announced. It is at least clear that a more expensive PlayStation 5 from Sony at least not a taboo subject represents. The group could definitely decide to pass on the significantly increased purchase prices for chips to customers.

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PlayStation 5: Sony lags behind targets

Sony has set itself the goal for the current year Ship 18 million PS5 consoles. It is currently doubtful whether this number can be reached. In the last three months, the group has only been able to deliver 2.4 million worldwide. A total of 21.7 million units have been sold since the PlayStation 5 was released. The availability of the PS5 is still miserable.