The PS5 has been my best investment in the last 6 years (because it actually went up in value)

The author bought a PS5 at its $499 2020 launch and says its effective price is now $649.

Sony offers a PS5 Pro model priced at $899 while the base PS5 has increased in price mid-cycle.

The author attributes price rises to inflation, supply chain and component costs and notes large game storage needs.

Upcoming releases like Grand Theft Auto VI are increasing console demand and purchase urgency.