Sony Jacks Up the Price of the PS5 in Even More Countries Amid ‘Continued Pressures in the Global Economic Landscape’
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Sony will raise prices for PS5 models and the PlayStation Portal in several East Asian markets starting May 1.
The increase affects South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Vietnam.
Sony says the move reflects continued pressure in the global economic environment.
The price hikes highlight how inflation and component shortages are pushing console costs higher beyond Western markets.