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Sony is the PlayStation 5 gaming consoles in the US will jump by about $ 50 (£ 37.16) as of Thursday, as Japanese technology giant grabs with increasing costs and a fun video game market.
Like many global businesses, the company faces a “challenging economic environment,” said Sony Interactive Entertainment Vice President in a blog publication.
All Three PlayStation 5 consoles A similar price increase will be seen. The most expensive Pro version already has a recommended retail price of $ 749.99.
Price increases come after US President Donald Trump has imposed tariffs on most trading partners in America, including Japan, which has led to fears of increasing costs.
“We have made the difficult decision to increase the recommended retail price for the PlayStation 5 console in the United States, starting on August 21,” said Gia Tomatis.
The main model of PlayStation 5 will cost $ 499.99 in the US, she added.
The blog post is said that the recommended retail prices for PlayStation 5 accessories will remain unchanged and the company has no other changes in prices to announce to other countries.
Japan’s exporters are currently facing a 15% tariff on the goods they sell to the United States.
Sony lifted Console prices in the UK And Europe earlier this year, citing high inflation and oscillatory currency courses.
American gamers have seen similar price increases from other companies such as Nintendo, which have recently increased the price of the original Nintendo Switch.
The price of £ 75 for titles like Mario Kart World has caused criticism By players over growing game costs.
Microsoft also raised the price of its Xbox consoles and accessories in different countries this year.
The main companies have warned in recent months about the impact of tariffs.
This week, Home Depot to improve housing in the United States said some of its prices may be increased due to new import taxes.
“For some imported goods, tariff rates are significantly higher today than at this point in the past quarter,” Richard McFil’s finance chief told the Wall Street Journal.
“So, as you would expect, in some categories there will be a modest price movement, but it will not be widely based,” he added.
In July the German giant for sportswear Adidas warned that US tariffs would cost another 200 million euros (£ 173 million; $ 232.9 million) and confirmed that it would raise prices for US customers.
His opponent Nike said in May that he would raise the prices of some trainers and clothing for US customers from June, and later warned that tariffs could add about $ 1 billion (£ 730 million) to their costs.
