Summary:
- Sony has announced that the price of the PlayStation 5 (PS5) console will be increasing in the United States starting on August 21st.
- The standard PS5 model will now cost $549.99, up from the original $499.99 price. The digital edition of the PS5 will cost $449.99, up from $399.99.
- This price increase is due to the ongoing global economic challenges, including high inflation rates and supply chain issues, which have impacted the cost of manufacturing the PS5 console.