Summary:
- The PlayStation 5 console saw a surge in sales in 2022, reaching new yearly highs as consumers rushed to buy the console before Sony increased its price.
- Sony had announced price increases for the PS5 in various regions, which led to a spike in demand as people tried to purchase the console at the original, lower price.
- The increased sales of the PS5 in 2022 demonstrate the continued strong demand for the console, even as Sony faced supply chain challenges and had to raise prices to offset rising costs.