Sony considering another PS5 price hike in response to US tariffs

Since launch, Sony has raised the price of PS5 consoles in most regions across the world. The most recent price hike hit the UK, Europe, Australia and New Zealand just weeks ago. Now, due to US trade tariffs, Sony is considering another price hike. 

Presumably the next price increase, if it does occur, will indeed impact US consumers. Previous price rises have seen the PS5 become £40 more expensive, which would be around $50 USD.

Sony confirmed it is considering price changes in its latest earnings call (via Eurogamer). Currently the company has three months' worth of stock in the US, but after that, it may have to pass the costs of trade tariffs onto the consumer through an adjusted price for the PS5, PS5 Digital and PS5 Pro. Other accessories, like the DualSense controller, may also be affected.

In response to a question about potentially bringing PS5 manufacturing to the US, Sony CEO, Hiroki Totoki said “it needs to be considered going forward”.

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KitGuru Says: PS5 prices have gone up across the world, and despite the PS6 being just a couple of years away, we may see the PS5 price rise even further. 

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