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Sony Could Reportedly Delay PS6 to as Late as 2029 Due to RAM Shortage
According to a new Bloomberg report, Sony is considering delaying its next-generation console, the PS6, to 2028 or even 2029 due to the ongoing chip crises. AI demand has led to RAM and memory shortages and price hikes, which could potentially delay the next-generation of consoles.
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PS5 Digital Edition is Reportedly Getting Reduced SSD Storage in Europe
Sony is reportedly planning to downgrade the SSD storage of the digital edition PS5 slim in Europe. The company will reduce the console' storage from 1TB to 825GB. The price of the digital edition PS5, however, will stay the same.
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Sony Hikes PS5, PS5 Pro Prices in US, Citing 'Challenging Economic Environment'
Sony has announced a price hike for its PlayStation 5 consoles in the US for the first time since the Trump administration imposed widespread tariffs on imports in April. Prices of the PS5, PS5 digital edition, and the PS5 Pro are going up by $50.
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Sony Hikes PlayStation 5 Prices By $50 In US Amid Trump's Tariffs
Sony on Wednesday said it is bumping up the price of PlayStation 5 video game consoles by $50 in the United States due to a "challenging economic environment."
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PS5 Digital Edition Price Hiked in India: Here's How Much It Costs Now
Sony has raised the price of the digital edition PS5 in India by Rs. 5,000. The Shop at SC website now reflects the raised price of the console. The price of the standard PS5, however, remains the same.
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PS5 Price Increased in the UK, Europe and Other Markets, Sony Cites 'Challenging Economic Environment'
Sony is increasing the price of the PlayStation 5 in select markets in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), Australia, and New Zealand, the company announced Sunday. The PlayStation parent cited “challenging economic environment” as the reason for the price hike of its console.
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Nintendo Switch 2 and Sony PS5 Likely to Get Price Hikes Due to Tariffs
Nintendo and Sony Group are likely to raise prices on their game consoles in response to US tariffs. American consumers would pay as as much as 30% more for a Switch 2 or PlayStation 5 under the base-case scenario, which would imply pricing close to $590 (roughly Rs. 50,765) for the soon-to-be-released Nintendo flagship machine or Sony’s PS5 Astr...
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PS Plus 12-Month Subscriptions Getting a Price Hike, Monthly Free Games for September Announced: Details
Sony has confirmed price hikes for PS Plus’ 12-month plans, which will take effect starting September 6. The price increase will take effect across all tiers and raises the cost by at least 30 percent. The company has also revealed the three free games available to PS Plus members this month, which include the Saints Row reboot, Black Desert, and...
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The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Price Hike Opens Door for More Expensive Games
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom has now become the first Nintendo Switch exclusive to cost $70 (about Rs. 5,785), clearing the way for more game makers to also lift their prices. The move matches premium pricing offered by key rivals such as Sony PlayStation and Microsoft’s Xbox and might lead to the normalisation of greater upfront cos...
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PS5 India Restock: PlayStation 5, God of War Ragnarök Bundle Pre-Orders to Go Live on February 7
PS5 is getting restocked in India on Tuesday, February 7. This time, Sony India is offering the base 4K Blu-ray drive-equipped PS5 and a God of War Ragnarök bundle. After the recent price hike, the standalone PS5 costs Rs. 54,990, while the bundle is priced at Rs. 59,390. Currently, there are no details on the digital PS5 units.
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Sony Could Reportedly Delay PS6 to as Late as 2029 Due to RAM Shortage
According to a new Bloomberg report, Sony is considering delaying its next-generation console, the PS6, to 2028 or even 2029 due to the ongoing chip crises. AI demand has led to RAM and memory shortages and price hikes, which could potentially delay the next-generation of consoles.
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PS5 Digital Edition is Reportedly Getting Reduced SSD Storage in Europe
Sony is reportedly planning to downgrade the SSD storage of the digital edition PS5 slim in Europe. The company will reduce the console' storage from 1TB to 825GB. The price of the digital edition PS5, however, will stay the same.
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Sony Hikes PS5, PS5 Pro Prices in US, Citing 'Challenging Economic Environment'
Sony has announced a price hike for its PlayStation 5 consoles in the US for the first time since the Trump administration imposed widespread tariffs on imports in April. Prices of the PS5, PS5 digital edition, and the PS5 Pro are going up by $50.
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Sony Hikes PlayStation 5 Prices By $50 In US Amid Trump's Tariffs
Sony on Wednesday said it is bumping up the price of PlayStation 5 video game consoles by $50 in the United States due to a "challenging economic environment."
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PS5 Digital Edition Price Hiked in India: Here's How Much It Costs Now
Sony has raised the price of the digital edition PS5 in India by Rs. 5,000. The Shop at SC website now reflects the raised price of the console. The price of the standard PS5, however, remains the same.
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PS5 Price Increased in the UK, Europe and Other Markets, Sony Cites 'Challenging Economic Environment'
Sony is increasing the price of the PlayStation 5 in select markets in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), Australia, and New Zealand, the company announced Sunday. The PlayStation parent cited “challenging economic environment” as the reason for the price hike of its console.
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Nintendo Switch 2 and Sony PS5 Likely to Get Price Hikes Due to Tariffs
Nintendo and Sony Group are likely to raise prices on their game consoles in response to US tariffs. American consumers would pay as as much as 30% more for a Switch 2 or PlayStation 5 under the base-case scenario, which would imply pricing close to $590 (roughly Rs. 50,765) for the soon-to-be-released Nintendo flagship machine or Sony’s PS5 Astr...
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PS Plus 12-Month Subscriptions Getting a Price Hike, Monthly Free Games for September Announced: Details
Sony has confirmed price hikes for PS Plus’ 12-month plans, which will take effect starting September 6. The price increase will take effect across all tiers and raises the cost by at least 30 percent. The company has also revealed the three free games available to PS Plus members this month, which include the Saints Row reboot, Black Desert, and...
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The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Price Hike Opens Door for More Expensive Games
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom has now become the first Nintendo Switch exclusive to cost $70 (about Rs. 5,785), clearing the way for more game makers to also lift their prices. The move matches premium pricing offered by key rivals such as Sony PlayStation and Microsoft’s Xbox and might lead to the normalisation of greater upfront cos...
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PS5 India Restock: PlayStation 5, God of War Ragnarök Bundle Pre-Orders to Go Live on February 7
PS5 is getting restocked in India on Tuesday, February 7. This time, Sony India is offering the base 4K Blu-ray drive-equipped PS5 and a God of War Ragnarök bundle. After the recent price hike, the standalone PS5 costs Rs. 54,990, while the bundle is priced at Rs. 59,390. Currently, there are no details on the digital PS5 units.
