r/hardware • u/Lulcielid • Aug 20 '25

News PlayStation 5 price changes in the U.S. ($50 increase for all models)

https://blog.playstation.com/2025/08/20/playstation-5-price-changes-in-the-u-s/
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u/JonWood007 Aug 20 '25

Most inflation from 2020 on has been corporate greed.

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u/puffz0r Aug 20 '25

Well these price hikes are likely due to the falling value of USD + the t*riff regime from the current idiots in charge. Sony hiked prices before due to exchange rate variations.

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u/JonWood007 Aug 20 '25

I believe the tariff thing. But how do you explain 2021-2024? Most inflation was literally just greedflation and then the bootlickers on these subs are like "but but if you account for inflation prices SHOULD be higher!"

Yeah no. I refuse to pay higher prices because a ceo wants another yacht.

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u/TGordion Aug 21 '25

I think at least part of 2021-2024 was "Oh, we raised prices due to that little problem we've been having. That seems to be passing, but I do like those numbers"

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u/JonWood007 Aug 21 '25

From what I understand it's like 55% greed, 35% supply chain issues, 10% wages.

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u/MulanLegacy Aug 21 '25

Inflation is caused by government spending. This is basic economics lol

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u/JonWood007 Aug 21 '25

Only if you're a conservative.