Yeah dude. This is the first time in history prices actually went up. Usually, consoles are sold at cost or at a loss. It's uncommon consoles are sold at a profit. If they are, it's very slim. I think their hand got forced here with the rise of RAM and SSD prices. I wouldn't be surprised even at the prices their charging now, they're losing money with each console. And it's not even just Sony. Nintendo Switch 2 prices are high for what it is. And Microsoft raised prices on the Series X. It's so bad that next gen consoles are even likely being delayed until this AI induced shortage plays out. But RAM prices for some reason are starting to drop. I don't think the same is happening with SSDs yet but we'll have to see if this is temporary.
Either way, I should learn how to fix these. People don't want to buy a new console now with these prices if theirs breaks and with these prices, there's going to be an uptick in demand for cheaper used consoles.
Topic: What does everyone think about Sony increasing the price of the PS5 consoles? (Read 39 times)