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1. www.japantimes.co.jp › sony-ps5-price-hikeSony hikes PlayStation 5 price in Japan citing cost volatility

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   Aug 27, 2024 · Aug 27, 2024. Sony Group Corp. is raising the price of its PlayStation 5 in Japan by 19% to nearly ¥80,000 ($550) almost four years into the console’s life cycle. The surprise move comes even ...

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2. www.engadget.com › gaming › playstationSony hikes the PlayStation 5 price in Japan by 19 percent

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   Aug 27, 2024 · This price increase takes effect starting September 2. Due to a “challenging external environment,” Sony will increase the PS5’s price in Japan by 19 percent. The new price of the standard ...

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3. www.theverge.com › 2024/8/27 › 24229420PS5 prices are going up again in Japan. - The Verge

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   Aug 27, 2024 · Sony is raising PS5 prices in Japan on September 2nd. Both models are going up by 13,000 yen (nearly $90). This is the third PS5 console price hike in Japan since the console’s launch in 2020.

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5. www.ign.com › articles › playstation-5-gets-steepPlayStation 5 Gets Steep Price Hike in Japan, Sony Confirms

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   Aug 27, 2024 · Posted: Aug 27, 2024 11:13 am. The PlayStation 5 is getting a steep price hike in Japan to the tune of ¥13,000 (around $90), Sony has confirmed. As reported by VGC, the Japanese PlayStation Blog ...

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6. www.ign.com › articles › how-will-ps5-priceHow Will PS5 Price Increases in Japan Impact the PS5 Pro ...

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   Sep 5, 2024 · After its launch in 2020, the cost of a PS5 (Disc) has increased by a total of 60% and the PS5 (Digital) has increased by a total of 82.5% in Japan. Sony cites a challenging external environment ...

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7. www.bloomberg.com › news › articlesSony Lifts PlayStation Prices 19%, Joining Wave of Japan Hikes

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   Aug 28, 2024 · August 27, 2024 at 4:21 AM EDT. Updated on. August 28, 2024 at 2:10 AM EDT. Sony Group Corp. is raising the price of its marquee gaming console by about 19% to nearly $550 in Japan, one of the ...

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   Why is Sony raising PS5 prices in Japan?

   • Sony is raising PS5 prices in Japan on September 2nd. Both models are going up by 13,000 yen (nearly $90). This is the third PS5 console price hike in Japan since the console’s launch in 2020. The yen has weakened against the dollar in recent years, and Sony blames “fluctuations in the global economic situation” for this latest PS5 increase.

   PS5 prices are going up again in Japan. - The Verge

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   How much does a PS5 cost in Japan?

   • Sony Group Corp. is raising the price of its PlayStation 5 in Japan by 19% to nearly ¥80,000 ($550) almost four years into the console’s life cycle. The surprise move comes even as PS5 sales have slowed and Sony is widely expected to refresh its offering with a more powerful, mid-cycle revamp of the console in coming months.

   Sony hikes PlayStation 5 price in Japan citing cost volatility

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   Is there a price hike on PS5 in the US?

   • Indeed, it looks like the US is the only major PlayStation territory to not be seeing a price hike, with buyers everywhere from China to Australia to Mexico also getting slugged. I’m in Australia, for example, and last year I bought my PS5 disc version at retail for AUD$750. It’s now going to cost AUD$800.

   Sony Raising PlayStation 5 Prices In Europe, UK, Japan & More - Kotaku

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   Is Sony pushing its luck with the PS5 price hike?

   • Sony has issued around a 10% price hike for the PS5 in many non-US regions around the world, drawing the ire of many who feel like Sony is pushing its luck with the move, as its competitors Microsoft and Nintendo are content to leave prices alone, despite economic factors. But Sony is doing something else with the PS5 too.

   The PS5’s Price May Be Going Up, But At Least It’s Losing ... - Forbes

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   Does Sony sell a PS5 in Japan?

   • In Sony’s home market of Japan, machines have been in such short supply that units at present sell in the second-hand market at a premium of about 70 per cent over the official (pre-increase) retail price. In May, Sony sold just 2,693 PS5 units in Japan — a number that reflected the exceptionally tight supply.

   PS5 Price Increase Confirmed for UK, Europe, Japan, Canada, and More

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   How much does a PS5 cost in 2024?

   • The new price of the standard PS5 model will be ¥79,980 (about $554) and will come into effect by September 2, 2024. Prices for the console in other countries are not affected. It’s important to note that Sony raised PS5 prices around the world two years ago, with the exception of the US.

   Sony hikes the PlayStation 5 price in Japan by 19 percent - Engadget

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9. www.gematsu.com › 2024 › 08PS5 price increase announced for Japan - Gematsu

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   Aug 27, 2024 · Sony Interactive Entertainment has announced a 13,000 yen price increase for PlayStation 5 in Japan, as well as price increases for various PlayStation 5 accessories. All increases will take effect…