Sony hikes price of aging PlayStation 5 console in Japan by 19%

The PlayStation DualSense controller and PlayStation 5 console.

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Sony on Tuesday announced a price hike for its flagship PlayStation 5 console, even as the device enters its fourth year on the market.

The Japanese gaming giant said its suggested retail price for the PS5 is now 79,980 yen, or $553, up 19% from the previous price. The hike will take effect from Sept. 2.

Sony cited a challenging external environment, including fluctuations in the global economy, as the reason for the price increase.

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