Sony Increases PS5 Price in the USA
Carlos Mendoza 
Key Takeaways
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- The PlayStation 5 price will increase in the USA starting August 21, with new prices being $549.99 for the PS5, $499.99 for the PS5 Digital Edition.
- Sony has not yet announced any price increase for Brazil, but given recent increases in other markets and Brazils already high pricing, further adjustments could be anticipated.
- Nintendo increased the price of its Nintendo Switch by up to $50 in early August due to new tariffs enforced by the U.S. government.
- Accessory prices for both PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch will remain unchanged during these price adjustments.
Revised PS5 Price Hike in USA from August 21; No Announcement for Brazil Yet
Sony has announced a price increase for its PlayStation 5 consoles in the U.S., effective August 21. This adjustment follows similar price increases in other global regions and is attributed by Sony to challenging economic conditions. The updated U.S. prices are: PS5: $549.99 PS5 Digital Edition: $499.99 PS5 Pro: $749.99 (Note: This model does not currently exist.) Accessory prices will remain unchanged. Regarding Brazil, Sony has not yet announced any price increase for the PS5; the last adjustment there occurred in 2021. However, the console’s price has since risen in several other markets, including Asia and Europe. Given that Brazil’s PS5 pricing is already among the highest globally, further adjustments there could be anticipated. In a related development, in early August, Nintendo increased the price of its Nintendo Switch by up to $50. Nintendo attributed this adjustment to new tariffs enforced by the U.S. government.
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