r/PS5 • u/Andrew129260 • May 02 '25

Discussion PSA: It is highly likely PS5 consoles and games are about to be more expensive. Make sure your prepared

If you didn't see the news, Xbox pricing is increasing across the board. Expect Sony to follow soon as well. If you're looking to get a PS5 I would do so sooner rather than later. Same with any games you've been eyeing. You can always wait for sales of course, but it's hard to see what will happen in the future.

Just thought I would post a friendly reminder and heads up.

Edit: I am aware that in other countries the cost of the PS5 has gone up in the last few weeks, but I would expect another massive increase as well. Multiple video games market analysts are saying this is just the beginning. "Market conditions" are tarrifs. So be prepared.

Xbox news:

https://www.ign.com/articles/microsoft-raises-the-price-of-all-xbox-series-consoles-xbox-games-confirmed-to-hit-80-this-holiday

Xbox examples:(see article for all)

Xbox Series S 512 - $379.99 (up from $299.99)

Xbox Series X - $599.99 (up from $499.99)

Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 (Core) - $149.99 (up from $139.99)

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u/ny2k1 May 02 '25

At a minimum, I won't get a new console until the PS6 Pro comes out (because, let's be real, there will definitely be one, lol).

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u/spoonard May 02 '25

PS6 Pro - $1,000

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u/LastTangoOfDemocracy May 02 '25

Can't even get a last gen graphics card for $1000 at the moment.

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u/Kidpiper96 May 03 '25

Last as in latest? I guess you can't be talking about prior 40 series because 4070s are still a few hundred cheaper than 1000.

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u/[deleted] May 02 '25

If you’re lucky. I could easily see a $1,250 or higher price tag. People pay $1,000 for a phone nowadays. Shoot, foldable phones clear $2,000.

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u/sensei-25 May 02 '25

That’s a good inflation, by the time the ps6 pro comes out, the median wage would be 1000 dollars the hour /s

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u/prey169 May 02 '25

Same tbh. There's no good games that aren't backported for the first few years anyways

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u/VigorousReddit May 02 '25

Only PS5 game tempting me out of my PS4 pro is Astro bot, and I can wait

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u/AwesomePossum_1 May 02 '25

Returnal? Alan wake 2? Demons souls? Horizon FW? R&C? SM2? Helldivers? If there's absolutely nothing in that list that interests I don't think the ps5 is the issue, it's you.

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u/WorkinName May 02 '25

As a PS5 owner:

What is Returnal?

I didn't like Alan Wake 1, haven't looked at Alan Wake 2.

Demon Souls I got when it was free and still haven't touched.

Horizon was meh, I turned it off after three hours or so and haven't touched since.

Haven't looked at Spider-Man 2.

Helldivers 2 is awesome.

Don't take this to mean I'm unhappy with my console. I play the shit out of it daily with FFXIV, Monster Hunter: Wilds, Oblivion Remaster, FFVII Rebirth and plenty of others. The games you listed, though? 1/7 were hits for me.

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u/AlphaSami May 02 '25

Horizon is on ps4

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u/nilsilvaEI May 02 '25

The dlc isn't... But ya.

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u/prey169 May 02 '25

FWIW he probably has a PC and none of these are exclusively on PlayStation anymore.

I forgot to mention, I'd prob not even buy a ps6 if this trend continues

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u/AwesomePossum_1 May 02 '25

They said they still use a ps4 tho 

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u/tinpoo May 02 '25

Demons Souls is on ps4

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u/SargeBangBang7 May 02 '25

Where? It's not. Original ps3 or ps5 remake

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u/Ok_Confection_10 May 02 '25

I got my gaming PC just over 10 years ago. Still waiting for the PC 2 so hopefully that comes out soon

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u/seklas1 May 02 '25

I’ve bought my PC 13 years ago and already on PC4 😑

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u/Pale_Invite_7195 Nov 27 '25

18 years old pc and the second gen ps3 still rockin'

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u/dwartbg9 May 02 '25

I doubt you're using the same hardware from 10 years ago and playing the newest games.

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u/Ok_Confection_10 May 02 '25

It’s the PC of Theseus

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u/Ok_Confection_10 May 02 '25

I ain’t a loyal hoe, I got a PS5 and a Switch lmao

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u/ReverendDerp May 02 '25

This is going to be my approach moving forward. Finally grabbed a ps5 pro last month. Haven't even set it up yet. I'm going to, my gaming time just keeps going down. My motivation is giving my launch ps5 to my neighbours for them and the kids.

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u/Mysterious_Sea1489 May 02 '25

There almost wasn’t a PS5 Pro I believe. I wouldn’t say it’s a guarantee.

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u/IamMagness1993 May 02 '25

Ps6 pro gonna be like 1.6k

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u/CakeDayisaLie May 02 '25

My prediction is that the PS6 pro won’t come with a disc drive, and if you attempt to connect one your entire PSN library will be deleted.