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Sony surprises gamers once again, this time with a price increase even for refurbished consoles. The PlayStation 5 Slim in refurbished condition has gone up by 100 dollars, while new copies at the lowest price have practically disappeared from the market. This means one thing: the era of the PS5 at 399 dollars is coming to an end.
More expensive even for used equipment
Sony has raised the prices of refurbished PS5 Slim models, meaning the Digital Edition now costs around $499, while the disc version costs even more. Interestingly, the company has not issued any official statement on this matter, and the changes were only noticed by users. Until recently, refurbished equipment was a way to enter the world of PlayStation at a lower cost, but now the difference between new and used models has significantly decreased. This may suggest that Sony is deliberately limiting the appeal of cheaper options.
End of PS5 for 399 dollars
At the same time as the price increases, the popular PS5 bundle with Fortnite has disappeared, which allowed buyers to purchase the new console for 399 dollars. Currently, the cheapest new models start at around 599 dollars, significantly raising the entry threshold for new players. Even though the differences between the Slim version and the older model are not large, prices are clearly rising across the board. This is another signal that the increasing costs of components, especially memory, are beginning to have a strong impact on the console market.
Sony is raising prices not only for new consoles but also for refurbished ones, which clearly indicates the direction of changes in the market. Cheap PS5s are becoming a thing of the past, and gamers must prepare for higher expenses.
source: tomshardware
