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Sony once again surprises gamers, this time with a price increase even for refurbished consoles. The PlayStation 5 Slim in refurbished version has risen by 100 dollars, and at the same time, new units at the lowest price have practically disappeared from the market. This means one thing: the era of PS5 for 399 dollars is coming to an end.
Prices Rising Even for Used Equipment
Sony has raised the prices of refurbished PS5 Slim models, meaning the Digital Edition now costs around $499, and 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 intentionally limiting the appeal of cheaper options.
End of PS5 for $399
Along with the price increases, the popular PS5 bundle with Fortnite, which allowed for the purchase of a new console for $399, has disappeared. Currently, the cheapest new models start at around $599, significantly raising the entry threshold for new players. Even if the differences between the Slim version and the older model are not large, prices are clearly rising throughout the entire range. This is another signal that rising component costs, particularly memory, are starting to heavily impact 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 need to prepare for higher expenses.
source: tomshardware
