"The cost of every model of Sony's all-conquering console has instead just gone up considerably. This move breaks with decades of tradition and is undoubtedly a blow for anyone hoping for a discount."
"Historically, at this point in a console generation, incumbent hardware sees steep discounts. For example, the PS4, which launched for $400 in 2013, was retailing for $300 by 2018."
"The AI bubble has seen RAM and SSD storage prices skyrocket in the last few months, impacting the entire global tech sector. Sony has been hit hard by this."
"The new MSRPs went into effect on April 2, and there's no sugarcoating that they mark significant increases. The entry-level digital edition PS5 console leaped to $600."
The PlayStation 5 has seen significant price increases, breaking with the tradition of discounts typically seen at this stage in a console generation. Historically, consoles like the PS4 experienced price drops as production costs decreased. However, the current generation is affected by rising RAM and SSD prices due to the AI bubble, leading to higher retail prices. The digital edition PS5 now retails for $600, marking a $100 increase, indicating that this generation may persist longer than anticipated.
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