"It wouldn't be a surprise if Microsoft and Nintendo followed suit" - Analysts react to PlayStation's shock price rise as industry braces for more uncertainty
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Earlier today, Sony announced a shock price rise for its PlayStation 5 family of consoles.
When these changes come into effect on 2nd April, those of us in the UK will see the base PS5's retail price increase by roughly £90.
The https://www.eurogamer.net/sony-announces-major-price-hikes-for-ps5-ps5-pro-and-portal">company cited "continued pressures in the global economic landscape" as the reason for the pricing changes.