Wednesday, August 20, 2025

PlayStation prices rise as US tariffs bite

Sony is increasing PlayStation 5 prices in the US by $50 due to a "challenging economic environment" and tariffs imposed by President Trump. The price hike reflects a $550 standard PS5, $500 digital edition, and $750 Pro version. Other American companies like Estee Lauder and PepsiCo are also adjusting prices to offset tariff costs, impacting consumers.

Posted by LampLighter at 10:57 PM | 5 COMMENTS | permalink

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... Tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump hike the cost of goods brought into the US, leaving companies like Japan's Sony to decide whether to pass that on to consumers.

"Similar to many global businesses, we continue to navigate a challenging economic environment," Sony Interactive Entertainment vice president of global marketing Isabelle Tomatis said in a post. ...



#1 | Posted by LampLighter at 2025-08-20 10:58 PM

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#2 | Posted by LampLighter at 2025-08-20 11:01 PM

I guess just buy your brat kids 1 PlayStation instead of 2.

Trump said he was going to destroy America.

Get use to the dollar being worthless and prices skyrocketing.

Putin's gift to America has just started to destroy.

He's attacked our food, our country, our way of life.

It's only going to get worse.

#3 | Posted by ClownShack at 2025-08-20 11:03 PM

@#3 ... He's attacked our food, our country, our way of life. ...

You did not mention Democracy as one of Pres Trump's targets.


#4 | Posted by LampLighter at 2025-08-20 11:21 PM

Democracy is our country.

But sure.

That too.

#5 | Posted by ClownShack at 2025-08-21 02:34 AM

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