Sony slams brakes on ps5 affordability with 100 euro price hike

Sony's PlayStation 5 is set to become even more unaffordable for gamers, with the Japanese tech giant announcing a price increase of up to 100 euros across its entire product lineup.

Price hike hits ps5 and pro editions hard

The digital edition of the PS5 will now cost nearly 600 euros, while the standard edition jumps to 649.99 euros. The pro model, already a premium offering, sees its price rise to 899.99 euros, making it a whopping 900 euros to upgrade to the top-of-the-line console.

This shocking price hike comes just as anticipation builds for the highly-anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI, slated for release this year. For gamers who have been holding off on upgrading to the PS5 generation, this news is likely to be a major deterrent.

In a statement, Sony acknowledged the impact of the price increase, saying