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Five gaming console prices are expected to increase in the UK and other nations due to a ‘difficult economic climate,’ according to Sony.
The leading game company announced that starting Monday, the cost of the PS5 Digital Edition — the model without a disk drive — will increase from £390 to £430.
In a blog post announcing the price increases, Sony stated that the “difficult decision” was made due to “a difficult economic climate, which includes soaring costs.”
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The announcement follows the U.S. President’s actions or statements.
Donald Trump
Let’s shift to implementing tariffs on various countries worldwide, leading to significant disruptions in international manufacturing supply chains.
Mr. Trump has subsequently declared a brief halt on certain tariffs, and over the past weekend came the confirmation that imports of electronic devices like smartphones and laptops will receive a provisional exemption until the administration determines a particular tariff strategy for the semiconductor industry, adding further uncertainty for exporters.
In addition to their announcement, Sony also verified that there will be some increases in the prices of the PS5 for Europe, Australia, and more.
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In Europe, the cost of the PS5 Digital Edition is increasing from 449 euros to 499 euros.
Sony stated that the cost of the standard PlayStation 5, featuring a Blu-ray drive and launched in 2020, will stay the same in both Europe and the UK. Additionally, the pricing for the PS5 Pro model, introduced the previous year, will also remain unaffected.
The tariff policies implemented under the Trump administration have significantly impacted global supply chains, leading to increased costs for products such as the PlayStation 5—despite Sony being a Japanese firm.
Some ambiguity still exists regarding the application of these tariffs. On Friday, US Customs and Border Protection subtly disclosed that iPhones, laptops, and other electronic devices would not have to pay either the 125 percent duty on imported Chinese products or the worldwide 10 percent tariff.
Nevertheless, on April 13th, the Trump administration specified that electronic items would fall under different tariff categories.
On Truth Social later that day, the President stated that no exceptions would be granted.
He wrote: “NOBODY will be let off the hook regarding the uneven trade balances and non-monetary tariff barriers that other nations have imposed on us, particularly China, which mistreats us more than anyone else!”
Trump added: ‘There was no Tariff “exception” announced on Friday, These products are subject to the existing 20% Fentanyl Tariffs, and they are just moving to a different Tariff “bucket”.’
The president stated that his administration would examine the entire electronic supply chain as part of their upcoming efforts.
National Security Tariff Investigations.’
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