Trump’s Tariff has another casualty. Gaming consoles. In its latest update, Sony’s video game console brand PlayStation stated financial roadblocks that led to a surge in prices. The company remarked,
Similar to many global businesses, we continue to navigate a challenging economic environment. As a result, we’ve made the difficult decision to increase the recommended retail price for PlayStation 5 consoles in the US starting on August 21.”
It further dropped the revised hiked prices for the consoles. The updated recommended retail prices for PlayStation 5 consoles in the US are as follows:
- PlayStation 5—$549.99
- PlayStation 5 Digital Edition—$499.99
- PlayStation 5 Pro—$749.99
The company, however, claimed that the prices for the accessories in the store will remain unchanged.
The recommended retail prices for PlayStation 5 accessories remain unchanged, and we have no other price changes to announce for additional markets.”
An update on PS5 pricing in the U.S. https://t.co/4fJeezGEMI pic.twitter.com/uniUWSw2Qm
— PlayStation (@PlayStation) August 20, 2025
An update from PlayStation pic.twitter.com/Xgpsnqfcti
— GameStop (@gamestop) August 20, 2025
Reactions poured in on social media, with netizens blaming Trump’s Tariff over the fiasco. One user memed, “Thanks, Mr. President.” Another user commented, “I hope all of you understand that this is a direct result of Trump’s tariffs lol.” A third user suggested, “Switch to PC gaming.”
One user jibed, “PS5 is sold at a profit. There’s zero reason to increase the price. The price increase is more profit on top of the profit.” Another ranted, “That’s a steep price just to play Astro Bot.”
Some users recalled that, “The first console generation that I can ever remember in my lifetime where prices of consoles have been raised over time instead of lowered.” One user suggested, “I would have boosted accessory prices instead, like Nintendo did. Hopefully you’ll have your PS6 manufactured out of harm’s way, unlike the PS5.” Others dropped memes.
The first console generation that I can ever remember in my lifetime where prices of consoles have been raised over time instead of lowered.
— LetsGoBayBay (@LetsGoBayBay) August 20, 2025
PlayStation fans when they found out Sony was the one who decided to raise the price yet again pic.twitter.com/GNDCU27fRw
— MrKelsGame (@MrkelsGame) August 20, 2025
Switch
To
PC
Gaming pic.twitter.com/dLZblxHoJM
— HOOD LIGHTYEAR POPEYE DON JULIO OLED TV (@Luffygearmonger) August 20, 2025
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— The System (@tealtalk) August 20, 2025
I hope all of you understand that this is a direct result of trumps tariffs lol
— PurposefulRedemption (@PurposeFULLred) August 20, 2025
Looooooooooooooooool pic.twitter.com/Y7r0Ezouh6
— Nin10dofan (@n1n10d0f4n) August 20, 2025
thanks Mr President pic.twitter.com/HHCJwB0LuG
— XBorg (@XBorgHQ) August 20, 2025
PS5 dreamers rn pic.twitter.com/kkEWgZzHRt
— The Immortal (@TheImmortal007) August 20, 2025
Another price increase Sony… really? pic.twitter.com/Yrl6zEjfts
— MrKelsGame (@MrkelsGame) August 20, 2025
PS5 is sold at a profit. There’s zero reason to increase the price. The price increase is more profit on top of the profit
— Sony Prophet (@E3waitfor2020) August 20, 2025
That’s a steep price just to play Astro Bot pic.twitter.com/7LK4osu8O1
— Melee Games (@MeleeGames) August 20, 2025
Remember when prices went down as the generation went on? Not up… pic.twitter.com/uzggaHidwP
— AXISPAW (@AXISPAW) August 20, 2025
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