As Nintendo adjusts the price of Switch 2 accessories, Microsoft Xbox consoles will increase (and the price will also increase in the first-party games). The next maker to increase the price of the game console should be Sony.The Japanese company believes that U.S. tariffs will result in a loss of operating income of $680 million.

According to Sony's recent financial report, recent U.S. tariffs will have an impact of 100 billion yen (about 650 million US dollars) on operating income.Sony's chief financial officer Tao Lin said Sony is considering passing on the tariff impact by raising product prices.Therefore, the price of the PS5 may be affected.

Regarding the production of PS5s in the United States, President and CEO Yuki Toshiki added that such a move "needs to consider" whether it will happen or not.

Of course, the time this process takes and its impact on Sony's business strategy remains to be seen.If the price really rises, this will not be the first time, because Sony raised the price of gaming consoles in Japan last year and recently raised the price in the UK, Australia and New Zealand.

The Slim version still retails for $499.99 in the U.S., while the PS5 Pro sells for $699.99 in the U.S.As of March 31, 2025, the global shipment of PS5 has reached 77.8 million units.