# From $399 to $599: How the PS5 Became Sony’s First Console to Get Pricier With Age

The PS5 Digital Edition launched at $399. Today it sells for $599.That works out to a $200 increase across six years, for hardware whose internals have barely changed. Anyone holding out for the price cut that usually arrives late in a console generation shouldn't expect one. The PlayStation 5 is th

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| Published | 11 October 2026 |

Source: https://egamers.io/from-399-to-599-how-the-ps5-became-sonys-first-console-to-get-pricier-with-age/