PS5 price hikes signal a longer console cycle

Ellen1979
Mon, 06 Apr 2026 06:00:22 +0000

Sony raising PS5 prices is a pretty clear sign this console cycle still has room to run, and the piece argues that’s not necessarily bad if it means developers keep building for stable hardware instead of rushing into another.

WIRED – 4 Apr 26

Sony’s PS5 Price Hikes Prove This Console Generation Is Far From Over. Good.

The current console generation may last longer than anyone expects.

Ellen