Mon Sep 09 15:15:46 UTC 2024: ## PlayStation 5 Controllers Get More Expensive in the US
**Following a recent price hike in Japan, PlayStation 5 controllers have become more expensive in the US, with the standard DualSense controllers now starting at $75, a $5 increase.**
While Sony has not publicly announced the price hike, retailers like Best Buy and Target have already implemented the new pricing, and the change is also reflected on PlayStation Direct. The DualSense Edge, however, remains unaffected at its current $200 price point.
This price increase comes despite PlayStation 5 hardware sales dropping by 27% year-on-year for Sony’s first quarter of fiscal year 2024. While the console has surpassed 60 million units sold, Sony’s decision to raise prices contradicts the usual trend of console prices dropping as component costs decrease.
**The move is attributed to the challenging global economic climate, including the lingering effects of the pandemic.** This trend is not unique to Sony, as Microsoft has also raised prices for Xbox and Game Pass. However, Nintendo remains the only major console manufacturer to keep prices steady despite facing profit decreases.
While the PlayStation 5 console itself has not seen a price increase in the US yet, experts speculate that it may be subject to a price hike in the future to help stabilize Sony’s finances.
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