Sony raises PlayStation prices worldwide

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The price of the PlayStation console is increasing by another $100. This is the second price increase this year for the popular device.

The PS5 will soon cost $649.99 in the United States. Sony blames global economic pressures for these necessary price changes.

Prices also increased in other places, like Europe and Japan. Sony previously raised the PlayStation price by $50 last August.

A war is causing big problems for energy and materials supply. Helium is important for computer chips, and its supply is now at risk.

Sony's profit increased by 11% in the last three months. Rival Xbox also made some of its gaming consoles more expensive.

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How much is the PlayStation console price increasing by?

$100

What is the new price of the PS5 in the United States?

$649.99

Why did Sony raise the prices of the PlayStation?

Due to global economic pressures

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