PS5 and PS Portal Price Increase Confirmed [Update]

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Conina said:

Kyuu said:

Because $1000 is too expensive for a mass market product.

iPhone sales beg to differ.

"As of early 2026, iPhone Pro and Pro Max models dominate Apple's sales, accounting for over 50% of new iPhone series purchases. With total annual iPhone shipments often exceeding 230 million units, this indicates well over 100 million Pro models are sold annually".

It's just a matter of priorities (and lack of cheaper alternatives of other platforms with similar performance).

Smartphones are FAR more essential to everyday life and usage than video game consoles.

Phones are used for EVERYTHING now. They're even a necessity depending on what job you have.

The amount of people who are willing to shell out $1,000 for a new iPhone or Samsung to manage their day-to-day lives far, far, FAR exceeds the amount of people who are willing to shell out $1,000 for a new console to play FIFA or Call of Duty.