Sony quietly increased the price of its PlayStation 5 DualSense controller worldwide. No announcement took place yet many stores including Sony's own PlayStation Direct have raised prices. Well-known retailers such as Target and Best Buy also followed suit as of Monday, Sept. 9, adding $5 to the cost.
Different Colors Cost More Now
The standard PlayStation 5 DualSense controller now sits at $74.99 compared to $69.99 before. This applies to colors like White Starlight Blue Galactic Purple Cosmic Red Midnight Black and Gray Camouflage. Fancier colors such as Sterling Silver Cobalt Blue and Volcanic Red now carry a $79.99 price instead of $74.99.
According to IGN, the rise in prices is not just in the U.S. People in the UK noticed a rise of £5 while Australians saw a $10 increase.
PlayStation 5 Console Price Remains Unchanged
Although the controller cost went up there has been no sign of the PlayStation 5 console price going higher. Why didn't they raise the console price too? This happens not long after Sony raised the PS5 price in Japan possibly hinting at bigger shifts or new announcements coming soon.
Rumors Swirl About the PS5 Pro
The decision to raise prices now is interesting. It happened just two weeks after the PS5 price hike in Japan and might be tied to the rumored PlayStation 5 Pro. Talk around the PS5 Pro is growing. Could Sony be ready to show gamers a new generation of consoles? Leaks suggest it's only a matter of time.
A big sign is the nine-minute stream planned for Sept. 10. PlayStation 4's lead designer, Mark Cerny, will run it. It starts at 8 AM Pacific, 11 AM Eastern, and 4 PM UK. Many people think this stream will focus on the PS5 Pro. Even though Sony hasn't said the PS5 Pro exists, industry experts think its announcement is sure to happen.
What Does This Mean for PlayStation Gamers?
The sudden price rise of the DualSense controller hints at bigger changes to Sony's products.
With rumors of the PS5 Pro coming soon, new accessories might become more common. Some gamers might feel upset about paying more for controllers. However, getting a better PlayStation 5 model could mean much better performance, which may make it worth spending more on Sony's gaming system.
Now, gamers need to think about whether the higher price of DualSense controllers is fair, especially without any new upgrades for the extra cost. The PS5 Pro might bring better graphics and speed. Soon, gamers could learn more about Sony's plans and what's next for PlayStation devices.
A Smart Move by Sony?
Raising the price of the DualSense controller without much noise suggests Sony is planning something big, like the PS5 Pro. This quiet move might upset some buyers.
Still, Sony stays strong in gaming, where people want their products. Now, gamers are waiting for the stream, expecting the PS5 Pro to finally be revealed.
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