Sony Rumored to Raise PS5 Prices in Europe Third Time

A French leaker has sparked widespread speculation that Sony plans to raise prices on its PlayStation 5 consoles and accessories in Europe, marking a potential third increase since the system's 2020 launch. The rumored hikes, detailed in a social media post by user GyoJvfr, would affect the PS5 Slim, PS5 Pro, and PS Portal, with an announcement possibly coming as early as March 27.

According to the post, the PS5 Slim would jump from 549.99 euros to 649.99 euros, an increase of about 18 percent. The PS5 Pro, Sony's high-end variant released last year, would rise from 799.99 euros to 899.99 euros, a roughly 12 percent uptick. The PS Portal, a remote-play handheld device, would see its price climb from 219.99 euros to 249.99 euros. These figures, if implemented, would equate to approximately 750 dollars for the Slim and over 1,000 dollars for the Pro based on current exchange rates. GyoJvfr did not specify an exact effective date but urged potential buyers to act quickly.

The rumor gained additional traction when Spanish source eXtas1s, posting on social media, described the information as "100 percent true" and predicted an official reveal the following day. GyoJvfr has a history...