Despite the rising prices of the PlayStation 5, Sony continues to position the console as an affordable alternative to gaming PCs and is focusing on digital sales. The company believes that shifting to digital versions will increase profits and help keep the cost of the future PlayStation 6 under control.
Sony is considering ways to offset rising costs for memory and components for the PlayStation 5 by increasing revenue from existing users, which could result in higher prices for games and PS Plus subscriptions. The company has already secured stable memory supplies through 2026, but further increases in component costs could impact its business and the launch timeline for the PlayStation 6.