Sony raised console prices in the UK and Europe earlier this year, citing high inflation and fluctuating exchange rates. US gamers have seen similar price hikes from other compani

Sony, which joins other video game console makers in hiking their prices, attributed the increase to the "challenging economic environment."

Sony on Wednesday said it is bumping up the price of PlayStation 5 video game consoles by $50 in the United States due to a "challenging economic environment." Tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump hike the cost of goods brought into the US,