Game enthusiasts in Japan will have to prepare their pockets. Recently, electronics giant Sony announced significant changes in the price of accessories for the PlayStation 5.
This announcement surprised many people, as it was made simultaneously with the presentation of the long-awaited Slim model of the consoleexpected to hit the market in November this year.
Price increase for PS5 accessories
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Starting October 18th, gamers in Japan will notice a change in the prices of PS5-related accessories. The control DualSensefor example, will undergo a price change.
Depending on the color chosen by the customer, the original price varied between 7,678 and 8,228 yen. However, from the aforementioned date, the price will be set at 9,480 yen.
Another product that will also undergo adjustments is the Pulse 3D Wireless headset, whose price will rise from 10,978 to 12,980 yen, equivalent to around R$440.
Changes don’t stop there
The PlayStation 5’s HD camera, an item desired by many to capture high-definition images, will see its price increase from 6,578 to 7,980 yen.
Likewise, the media control, which enhances the multimedia experience on the console, will have its price increased from 3,278 to 3,980 yen. It is important to highlight that, for now, these price changes apply exclusively to the Japanese market.
The reasons behind these changes still remain a mystery, as Sony has chosen to keep its reasons private. This has generated speculation, with some people believing that exchange rate fluctuations, mainly involving the dollar, or global inflation may be related to these adjustments.
On the other hand, the news of the launch of the PS5 Slim model brought excitement. With notable improvements, such as optimized size and weight, and the introduction of a removable disc reader system, there is great expectation regarding this new feature.
Sony plans for this new model to gradually replace models released in 2020, indicating the possibility of discontinuing older models as supplies run out.
