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Even Adjusted for Inflation, PS5 Pro Is Sony's Third Most Expensive Console Ever; Japan Gets Price Gouged Even More

Even adjusted for inflation, the PS5 Pro is one of most expensive consoles ever, with gamers in Japan facing even higher prices.

Sony’s$700 price tag for the PS5 Pro has quickly made it one of the most expensive PlayStation consoles in history, even when adjusted for inflation. While the price caused a stir online yesterday, gamers in Japan are realizing just how much more expensive the console is in their country. The impact of a $300 PS1 in 1995 is about the same as a $600 console purchased today, providing perspective on the PS5 Pro’s current price point.

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