Sony just raised PS5 prices again — and GTA 6’s launch is directly in the crossfire. Starting April 2, 2026, the standard PS5 jumped to $649, the Digital Edition to $599, and the PS5 Pro all the way to $899. The second price hike in less than a year. And it couldn’t have come at a worse time.
GTA 6 drops November 19, 2026 — the most anticipated game ever made. Millions of people were planning to buy a PS5 specifically for this game. That was Sony’s entire strategy. But now, with hardware prices at an all-time high, chip shortages driven by the AI industry, and Trump’s tariffs shaking global supply chains, the question nobody wants to ask is finally on the table — could Sony’s greed destroy GTA 6’s biggest moment in gaming history?
In this video we break down exactly why Sony raised prices, what it means for GTA 6 sales, why the PS5 Pro at $900 changes everything for Rockstar, how Xbox and Nintendo are responding, and what this nightmare scenario means for the future PS6.
If you’re planning to buy a PS5 for GTA 6 — watch this before you spend a single dollar.
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