PS5 Price Increases Hit Another Region, Effective from 1st May
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Key Points:
- The user expresses satisfaction with avoiding current generation consoles like PS5 and Xbox Series models, having instead invested in older consoles and a PC, with a large backlog of games to play.
- They highlight frustration with price increases in Ireland, noting the base console now costs €650, and hope their current hardware will last at least five more years.
- A friend working at a UK retailer reports that PS5 sales have significantly declined, while Nintendo Switch 2 sales remain strong and Xbox sales have moderately increased.
- The user comments on currency inflation issues in some countries, suggesting a monetary reset to simplify large denominations, referencing Britain's historical currency changes.
- The discussion touches on global economic challenges, including supply chain disruptions, increased freight and insurance costs, and the impact of geopolitical events on component pricing and availability.
