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PlayStation 5 Pro: High Price, High Demand
The new PlayStation 5 Pro is the most expensive console ever released by Sony due to increased production costs and high demand.
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Manu RosierDaniël CitroenNik Wouters
- What role does chip production play in the high cost of the PlayStation 5 Pro?
- The limited number of manufacturers producing advanced chips (Intel, TSMC, Samsung) and the high cost of chip production contribute to the expensive price of the PlayStation 5 Pro.
- What is the price and notable features of the newly released PlayStation 5 Pro?
- The PlayStation 5 Pro, released by Sony, is the most expensive console they've released, costing nearly \u20ac800 without a disc drive or stand.
- Why are consumers still purchasing high-priced consoles despite the increased cost?
- Consumers are still purchasing the consoles despite the high prices, driven by high demand and anticipation for upcoming games like GTA VI.
- How does the current pricing trend for game consoles differ from previous generations?
- Unlike previous generations, prices aren't decreasing; instead, manufacturers are increasing them, as seen with Microsoft's Xbox Series X and Sony's previous PS5 price hike.
- What are the main factors contributing to the high price of the PlayStation 5 Pro and other consoles?
- The high price is attributed to increased production costs due to global supply chain issues, chip shortages, rising wages, and energy prices.