![]() ![]() Looking to next month, the Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart release date is June 11 and seems like a can't-miss. The latter half of April gave us Resident Evil Village and Returnal. Six months later, we're now seeing true PS5-exclusive games and heavy-hitters. Sony was off to good, but not great start at launch. Demon's Souls, exclusive to PS5 and even more graphically stunning, is a remake of a game that's now ten-plus years old. For example, Spider-Man: Miles Morales for PS5, a spirited free-roam sequel, is also available on PS4 and you aren't out of luck if you buy the game for the older console Sony's free upgrade to PS5 graphics means the PS4 version is versatile for eventual console upgraders. PS5 launch games weren't exactly system sellers. Must-have PS5 games are starting to come out They were right – and it's about to get even worse as PS5 demand increases, not wanes like some consumers are expecting. Our exclusive reporting has included top retailers telling us 'April and May look grim'. ![]() Although PC ports are somewhat inevitable, this price increase comes at a time when many may have been looking to upgrade to Sony's current-gen console, as upcoming first-party exclusives such as Marvel's Spider-Man 2 will be PS5 exclusives as opposed to releasing on the PlayStation 4 as well.Other American retailers like Target, Best Buy and GameStop have all given us similar statements and have had fewer PS5 consoles online in recent weeks. While Ryan's post makes sense from a business perspective for Sony, many players who were hoping they'd be able to pick up a PlayStation 5 once the price drops over time will likely be disappointed. With the current supply scarcity of the PlayStation 5 and the new price increase, some players might now be considering whether or not they will just opt to wait for a ported version to come to PC. This move has already been a huge success with acclaimed titles such as God of War and Marvel's Spider-Man: Remastered. However, this may not be the case for much longer, as Jim Ryan had previously announced that Sony aimed to move 50% of PlayStation's exclusive games onto PC to reach a larger market. One of the PlayStation's major selling points was its exclusive games library, with that being the main reason players would cite for purchasing a PlayStation over an Xbox console. PS5 with Ultra HD Blu-ray disc drive – CAD $649.99.PS5 with Ultra HD Blu-ray disc drive – MXN $14,999.PS5 with Ultra HD Blu-ray disc drive – AUD $799.95.PS5 with Ultra HD Blu-ray disc drive – ¥4,299 yuan.PS5 Digital Edition – ¥49,478 yen (including tax).PS5 with Ultra HD Blu-ray disc drive – ¥60,478 yen (including tax).PS5 with Ultra HD Blu-ray disc drive – £479.99. ![]() PS5 with Ultra HD Blu-ray disc drive – €549.99.Regardless, here's how much it will now cost to purchase a PS5 in the territories Sony says are affected: It's unclear why exactly this is the case, as current inflation rates are a global issue. Fortunately for those looking to purchase a PlayStation 5 in the United States, Sony's post stated that there will be no price increase in the US. ![]()
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