Sony announced a price increase of about $100 for the company’s products

In the UK, the BBC reports that the price of the standard PS5 will increase by £90, and the increase will also affect the Digital Edition, the Pro and the Portal. The rise comes less than a year after the Digital Edition already went up by £40.

Experts explain that it is possible that Microsoft and Nintendo will also raise prices soon, and point out that the war between the US and Iran could worsen the economic pressure.

Sony explains that the increase is “a necessary step to continue providing innovative and high-quality game experiences to players around the world”, but the gamers are angry and protesting on social networks about the high prices.

“650 euros for a five-year-old console – it’s crazy!” Write on social networks. Others called the move “shocking” and expressed frustration with the fact that prices are rising even though the current generation of the console has been around for five years.