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Sony Relocates PS5 Production to Protect Pricing Ahead of PS6 Launch

Maisie Scott
Maisie Scott
Published on August 11, 2025
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A strategic supply chain shift could shield U.S. gamers from price hikes and set the stage for a more competitive PlayStation 6 rollout.

Sony is getting ready to throw two big pushes at the next generation. New leaks say that the PlayStation 6 will have a lot more power while still being quite cheap for most people. Sources say that AMD presented these facts in 2023. This means that the company has been working on the tech for a long time. The big question now is whether Sony will deliver the PS6 while keeping prices the same.

Sony has quietly pulled off one of its smartest moves in years by moving production of the PlayStation 5 for the U.S. market out of China to avoid rising tariffs. This shows that Sony has been thinking ahead. It’s a bold move that could affect not only the current price of the PS5 but also how the PlayStation 6 is released.

The trade dispute between the U.S. and China over tariffs has cost console makers a lot of money. Most of them would have taken the hit or charged customers for the high prices. Sony, on the other hand, knew the storm was coming. The company stocked up on PS5 units in the U.S. before tariffs went up, and now all systems going to the U.S. are being made in other countries.

Also, this isn’t just about consoles. By the end of September 2025, all PS4 accessories sold in the U.S. will also be made outside of China. Current President and CEO of Sony Group Corporation, Hiroki Totoki, revealed this during Sony’s most recent financial briefing. “We are making our supply chain more diverse,” he said. “Production has already been moved for consoles.” The move for peripherals will be done by the end of the first half.” Now it looks like Hardware that is sold in the U.S. comes from places other than China.

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Sony hasn’t said how much the PS5 or the next-generation PlayStation 6 will cost in the future, but the company’s leaders have made it clear that prices will be set by profit goals, term customer value, content sales, and how the market reacts. To put it another way, they’re not stuck on a fixed price strategy; they’re leaving their options open to stay competitive.

Some deals sometimes bring the PS5 down to $399 or even $349. The official price right now is between $449 and $499. Analysts think that the current price freedom isn’t a coincidence; it’s likely a test run for how Sony might change prices when the PS6 comes out.

Sony doesn’t need to raise the prices of its Hardware as much because more and more of its money comes from PlayStation services, the digital store, game sales, and DLC, not the Hardware itself. That could mean that Sony’s PS6 launch is eager, consumer-friendly, and ready to beat competitors if the company plays its cards right.

One thing is for sure: this change in the supply chain isn’t just a way to avoid taxes. It’s about taking charge of the battlefield before the next console fight starts. It looks like Sony is already moving its pieces around in that game.

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