# Sony’s $700 PS5 Pro: A Pricey Glimpse into Next-Gen Console Costs 🎮

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**Created:** [September 12, 2024, 6:02pm UTC](https://onehack.st/t/sony-s-700-ps5-pro-a-pricey-glimpse-into-next-gen-console-costs/291218 "2024-09-12T18:02:48Z")\
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**Author:** ![TheJoker](https://onehack.st/user_avatar/onehack.st/thejoker/32/22660_2.png) [@TheJoker](https://onehack.st/u/TheJoker)\
**Post date:** [September 12, 2024, 6:02pm UTC](https://onehack.st/t/sony-s-700-ps5-pro-a-pricey-glimpse-into-next-gen-console-costs/291218/1 "2024-09-12T18:02:48Z")

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**Summary:**

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1. **High Price Tag**  
The newly announced PS5 Pro comes in at $699.99, marking it as Sony’s most expensive console to date, reminiscent of the controversial PS3 pricing when adjusted for inflation.

2. **Console vs. PC Costs**  
Despite the high price, consoles like the PS5 Pro offer a more affordable entry point compared to building a similarly powerful gaming PC, while providing an easy-to-use, plug-and-play experience.

3. **Potential Pricing Trend**  
The hefty price of the PS5 Pro could signal a shift towards higher pricing for next-gen consoles, reflecting broader trends in gaming hardware costs.

**Read more at:** [The Verge](https://www.theverge.com)