PlayStation 5 sees massive sales spike in the US, beating 2026 records so far as eager consumers rush to beat RAM crisis price hikes

PS5 US sales for the week ending April 4th hit their highest point of 2026, nearly doubling year-over-year, as consumers rushed to buy before Sony's price increases took effect. The base PS5 now retails at $649.99, with the Pro at $899.99, driven by AI-related RAM and component shortages.

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Appeared in 2026-04-16.