Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
PlayStation just announced massive price hikes for the PS5 ecosystem, and as a lifelong fan, I’m deeply disappointed. In this video, I’m breaking down why Sony is raising prices on a console that’s several years old, the reality of the PS5 Pro "bargain" at Argos vs. the new £800 price tag, and why the "For The Players" slogan feels like a memory.
We also dive into the GTA 6 factor—is Sony banking on Grand Theft Auto 6 to force everyone into an expensive PS5 Pro upgrade? I discuss the hidden costs like disc drives and 4K/8K TVs, and why I’m sticking with my base PS5 for now. Are we entering an era of "For the CEOs" instead of "For the Players"? Let’s talk about it.
What do you think about the price hikes? Are you still planning to upgrade to a PS5 Pro? Let me know in the comments!
Timestamps
00:00 - The "For The Players" Irony 00:25 - PS5 Price Hikes Explained (RAM Shortages & Greed?) 01:35 - UK Price Increase: The April 2nd Deadline 02:08 - The Argos "Bargain" vs. the £800 PS5 Pro 03:10 - Can the Average Player Still Afford Gaming? 04:37 - The GTA 6 Strategy: Sony’s Master Plan? 06:38 - Why I’m Sticking with the Base PS5 07:37 - The Hidden Cost: Disc Drives & Physical Media 08:14 - What I Actually Want from the Next Generation (PS6) 10:55 - Final Thoughts: For the Players or the Investors?
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PlayStation just announced massive price hikes for the PS5 ecosystem, and as a lifelong fan, I’m deeply disappointed. In this video, I’m breaking down why Sony is raising prices on a console that’s several years old, the reality of the PS5 Pro "bargain" at Argos vs. the new £800 price tag, and why the "For The Players" slogan feels like a memory.
We also dive into the GTA 6 factor—is Sony banking on Grand Theft Auto 6 to force everyone into an expensive PS5 Pro upgrade? I discuss the hidden costs like disc drives and 4K/8K TVs, and why I’m sticking with my base PS5 for now. Are we entering an era of "For the CEOs" instead of "For the Players"? Let’s talk about it.
What do you think about the price hikes? Are you still planning to upgrade to a PS5 Pro? Let me know in the comments!
Timestamps
00:00 - The "For The Players" Irony 00:25 - PS5 Price Hikes Explained (RAM Shortages & Greed?) 01:35 - UK Price Increase: The April 2nd Deadline 02:08 - The Argos "Bargain" vs. the £800 PS5 Pro 03:10 - Can the Average Player Still Afford Gaming? 04:37 - The GTA 6 Strategy: Sony’s Master Plan? 06:38 - Why I’m Sticking with the Base PS5 07:37 - The Hidden Cost: Disc Drives & Physical Media 08:14 - What I Actually Want from the Next Generation (PS6) 10:55 - Final Thoughts: For the Players or the Investors?
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Extra Bits:
Music:
✅ Additional music by: Mykah and Mitch Murder: mitchmurder.bandcamp.com
✅ Additional music was purchased from Iceferno: iceferno.bandcamp.com
✅Sneaky Snitch by Kevin MacLeod incompetech.com
Promoted by MrSnooze
• Sneaky Background Music for Videos I ...
Creative Commons — CC BY 3.0 goo.gl/A7jRXA
Sneaky Snooper by Audionautix audionautix.com
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✅ Sneaky Background Music for Videos I ...
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Investigations by Kevin MacLeod incompetech.com
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