AI boom crushes the console market: PS5 Pro breaks $1,072 as the PS6 gets downgraded
Upcomer — LoLby Liam SmithMay 17, 2026 at 8:10 AM

Forget cheap hardware. Sony's massive PlayStation 5 price hike is directly fueled by a global memory crisis created by the AI industry, and next-generation consoles are already taking a massive technical hit.
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