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Typically, 6 years into a console life, prices are cut dramatically to maintain sales because the majority of people who wanted one already bought one.
This time, prices are UP across the board.
PS5 - Launch - $400/$500
Current - $600/$650
PS5 Pro - Launch - $700
Current - $900
Xbox Series S - Launch - $300
Current - $400/$450
Xbox Series X - Launch - $500
Current - $600/$650/$800
Exactly, it's not hard to explain. Money is also tighter and that will drop a lot of people from buying games right now as well. There is a reason why they sell the console at a loss, they know the exact amount people are willing to pay and this is well beyond that.