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Sony hikes refurbished PS5 Slim prices by $100, ends $399 console bundle

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Sony has unexpectedly increased the prices for refurbished PlayStation 5 Slim consoles by $100, making the Digital Edition $499 and the disc drive model $549. This price adjustment follows a recent hike across all new PlayStation 5 models and the PlayStation Portal. The company has not provided an official explanation for these price changes, leading to speculation that it may be an effort to manage demand for refurbished units. AI

RANK_REASON This is a price increase for a consumer electronics product, not a core AI development.

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Sony hikes refurbished PS5 Slim prices by $100, ends $399 console bundle

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