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Here's How Much A PlayStation Cost In 1996 Vs. 2026 - BGR
Publisher description: When the PlayStation 1 launched in 1995, it cost $300 before Sony dropped its price to $200 the following year, while the PlayStation 5 costs $900 now.
NewsAPI | Oct 12, 2026 | Faith Leroux
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The toughest comparison is between the cost of the PlayStation 5 Pro and the PlayStation 1. Sony didn't release extra premium versions of the PlayStation 1 as it did with the PlayStation 4 Pro and PlayStation 5 Pro. Retro vGames sells used PlayStation 1 consoles for $216 to $260 at regular prices.
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