I used ChatGPT, Gemini and Perplexity to beat the PS5 price hike — here’s how I saved money

Another day, another announcement of video game console price hikes. I don’t even bat an eye anymore.

It seems like every couple of months, news of console price hikes hits my timeline. Just recently, more news came of Sony PlayStation products being hit with a price increase. This one’s taking effect on April 2 worldwide in the US, UK, Europe, and Japanese territories.

So here’s a breakdown of how much more money you’ll be spending on a Sony gaming console next month in the US: a standard PS5 will go from $549.99 to $649.99, the digital edition will increase from $499.99 to $599.99, the PS5 Pro’s price hike is going from $749.99 to $899.99, and the PS Portal handheld device will be increasing from $199 to $249.99.

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The devastating combo of a global RAM shortage that has seen AI data centers soak up the majority of the memory supply and current economic hardships has resulted in gaming consoles becoming a luxury.

As someone who’s in the market for a new PS5 Pro, I decided to tap into ChatGPT, Gemini, and Perplexity to see what PS5 Pro deals they could find me before the April 2 price hike. And in the end, I ended up saving money before that increase hurt my wallet.

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I leaped into action during this mission by using this prompt with ChatGPT: Find me the best deals for a PS5 Pro in the US from major retailers.

The chatbot was quite aware of the…