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

This article author do not seem to know the gaming industry. It is normal for a console sale to drop a lot in it’s 6th year. The ps5 sale is performing similarly to the previous consoles minus the ps2