I think this has a lot more to do with other consoles coming online in the near future including project Helix and the steam machine. Consumers are waiting to see what's available before making a choice.
Gamers may have begun to shy away from the now more expensive PS5. U.S. April data highlights a 30% decline in PlayStation console sales compared to the previous year. Before the impending Switch 2 price increase, Nintendo's handheld extended its lead over the competition.