The price of PlayStation 5 will rise again in some territories, Sony Interactive Entertainment has announced Sunday on its PlayStation blog. The latest increase in Sony’s price has been effective on Monday and affecting customers in Europe, England, Australia and New Zealand.
Sony blamed a context of a challenging economic environment, including high inflation and oscillating exchange rate, in a statement assigned to Isabelle Tomatis, vice president of global marketing in Sie.
In Europe, the price of the PS5 digital version is now € 499.99. It is an increase of 50 €, and is now more than € 100 compared to the launch price of the PS5 digital version in Europe, € 399.99.
The United Kingdom is also receiving a more expensive PS5 digital version; It is £ 429.99. It was 40 more tables compared to the cost of the console last week and more than 70 pounds compared to the original price of the Console in the UK, £ 359.99.
In Australia and New Zealand, both the PS5 and PS5 digital versions (with Blu-ray 4K disk drive) are increased. This is a way to change the operating price in each country:
Australia
- Standard PS5 with Ultra HD Blu-ray drive: Au $ 829.95 (+AU $ 30)
- Digital version PS5: AU $ 749.95 (+AU $ 100)
New Zealand
- PS5 standard with Ultra HD Blu-ray drive: New Zealand $ 949.95 (+New Zealand $ 50)
- Digital version PS5: New Zealand $ 859.95 (+$ 90)
The price of PlayStation 5 Pro does not change in any area.
Part of the PS5 hardware is receiving Less Expensive is the additional 4K Blu-ray 4K drive. This is a new price:
- Europe: € 79.99
- UK: £ 69.99
- Australia: Au $ 124.95
- New Zealand: NZ $ 139.95
Sony has previously increased the price of PlayStation 5 in Canada, Mexico, Europe, England, Australia, Japan and China by 2022. At that time, Sie was then President Jim Ryan blaming challenging economic conditions, including global inflation and adverse currency trends.
As well as the prices issued by 2022, customers in the US have avoided the price increase on the PS5 dashboard in this round. Sony seems to be protecting its largest market from raising prices by reducing the impact of President Donald Trump’s chaotic tariff program (and its influence on the exchange rate) on other territories.
