Sony raised PlayStation 5 Digital Edition prices across Europe, the UK, Australia, and New Zealand starting April 14. The gaming system will cost €499.99 in Europe, £429.99 in the UK, AUD 829.95 in Australia, and NZD 949.95 in New Zealand. Regular PS5 models and PS5 Pro prices remain unchanged. Sony made this announcement early Monday morning for affected regions.
Vice President Isabelle Tomatis blamed difficult economic conditions, including high inflation and currency exchange rates, for the increase. The timing suggests that recent tariffs between America and China might have played a role in Sony's decision. The company did offer some good news—the PS5 Disc Drive price will decrease to €79.99 in Europe, £69.99 in the UK, AUD $124.95 in Australia, and NZD $139.95 in New Zealand.
This marks the third price hike for PlayStation 5 systems since its launch. The company previously increased prices in 2022 across various territories and again last August in Japan, where prices jumped by about $90. The current economic challenges might lead Sony to raise prices in additional markets soon. Sony seems to be adjusting its pricing strategy as manufacturing and shipping costs continue rising worldwide.
Vice President Isabelle Tomatis blamed difficult economic conditions, including high inflation and currency exchange rates, for the increase. The timing suggests that recent tariffs between America and China might have played a role in Sony's decision. The company did offer some good news—the PS5 Disc Drive price will decrease to €79.99 in Europe, £69.99 in the UK, AUD $124.95 in Australia, and NZD $139.95 in New Zealand.
This marks the third price hike for PlayStation 5 systems since its launch. The company previously increased prices in 2022 across various territories and again last August in Japan, where prices jumped by about $90. The current economic challenges might lead Sony to raise prices in additional markets soon. Sony seems to be adjusting its pricing strategy as manufacturing and shipping costs continue rising worldwide.
