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Sony Increases PlayStation 5 Prices Across Key Regions

The PS5 Digital Edition sees price hikes in Europe, the UK, Australia, and New Zealand, with economic challenges cited as the driving factor.

The Sony Playstation logo is seen at the Paris Games Week (PGW), a trade fair for video games in Paris, France, November 5, 2023. REUTERS/Claudia Greco/File Photo
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Overview

  • Sony has raised the price of the PS5 Digital Edition in Europe, the UK, Australia, and New Zealand, effective April 14, 2025.
  • In Australia and New Zealand, both the Digital and Standard PS5 models now cost more, while only the Digital Edition is affected in Europe and the UK.
  • The PS5 Pro remains unaffected by the price increases, and the cost of the external disc drive has been reduced in all impacted regions.
  • Sony attributes the adjustments to high inflation, fluctuating exchange rates, and broader global economic pressures, including trade tariffs.
  • While the US market has not yet experienced a price hike, analysts suggest that future increases in the region are possible.