The PS5 Is Getting a Price Increase Even If It’s Been Out for Years
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In your standard console generation, the price of the hardware usually drops after a few years of being out in the market. Apparently, somebody forgot to send the memo to Sony, as we’re getting the exact opposite: a price increase for the PS5.
According to Sony, the price increase for the PS5 is because of a “challenging economic environment, including high inflation and fluctuating exchange rates,”
PS5 Price Increase Confirmed for EMEA and Other Countries
The PS5 price increase is confirmed for Europe, the UK, Australia, New Zealand, and also in the Middle East and Africa. The price will be adjusted for people in these countries starting on April 14. In case you’re wondering, the PS5 Pro price will not be affected with this new price update.
Check out the updated PS5 console prices:
| Europe | PS5 Digital Edition – €499.99 (No pricing changes for the standard PS5 with Ultra HD Blu-ray disc drive) |
| UK | PS5 Digital Edition – £429.99 (No pricing changes for the standard PS5 with Ultra HD Blu-ray disc drive) |
| Australia | Standard PS5 with Ultra HD Blu-ray disc drive – AUD $829.95 PS5 Digital Edition – AUD $749.95 |
| New Zealand | Standard PS5 with Ultra HD Blu-ray disc drive – NZD $949.95 PS5 Digital Edition – NZD $859.95 |
The PS5 disc drive will be getting a slight decrease, which is also effective on April 14.
| Europe | €79.99 |
| UK | £69.99 |
| Australia | AUD $124.95 |
| New Zealand | NZD $139.95 |
For the Middle East and Africa, Sony says the PS5’s prices “may” also increase, and suggests customers check their local retailers or PlayStation Direct to find out more.
This is bad news for those living in those areas of the world. Couple this with the Nintendo Switch 2’s game price increase, and it looks like darker days are ahead for those gaming on a budget.
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