Sony Interactive Entertainment has announced a price increase of the PlayStation 5 consoles across several countries and regions. This includes Europe, Australia, New Zealand, the Middle East, and Africa. However, this is notably only for the digital version of the PlayStation 5. The physical version of the PlayStation 5 with the disc drive will decrease in price. Sony claims that this new change is a result of “a backdrop of a challenging economic environment, including high inflation and fluctuating exchange rates.” The updated prices are effective starting April 14. PlayStation 5 Pro prices remain unchanged.
The full details via Sony:
The updated PS5 RRPs are effective starting April 14, as follows*:
| 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 |
PS5 Pro RRPs remain unchanged.
Additionally, the Disc Drive for PS5 will be getting an RRP decrease effective starting April 14, as follows:
| Europe | €79.99 |
| UK | £69.99 |
| Australia | AUD $124.95 |
| New Zealand | NZD $139.95 |
* Select markets in EMEA not listed above may also receive RRP increases. Please check with your local retailer and direct.playstation.com where available.
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