Sony Interactive Entertainment has announced that the price of PlayStation 5 consoles will be increased from August 21. This is due to “a challenging economic environment.” However, the prices for the accessories will remain unchanged. Prices for the consoles notably increased earlier this year in Europe, Australia, New Zealand, the Middle East, and Africa.
The new changes can be seen below:
PlayStation 5 – $549.99 (previously $499.99)
PlayStation 5 Digital Edition – $499.99 (previously $449.99)
PlayStation 5 Pro – $749.99 (previously $699.99)
Previous price changes 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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