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- Sony has confirmed rising PS5 prices in Europe, the UK, Australia and New Zealand.
- Good news: The price of the PS5 Pro remains the same. Disk drives are priced lower.
- Sony cites the economic challenges of rising PS5 prices. I will raise questions about future pricing trends.
Better news has emerged following Sony’s announcement that the PlayStation Plus service will increase prices in 20 countries starting this week, with the company confirming a price hike on the PS5 console itself.
The announcement of this priced hike may contain some good news, but I don’t think it’s enough to quell people’s concerns.
PS5 price increases have been confirmed in Europe and other countries
The announcement came today as Sony confirmed rising console prices in Europe, the UK, Australia and New Zealand.
Price increases begin on April 14th. This is “today” in these countries. Below is an updated console price list for each country.
PS5 new price after ESCEASE:
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Europe |
PS5 Digital Edition – €499.99 (There will be no price changes for the standard PS5 using Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc Drive) |
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UK |
PS5 Digital Edition – £429.99 (There will be no price changes for the standard PS5 using Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc Drive) |
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Australia |
Standard PS5 with Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc Drive – AUD $829.95 PS5 Digital Edition – AUD $749.95 |
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new zealand |
Standard PS5 with Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc Drive – NZD $949.95 PS5 Digital Edition – NZD $859.95 |
PS5 Pro prices are not affected. Sony checks.
Is this a small bright spot? The number of PS5 disk drives will decrease from today in the same country.
New price reductions for PS5 disk drive
|
Europe |
€79.99 |
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UK |
£69.99 |
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Australia |
aud $124.95 |
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new zealand |
NZD $139.95 |
There is none yet as to whether North America and other parts of Asia will win price increases. For those wondering why Sony is raising prices, it is due to “a challenging economic environment that includes high inflation and fluctuating exchange rates.”
Sony also states that “part of the EMEA markets” (Europe, Middle East and Africa) above, “Europe, Middle East and Africa) could also suffer price increases, and the company suggests that people check with retailers for confirmation.
There are many things to consider when it comes to pricing, including exchange rates, constant tariffs, and more, but it’s a bit worrying to see price increases in the lifecycle console. Usually, when consoles come out for a few years, prices drop to attract more people, and the equivalent of more game sales.
now? That’s the opposite. Sony is increasing its PS Plus price and console price, and even Nintendo is looking to raise gaming prices to new heights. I have to admit, this is a bit worrying and I hope there is no domino effect on the game and other platforms.
