As a gamer, I’ve just learned that Sony’s confirmed another price bump for the PlayStation 5. This time around, it’s hitting the UK, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. The increase takes effect right away and impacts the digital edition of a standard PS5 in the UK and Europe, while both the digital and physical versions are affected in Australia and New Zealand.
The new PS5 console price increases are as follows:
PS5 Digital Edition
- UK
- £429.99 (an increase of £40)
- Europe
- €499.99 (an increase of €50)
- Australia
- AUD $749.95
- New Zealand
- NZD $859.95
PS5 Standard Edition (w/ Disc Drive)
- Australia
- AUD $829.95
- New Zealand
- NZD $949.95
As a devoted fan, I’m thrilled to share that despite the recent price hikes, the PS5 Pro remains unaffected. In a move to keep the gaming community thriving, Sony has decided to lower the price of its standalone PS5 disc drives to an appealing £69.99 (UK), €79.99 (EU), AUD $124.95 (AUS), and NZD $139.95 (NZ). This move not only makes gaming more accessible but also demonstrates Sony’s commitment to its fans.
Due to a difficult economic climate characterized by rising inflation and currency instability, Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) has chosen to increase the suggested retail price (SRP) for the PlayStation 5 console in certain regions, including Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Australia, and New Zealand.
As a passionate gaming enthusiast, I must express my thoughts about the recent changes in pricing from Sony. Over the course of this generation, they’ve increased the cost of a PS5 on multiple occasions, and surprisingly, this is the second price hike in just a few days. It’s disappointing to learn that starting from now, the prices for all three tiers of PS Plus will be going up in fifteen Latin American countries, Australia, as well as Asian nations such as Hong Kong, China, and Taiwan.
Currently, gamers using PlayStations in Australia find themselves in an unfortunate situation. The price of the much-anticipated PS5 console is rising as we speak, while the subscription fee for the primary service offered through PS Plus is set to increase starting this coming Wednesday.
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2025-04-14 02:36