At a time when rising inflation has put consumers in trouble, Sony announced that it has increased the prices of PlayStation 5 in many countries and regions. The retail price of both PS5 and PS5 Digital Edition is increasing in the UK, Australia, Europe and other markets. In a blog post, Sony said that while the console has not seen a price increase in the US, the new prices will be in effect immediately.
Prices for the new PS5 are up £30 in the UK, AU$50 in Australia, €50 in Europe, CA$20 in Canada, around 10498 yen in Japan, 400 yuan in China, and $1000MXN in Mexico. PS5 Digital Edition prices also have comparable price increases.
The new prices are as follows:
Europe:
PS5: 549.99 Euros
PS5 Digital Edition – 449.99 Euros
United Kingdom:
PS5: £479.99
PS5 Digital Edition – £389.99
Japan:
PS5– 60,478 yen
PS5 Digital Edition – 49,478 yen
Chinese:
PS5 – 4,299 yuan
PS5 Digital Edition – 3,499 yuan
Australia:
PS5: 799.95 Australian dollars
PS5 Digital Edition: AUD 649.95
Mexican:
PS5– $14,999 Mexican
PS5 Digital Edition – $12,499 Mexican
Canada:
PS5: $649.99 Canadian
PS5 Digital Edition – $519.99 Canadian
Sony chairman and CEO Jim Ryan said the price increase was in response to inflation. He also acknowledged the ongoing PS5 stock issues and said they would take steps to raise funds, but did not specify exactly what those steps would be…
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