PS5 Price Rises Again in Europe, Australia, New Zealand

Sony has announced an increase in the recommended retail prices (RRPs) for PlayStation 5 consoles across Europe, Australia, and New Zealand, effective from April 14. The decision comes in response to a "challenging economic environment, including high inflation and fluctuating exchange rates," as stated by the company on the PlayStation Blog.

Here are the new RRPs for the PS5:

Europe:

• PS5 Digital Edition: €500 (No change for the standard PS5 with disc drive)

UK:

• PS5 Digital Edition: £430 (No change for the standard PS5 with disc drive)

Australia:

• Standard PS5 with disc drive: AUD $830
• PS5 Digital Edition: AUD $750

New Zealand:

• Standard PS5 with disc drive: NZD $950
• PS5 Digital Edition: NZD $860

Notably, the price of the PS5 Pro remains unchanged.

This adjustment marks the second price increase for the PS5 since its launch, following similar hikes in 2022. The PS5 Digital Edition has seen significant price rises in various regions:

• In Europe and the UK, it is now €100 and £70 more expensive than at launch, rising from €400 and £360 respectively.
• In Australia, the standard PS5 has increased by AUD $80 (from AUD $750), while the digital edition has gone up by AUD $150 (from AUD $600).
• In New Zealand, the standard PS5 price has risen by NZD $130 (from NZD $820), and the digital version has increased by NZD $210 (from NZD $650).

Interestingly, the RRP for the PS5 disc drive is being reduced to €80/£70/AUD $125/NZD $140, providing some relief amidst the general price hikes.