"The price hikes for the PlayStation in East Asia come just a month after similar increases were announced for the U.S., UK, Europe, and Japan, indicating a broader trend in the gaming market."
"In South Korea, the disc drive PS5 will go up to ₩948,000 ($644), while the PS5 Digital Edition will increase to ₩858,000 ($583), reflecting significant price adjustments."
"The overall change amounts to a 43-percent jump from what the all-digital PS5 originally launched at in South Korea, showcasing the impact of economic conditions on pricing."
"Sony's price increases are attributed to ongoing RAM shortages and rising prices of gaming components, alongside the company's strong position in the high-end console market."
Sony has increased PlayStation prices in several East Asian countries, following similar hikes in the U.S., UK, Europe, and Japan. In South Korea, the PS5 disc drive will cost ₩948,000 ($644), the PS5 Digital Edition ₩858,000 ($583), and the PS5 Pro ₩1,298,000 ($882). The PlayStation Portal will rise to ₩378,000 ($250). These changes reflect a 43-percent increase from the original price of the all-digital PS5 in South Korea, driven by RAM shortages and rising component costs.
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