Sony has raised the prices for the PlayStation 5 in various regions, with the hike primarily impacting the digital version of the console. The increased pricing is attributed to economic challenges, including high inflation and fluctuating currency exchange rates. In the UK and Europe, the price for the digital PS5 has risen by £40 and €50, while the standard edition and PS5 Pro remain unchanged for now. Conversely, both the standard and digital PS5 prices in Australia and New Zealand have also increased, imposing higher costs on consumers. However, a slight silver lining exists with the price decrease of the standalone PS5 disc drive to €79.
Sony has announced a price increase for the PS5 digital edition due to economic pressures, marking the second price hike since its launch.
In the UK and Europe, the digital PS5 price rises by £40 and €50, while standard editions remain unchanged, at least for now.
Despite the price hikes, the standalone PS5 disc drive has dropped in price to €79, providing a minor relief for gamers.
A challenging economic environment, including high inflation and fluctuating exchange rates, was cited by Sony as the reason for the PS5 price hike.
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