PS5 price adjustments across regions
Sony has confirmed upcoming price changes for the PlayStation 5 in multiple markets, driven by a challenging macroeconomic landscape and ongoing inflation. The company released updated MSRPs for both the standard PS5 with disc drive and the PS5 Digital Edition. The European market will see a price increase of 50 euros, with the exchange rate at the time of reporting translating to roughly 3000 rubles.
The broader global context reflects tighter consumer spending and currency volatility, which impact many industries. In response, Sony Interactive Entertainment announced that the MSRP for the PlayStation 5 would rise in selected regions, including Europe, the Middle East and Africa, the Asia-Pacific zone, Latin America, and Canada. Notably, the United States will not experience a price increase.
Here are the updated PS5 prices by region:
- Europe – PS5 with disc drive is 550 euros; PS5 Digital Edition is 450 euros.
- United Kingdom – PS5 with disc drive is 480 pounds; PS5 Digital Edition is 390 pounds.
- Japan – PS5 with disc drive is 60,478 yen; PS5 Digital Edition is 49,478 yen.
- China – PS5 with disc drive 4,299 yuan; PS5 Digital Edition 3,499 yuan.
- Australia – PS5 with disc drive 800 Australian dollars; PS5 Digital Edition 650 Australian dollars.
- Mexico – PS5 with disc drive 14,999 Mexican pesos; PS5 Digital Edition 12,499 Mexican pesos.
- Canada – PS5 with disc drive 650 Canadian dollars; PS5 Digital Edition 520 Canadian dollars.
In related pricing movements, Russian prices for the PS5 were increased earlier in the year. A report from March noted that retail chains had begun listing higher prices, and a June update mentioned a specific example where a disk-equipped console was offered around 80,000 rubles by certain retailers.
Additionally, Sony has previously released an enhanced DualSense Edge controller that supports customization for players seeking a more personalized experience. An unrelated item in the entertainment news cycle highlighted a separate incident involving a GTA 5 character, illustrating how digital content narratives sometimes intersect with rumor and speculation in gaming communities.
All updates are tracked and summarized for readers who want a clear picture of how console pricing is shifting across major markets. The above figures reflect official announcements and reported listings from regional retailers, and may be subject to changes based on local taxes, shipping costs, and currency fluctuations.
Source attribution: VG Times