Price Surge for PS5 in Europe, UK, and Australia

Sony Points Fingers at Economic Challenges for Price Increases

Gamers in European countries, the UK, and Australia will now have to pay more to get their hands on a PS5 console. Sony has cited economic difficulties, particularly rampant inflation and volatile currency rates, as reasons for this recent price rise. This marks another increase following the last one in 2022.

European and UK Price Adjustments

For those in Europe and the UK, only the PS5 Digital Edition will see a price hike. It's slated to go up to €500 from €450 in Europe and £430 from £390 in the UK.

Price Increments in Australia and New Zealand

In Australia, the PS5 Digital Edition is experiencing an increase to AUD $750, up from its previous AUD $650 cost. Meanwhile, New Zealand buyers will find the PS5 with a disc drive has jumped to NZD $950 from NZD $900. These newly adjusted prices are effective immediately, so prior purchases before the weekend might have been more favorable.

Reduction in Cost for Disc Drive Accessory

Interestingly, while console prices are going up, the cost of the add-on disc drive is dropping. In Europe, the price falls to €80 from €120, and in the UK, it decreases to £70 from £100.