Sony Raises PS5 Prices in Europe, UK, and Australia

Sony, the renowned Japanese electronics company, has announced that it is increasing prices for select PlayStation 5 models in several international markets—excluding the United States—due to “challenging” global economic conditions.

The company told AFP on Monday that the PS5 Digital Edition, which comes without a disc drive, will see a price rise of over 10 percent in Europe, the UK, and Australia.

In a blog post shared on Sunday, Sony said the “tough decision” to raise prices was influenced by ongoing economic difficulties, including high inflation rates and unstable exchange rates.

The announcement comes as global markets continue to feel the impact of U.S. President Donald Trump’s shifting tariffs, which have sparked a trade war with China and fueled fears of a wider economic downturn.

The blog post also noted that New Zealand will face a price increase for the PS5 Digital Edition.

In addition, Sony revealed that the price of the standard PS5, which includes a Blu-ray disc drive, will increase in both Australia and New Zealand.

Although no specific pricing was disclosed, the company stated that some price adjustments will also take place in the Middle East and Africa.

On a positive note for gamers, Sony announced that the recommended price for the standalone PS5 disc drive will be reduced.

All new pricing changes are set to take effect starting Monday. The company confirmed that the pricing for the premium, high-performance PS5 Pro launched in November will remain unchanged.

Originally released in 2020, the PlayStation 5 saw a boost with the PS5 Pro version, which includes upgrades that improve game speed and visual quality.

In Europe, the PS5 Digital Edition will now retail for 499.99 euros ($570.04), while in the UK, it will be priced at 429.99 pounds ($566.53).