Until a few years ago, the price of consoles such as PlayStation and Xbox used to lower as we entered the generation. The new models were manufactured using new processes or components, allowing Sony and Microsoft to adjust the cost. But that did not happen during this generation and proof of this is that Sony will rise again the price of PS5.
According to A PlayStation blog post, The PS5 will rise in price in Europe and other markets. The increase is considerable and covers the two best -selling models of the console, although it will not apply to all countries. Sony again blamed the world economic situation And he warned that the price increase will enter into force from tomorrow.
“With the backdrop of a challenging economic environment, which includes high inflation and fluctuating exchange rates, SIE has made the difficult decision to increase the recommended retail price (PVP) of the PlayStation 5 console in selected markets from Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), Australia and New Zealand,” says Sony.
These are the new PS5 prices
According to the table offered by Sony, the only console affected by the increase in price in Europe is the PS5 digital edition, which will cost 499.99 dollars. This edition without Blu-ray player was launched as the “cheap version” for those who had already made the leap to the digital games and did not need a reader for their game library. Although the PS5 digital edition never became as cheap as the Xbox Series S, its price of 449 dollars and its availability during the pandemic made it a candidate for many.
Europa
- PlayStation 5 Digital Edition: $ 499.99
United Kingdom
- PlayStation 5 Digital Edition: £ 429.99
Australia
- PlayStation 5 with Blu-ray Ultra HD Disco Unit: 829.95 Australian dollars
- PlayStation 5 Digital Edition: 749.95 Australian dollars
New Zealand
- PlayStation 5 with Ultra Hd Blu-ray disc unit: 949.95 New Zealand dollars
- PlayStation 5 Digital Edición: 859.95 New Zealand dollars
The last time we woke up with Similar news occurred in mid -2022When Sony decided to raise the price of PS5 due to inflation and global uncertainty. On that occasion, the increase was also 50 dollars and impacted the two editions of the console. The bad drink continued a year later, when Sony announced an increase in the price of PS Plus subscriptions.
What will happen to Mexico and other markets?
So far There is no information on an increase in PS5 price in Mexico and other regions. Sony confirmed in its publication that some countries in Europe, Middle East and Africa will also be affected, although it did not specify which. Those who live outside the announced markets may breathe calm, although it is a fact that the blow will arrive sooner or later.
The only good news is that Sony decided to reduce the price of the PS5 external record reader. If you have a ps5 pro or ps slim digital edition and you are to buy one, now you can acquire it for solo 79,99 $. Change in prices on consoles and PS5 reader It will enter into force as of April 14, 2025.
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