Due to global economic circumstances such as inflation and currency fluctuations, it appears that Sony will soon raise the price of the PlayStation 5 in various locations. They seem to find it challenging or unfeasible to maintain the console’s current market price under these conditions.
On April 14, 2025, Sony revealed plans to raise the price of its PlayStation 5 console in Australia, New Zealand, Europe, and the UK. According to Sony, this adjustment is necessitated by a difficult economic climate, where factors such as high inflation and volatile exchange rates have forced them to make price increases.
- Australia
- Standard PS5 with Ultra HD Blu-ray disc drive – AUD $829.95
- PS5 Digital Edition – AUD $749.95
- New Zealand
- Standard PS5 with Ultra HD Blu-ray disc drive – NZD $949.95
- PS5 Digital Edition – NZD $859.95
- Europe
- S5 Digital Edition – €499.99
- (No pricing changes for the standard PS5 with Ultra HD Blu-ray disc drive)
- UK
- PS5 Digital Edition – £429.99
- (No pricing changes for the standard PS5 with Ultra HD Blu-ray disc drive)
Taking a glance at Australian retailer JB Hi-Fi reveals that the PlayStation 5 Slim is presently priced at $799, which represents a $30 rise in cost compared to before. Although this seems like a minor percentage increase, it’s less significant when considering the financial pressures people are currently experiencing from various other aspects of their lives.
Great news! The cost of the PS5 Disc Drive is set to drop. If you’ve purchased a PlayStation 5 without a disc drive and find that relying solely on digital media isn’t for you, then this price reduction means it’s now more affordable to acquire one. These new prices take effect today, April 14, 2025.
This recent development in pricing manipulations serves as another reminder of how escalating inflation and living expenses have become a significant challenge. While not explicitly stated, it’s challenging to overlook the Trump administration’s tariffs, which unfortunately do not exempt video game consoles. As analyst Daniel Ahmad notes, tariffs are not the sole culprit behind price hikes; even if one area is affected, Sony could potentially increase prices globally to compensate for the losses.
Given the current rise in prices affecting countries like Australia, New Zealand, Europe, and the UK, it’s hard to predict exactly where the next hike in prices might originate.
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2025-04-14 08:27