PS5 gets another price increase in some countries

During the weekend, Sony announced an increase in prices for PlayStation 5 The digital control unit in four different regions of the world, including Europe and Australia. It is a rise in prices on the famous home console in Sony.

On April 13, Sony was announced via a blog post On its official website, the price of the digital PS5 is increasing in Europe, the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand. It was a “difficult economic environment, including high inflation and fluctuation rates”, what Sony blames high prices.

• Europe – PS5 Digital Edition – Now: 500 euros | Launch: 400 euros
• UK – PS5 Digital Edition – Now: 430 pounds Launch: 360 pounds sterling
• Australia – PS5 Digital Edition – Now: $ 750 | Launch: $ 600
• New Zealand – PS5 Digital Edition – Now: $ 860 | Launch: $ 650

In Australia and New Zealand, Sony also raises the standard PS5 price that comes with the UHD Blu-ray engine. Here’s how these changes look:

• Australia – PS5 Standard Edition – Now: $ 830 | Launch: $ 750
• New Zealand – PS5 Standard Edition- Now: 950 dollars | Launch: $ 820

Yes, PlayStation 5 in some parts of the world now cost more than $ 100 in local currency compared to the time launched for the first time more than four years ago. Usually, thanks to different factors, keyboards become cheaper over time. But this was not the same generation of the console.

Remember, in 2022 Sony has announced an increase in prices for many countries and regions mentioned above, as well as Mexico, Canada, China and Japan. Sony also raised the price Sleicing digital version PS5 in The United States in 2023. I will not be shocked if Sony declares the rise in other prices in the United States on the keyboards PS5 soon thanks Definitions.

There is some good news. Already cost $ 700+ PS5 Pro Do not get an increase in prices in any region. Sony announced A slight decrease in price For choice PS5 drive It can be attached to a digital model only. The low prices are only in areas where the digital release has become more expensive.

Looking at the price of $ 450 to switch 2 The way PS5 gets high prices after years of launch made me really worry about how much Sony may receive against PlayStation 6-800 dollars? 900 dollars? maybe. You may want to start saving now.

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