PlayStation 5 Price Increasing In Europe, Canada, And More
Sony Interactive Entertainment is increasing the price of the PlayStation 5 across various regions, citing global economic challenges and adverse currency trends as the primary reason.
SIE CEO Jim Ryan states in a blog post that the decision to increase the recommended retail price (RRP) for the PS5 has been a difficult one, but that global inflation as necessitated it. Regions affected by the price increase include all of Europe, the United Kingdom, the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and parts of North America. The United States is, however, unaffected.
Below is a breakdown of the new prices for both PS5 versions across affected regions. The price increase will only take effect in Japan from September 15 due to how the region handles sales through a lottery system. Other increases are immediate.