PS5 Price Hikes Hit Europe, Australia, New Zealand Again

Sony has announced an increase in the recommended retail prices (RRPs) for PlayStation 5 consoles across Europe, Australia, and New Zealand, effective from April 14. The decision comes in response to a challenging economic environment characterized by high inflation and fluctuating exchange rates.

The new pricing details were officially confirmed through a post on the PlayStation Blog. Here's a breakdown of the new RRPs:

• Europe:

  • PS5 Digital Edition – €500 (The price for the standard PS5 with a disc drive remains unchanged.)

• UK:

  • PS5 Digital Edition – £430 (The price for the standard PS5 with a disc drive remains unchanged.)

• Australia:

  • Standard PS5 with disc drive – AUD $830
  • PS5 Digital Edition – AUD $750

• New Zealand:

  • Standard PS5 with disc drive – NZD $950
  • PS5 Digital Edition – NZD $860

It's worth noting that the price of the PS5 Pro has not been affected by these changes.

This follows previous RRP increases in 2022, making the PS5 significantly more expensive in several regions than at its initial launch. In Europe and the UK, the PS5 Digital Edition now costs €100 and £70 more than its launch price of €400 and £360, respectively. In Australia, the standard PS5 has seen an increase of AUD $80 from its original price of AUD $750, while the digital edition has risen by AUD $150 from AUD $600. In New Zealand, the standard PS5 is now NZD $130 more expensive than its launch price of NZD $820, and the digital version has increased by NZD $210 from NZD $650.

On a contrasting note, the RRP of the PS5 disc drive is being reduced to €80/£70/AUD $125/NZD $140.