Sony will increase the price of the PlayStation 5 in some regions

Sony announced that due to the economic situation, which led to high inflation rates, the price of the PlayStation 5 will be increased in some regions. The case concerns Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Asia-Pacific region, Latin America and Canada. The US will do without price increases.

Comment by Sony Interactive Entertainment President and CEO Jim Ryan:

The global economic environment is a challenge that many of you around the world are no doubt facing. We are seeing high inflation rates as well as unfavorable currency trends that are affecting consumers and putting pressure on many industries. Given these challenging economic conditions, SIE has made the difficult decision to increase the MSRP of the PlayStation 5 in select markets in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), Asia Pacific (APAC), Latin America (LATAM), and Canada. There will be no price increase in the US.

New prices

Europe

• PS5 with Ultra HD Blu-ray - €549.99
• PS5 Digital Edition - €449.99

Great Britain

• PS5 with Ultra HD Blu-ray Drive - £479.99
• PS5 Digital Edition - £389.99

Japan (effective September 15, 2022)

• PS5 with Ultra HD Blu-ray Drive - 60,478 yen (tax included)
• PS5 Digital Edition - 49,478 yen (tax included)

China

• PS5 with Ultra HD Blu-ray Drive - 4299 yuan
• PS5 Digital Edition - 3499 yuan

Australia

• PS5 with Ultra HD Blu-ray Drive - AU$799.95
• PS5 Digital Edition - AU$649.95

Mexico

• PS5 with Ultra HD Blu-ray - MXN 14,999
• PS5 Digital Edition - MXN 12,499

Canada

• PS5 with Ultra HD Blu-ray Drive - CA$649.99
• PS5 Digital Edition - 519.99 CAD

The director also said that at the moment Sony is trying to close all the issues regarding the difficulties that have arisen with the supply of game consoles. Trouble with pricing is now more of a secondary nature and now it is much more important to fix the issue with supplies.