PS5 price increase announced for Europe, Middle East, Africa, Australia, and New Zealand

Sony Interactive Entertainment has announced a pricing increase for PlayStation 5 consoles in select markets in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Australia, and New Zealand, as well as a pricing decrease for the PlayStation 5 disc drive. The move is in response to “challenging economic environment, including high inflation and fluctuating exchange rates.”

The new recommended retail pricings are as follows:

• PlayStation 5 Recommended Retail Pricing Increase (effective April 14)
  • Europe
    • PlayStation 5 Digital Edition – €499.99
      • Previous pricing – £449.99

    • (No pricing changes for the standard PlayStation 5 with Ultra HD Blu-ray disc drive)
  • United Kingdom
    • PlayStation 5 Digital Edition – £429.99
      • Previous pricing – £389.99
    • (No pricing changes for the standard PlayStation 5 with Ultra HD Blu-ray disc drive)
  • Australia
    • Standard PlayStation 5 with Ultra HD Blu-ray disc drive – AUD $829.95
      • Previous pricing – AUD $799.95
    • PlayStation 5 Digital Edition – AUD $749.95
      • Previous pricing – AUD $679.95
  • New Zealand
    • Standard PlayStation 5 with Ultra HD Blu-ray disc drive – NZD $949.95
      • Previous pricing – NZD $899.95
    • PlayStation 5 Digital Edition – NZD $859.95
      • Previous pricing – NZD $769.95
  • PlayStation 5 Pro recommended retail pricing remains unchanged
• PlayStation 5 Disc Drive Recommended Retail Pricing Decrease (effective April 14)
  • Europe – €79.99
    • Previous pricing – €119.99
  • United Kingdom – £69.99
    • Previous pricing – £99.99
  • Australia – AUD $124.95
    • Previous pricing – AUD $159.95
  • New Zealand – NZD $139.95
    • Previous pricing – NZD $169.95