Sony Reveals PS5 Price Increase in Select Markets

Written by Brandon Hofer on August 25, 2022

News: The price for the PlayStation 5 has just gone up in a number of different countries due to challenging business conditions.

Earlier today Sony revealed that due to global conditions, the PlayStation 5 will be increasing in price in select markets. These global conditions include high global inflation rates and adverse currency trends that are impacting everyone and creating pressure on different industries. The price increase will happen in select markets across the following territories:

Europe

PS5 (Disc Drive) - €549.99

PS5 (Digital) - €449.99

PS5 (Disc Drive) - £479.99

PS5 (Digital) - £389.99

Japan - Effective September 15, 2022

PS5 (Disc Drive) - ¥60,478 yen (including tax)

PS5 (Digital) - ¥49,478 yen (including tax)

China

PS5 (Disc Drive) - ¥4,299 yuan

PS5 (Digital) - ¥3,499 yuan

Australia

PS5 (Disc Drive) - AUD $799.95

PS5 (Digital) - AUD $649.95

Mexico

PS5 (Disc Drive) - MXN $14,999

PS5 (Digital) - MXN $12,499

Canada

PS5 (Disc Drive) - CAD $649.99

PS5 (Digital) - CAD $519.99

There will be no price increase in the United States at this time. Sony has stated that this price increase is effective immediately, except for Japan which will happen next month. Have you been able to find a PlayStation 5? If not, are you interested in buying a PlayStation 5 at this new price?