Sony hikes price of PS5 in Europe, Japan, and more

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In the UK, Europe, Japan, China, Australia, Mexico, and Canada, the price of the PS5 has been increased. In Europe and the UK, prices are going up by 10 percent and 6 percent, respectively, due to rising inflation. There won't be a price increase in the US for Sony's PS5 consoles.

Jim Ryan is the President and CEO of Sony Interactive Entertainment. SIE has made the difficult decision to increase the recommended retail price of PS5 in select markets across Europe, Middle East, and Africa, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America.

The Japan increase will go into effect on September 15th but the new prices are already in effect. Many markets have a problem with the PS5 supply. Ryan says that improving the PS5 supply situation is their top priority.

The PS5 prices have changed.

Europe is a part of the world.

• PS5 with Ultra HD Blu-ray disc drive – €549.99 (€499.99 before)
• PS5 Digital Edition – €449.99 (€399.99 before)

The United Kingdom:

• PS5 with Ultra HD Blu-ray disc drive – £479.99 (£449.99 before)
• PS5 Digital Edition – £389.99 (£359.99 before)

Effective September 15, 2022.

• PS5 with Ultra HD Blu-ray disc drive – ¥60,478 yen (¥49,980 before)
• PS5 Digital Edition – ¥49,478 yen (¥39,980 before)

There is a country called China.

• PS5 with Ultra HD Blu-ray disc drive – ¥4,299 yuan (¥3,899 yuan before)
• PS5 Digital Edition – ¥3,499 yuan (¥3,099 yuan before)

The country of Australia.

• PS5 with Ultra HD Blu-ray disc drive – AUD $799.95 (AUD $749.95 before)
• PS5 Digital Edition – AUD $649.95 (AUD $599.95 before)

The country of Mexico.

• PS5 with Ultra HD Blu-ray disc drive – MXN $14,999 (MXN $13,999 before)
• PS5 Digital Edition – MXN $12,499 (MXN $11,499 before)

The country of Canada.

• PS5 with Ultra HD Blu-ray disc drive – CAD $649.99 ($629.99 before)
• PS5 Digital Edition – CAD $519.99 ($499.99 before)