PS5 Price Rises Again in Europe, Australia, NZ

Sony has announced an increase in the recommended retail prices (RRPs) for PlayStation 5 consoles in Europe, Australia, and New Zealand, effective from April 14. The decision comes in response to the "challenging economic environment, including high inflation and fluctuating exchange rates," as stated by the company. This news was officially confirmed via a post on the PlayStation Blog.

Here are the new RRPs:

• Europe:

  • PS5 Digital Edition – €500 (The standard PS5 with disc drive remains unchanged)

• UK:

  • PS5 Digital Edition – £430 (The standard PS5 with 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 move follows similar RRP increases implemented in 2022, which have made the PS5 significantly more expensive in various regions compared to its launch prices. In Europe and the UK, the PS5 Digital Edition has seen a €100/£70 increase from its original price of €400/£360. In Australia, the standard PS5 has risen by AUD $80 from AUD $750, and the digital edition by AUD $150 from AUD $600. New Zealand has experienced a NZD $130 increase for the standard PS5 from NZD $820, and a NZD $210 increase for the digital version from NZD $650.

Interestingly, the RRP of the PS5 disc drive is seeing a reduction to €80/£70/AUD $125/NZD $140, providing some relief amidst the overall price hikes.