With a backdrop of a challenging economic environment, including high inflation and fluctuating exchange rates, SIE has made the tough decision to raise the recommended retail price (RRP) of the PlayStation 5 console in select markets in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), Australia and New Zealand.
The updated PS5 RRPs are effective starting April 14, as follows*:
| Europe | PS5 Digital Edition – €499.99 (No pricing changes for the standard PS5 with Ultra HD Blu-ray disc drive) |
| UK | PS5 Digital Edition – £429.99 (No pricing changes for the standard PS5 with Ultra HD Blu-ray disc drive) |
| Australia | Standard PS5 with Ultra HD Blu-ray disc drive – AUD $829.95 PS5 Digital Edition – AUD $749.95 |
| New Zealand | Standard PS5 with Ultra HD Blu-ray disc drive – NZD $949.95 PS5 Digital Edition – NZD $859.95 |
PS5 Pro RRPs remain unchanged.
Additionally, the Disc Drive for PS5 will be getting an RRP decrease effective starting April 14, as follows:
| Europe | €79.99 |
| UK | £69.99 |
| Australia | AUD $124.95 |
| New Zealand | NZD $139.95 |
* Select markets in EMEA not listed above may also receive RRP increases. Please check with your local retailer and direct.playstation.com where available.
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