Sony Announces PlayStation 5 Price Increase in Europe, Australia And New Zealand

Abstract

From April 14, PlayStation 5 consoles will increase prices in Europe, the UK, Australia and New Zealand.
“A difficult economic environment,” as well as “high inflation” is part of Sony’s rationality for a sudden increase.
The news came with the help of an increase in PlayStation Plus, which was revealed on Friday.

Sony is with the continuous change with the elements of the global market, Sony has Announced some clean changes Its flagship PlayStation 5 console. Specifically, after four years in the market, the PS5 price is rising.

In a joint post in PlayStation BlogSony attributed the rise in prices before “a challenging economic environment, including high inflation and volatility exchange rates,” a “tough decision”.

PS5’s recommended retail value changes are as follows:

Europe	PS5 Digital Edition – 9 499.99	There is no change in standard PS5
UK	PS5 Digital Edition – 9 429.99	There is no change in standard PS5
Australia	Standard PS5 – AUD $ 829.95	PS5 Digital Edition – AUD $ 749.95
New Zealand	Standard PS5 – NZD $ 949.95	PS5 Digital Edition – NZD $ 859.95

According to this announcement, the price of PlayStation 5 Pro, which was released at the end of last year, will not be changed.

Elsewhere, the RRP will decrease in the disk drive. New prices are as follows:

Europe	. 79.99
UK	. 69.99
Australia	Aud $ 124.95
New Zealand	NZD $ 139.95

There will be no longer time to digest these new prices, as the PS5 console rise and a reduction in disk drive accessories will be implemented tomorrow, April 14.

Sony Announces PlayStation 5 Price Increase in Europe, Australia And New Zealand

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PlayStation Plus will also increase the price

If Sunday’s announcement feels like a bit of a Daja Woo, it is not. On Friday, a similar announcement was made about the PlayStation Plus, in which more than 20 countries eventually raise prices.

For example, in Brazil, the gamers will now play 546.90 Brazilian Reiles for additional subscriptions besides PS 12 months, which will represent a 12 % increase. Changing this is about $ 92, where North American users for a 12 -month additional project. Pay 99.99.

So far, North American users have not been included in the Sunday’s console increase or the increase in Friday’s playstation.