In various locations, Sony has increased the cost of the PlayStation 5 (PS5) on account of inflation and exchange rate fluctuations. Simultaneously, there’s been a significant price drop for the PS5 Disc Drive.
Surprisingly, I found myself adjusting my budget for a PS5 upgrade in 2025, as the price hike was announced across various regions. Sony broke the news on April 13, 2025, attributing the increase to the difficult economic climate we’re currently facing.
As mentioned in an official PlayStation blog post that was published the day before the implementation, the company attributed the recent change to escalating inflation and volatile exchange rates, which led them to make a challenging choice. These adjustments will take effect starting from April 14, 2025.
In light of a difficult economic climate marked by rising inflation and volatile currency values, Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) has chosen to increase the suggested retail price (RRP) for the PlayStation 5 console in certain regions such as Europe, Middle East, Africa, Australia, and New Zealand.
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Sony, April 13, 2025
| PS5 Digital Edition | Standard PS5 (Disc Edition) |
|---|---|
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How much more expensive is the PS5 now?
In their recent post, Sony didn’t provide specific before-and-after figures. However, we took it upon ourselves to uncover the details. Here’s a breakdown of how the prices have risen in the regions impacted by the change.
- PS5 Digital Edition increased by 10.25% – In Europe, United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand the PS5 Digital Edition will cost 10.25% more from April 14.
- Standard PS5 (Disk Edition) increased by 3.75% – In New Zealand and Australia, the Standard PS5 (Disc Edition) will now cost 3.75% more.
The Standard PS5 (Disc Edition) price will be unchanged in Europe and the United Kingdom.
Gamers should be aware that other countries may be affected, as Sony mentioned the following:
* Select markets in EMEA not listed above may also receive RRP increases.
PS5 Price Increase 2025: Region-by-Region Breakdown
Here’s a breakdown of the previous and new price in the affected regions.
| Region | Previous Price | New Price | Increase |
|---|---|---|---|
| Europe | €449.99 | €499.99 | €50 ($57 USD) |
| UK | £389.99 | £429.99 | £40 ($52 USD) |
| Australia | AUD $679.95 | AUD $749.95 | AUD $70 ($44 USD) |
| New Zealand | NZD $769.95 | NZD $859.95 | NZD $90 ($52 USD) |
Disc Drive for PS5 price decrease up to 30%
While there was some negative news, it’s also worth mentioning that Sony announced a decrease in the price of the PS5 Disc Drive, coinciding with an increase in the cost of specific PS5 Edition models in the same regions.
The significant decrease in the cost of the PS5 Disc Drive ranges from 17% to 33%. This change primarily affects PlayStation 5 Digital Edition users since the standard model includes a Disc Drive.
| Country/Region | Price before | Price now | Discount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Europe | €119.99 | €79.99 | €40 ($45 USD) |
| United Kingdom | £99.99 | £69.99 | £30 ($39 USD) |
| Australia | AUD $159.95 | $124.95 | AUD $35 ($22 USD) |
| New Zealand | NZD $169.95 | NZD $139.95 | NZD $30 ($17 USD) |
Bottom line
Regardless if you’re planning to buy a regular PS5 or the Digital Edition, the cost of owning one has increased in many regions. However, if you’re determined to get your hands on a PlayStation 5, you can offset the price increase by playing multiplayer games like Fortnite, Marvel Rivals, or FragPunk, which are free to enjoy.
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