The fluctuating tax import policies of the United States continue to evolve on a daily basis, but Sony seems unfazed. They have announced price hikes for the PS5 in various markets such as Europe, the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand, citing changing economic conditions, inflation, and currency exchange rates.
The new prices will only affect the standard PS5 model, with the PS5 Pro remaining unchanged.
In Europe, the PS5 Digital Edition was originally priced at 449.99 euros but has increased to 499.99 euros (a 50 euro increase). In the United Kingdom, the PS5 Digital Edition was originally priced at 389.99 pounds but has gone up to 429.99 pounds (a 40 pound increase).
In Australia, the PS5 Digital Edition is now priced at 749.95 Australian dollars, while the PS5 Standard Edition is priced at 829.95 Australian dollars.
In New Zealand, the PS5 Digital Edition is now priced at 859.95 New Zealand dollars, while the PS5 Standard Edition is priced at 949.95 New Zealand dollars.
Similarly, the Disc Drive for PS5 has also seen price increases, with Europe seeing a price hike to 79.99 euros and the United Kingdom to 69.99 pounds.
Source: PlayStation Blog, PushSquare
TLDR: Sony has raised the prices of the PS5 in various markets, attributing the change to economic factors and currency fluctuations.
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