Sony has raised the PS5’s price in several regions due to inflation and currency shifts. Meanwhile, the PS5 Disc Drive just got a sizable discount.
In a move that caught many off guard, the PS5 price increase 2025 has officially gone live across multiple regions. Sony shared the news on April 13, 2025, citing “a challenging economic environment” as the main reason.
According to an official PlayStation blog post published just one day before the change went live, the company pointed to high inflation and fluctuating exchange rates as the trigger behind what it called a “tough decision". The price changes will go into immediate effect from April 14, 2025.
"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. "
PS5 Digital Edition | Standard PS5 (Disc Edition) |
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How much more expensive is the PS5 now?
Sony didn’t share the exact before-and-after numbers in their post, but we did the digging. Here's how the price increases stack up across affected regions.
- 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.
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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%
It wasn't all bad news however, as Sony shared the PS5 Disc Drive will see a price drop in the same regions that will see an increase in the cost of certain PS5 Editions.
The PS5 Disc Drive price reduction is fairly substantial, with a 17-33% drop in price for the PlayStation 5 accessory. That said, the accessory is only really relevant for a PS5 Digital Edition user, given it does not come with 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
Whether you're in the market for a new PS5 or considering upgrading to a Digital Edition - believe me it's actually way easier than hunting for the right disc - the cost of entry just got higher in several parts of the world. That said if you're already set on getting a PlayStation 5, you can always account for the price hike by opting for free multiplayer games such as Fortnite, Marvel Rivals or FragPunk.
