PlayStation 5 Price Hikes By As Much As 25% Take Effect In These Regions

Sony has announced that it’s raising the price of the PlayStation 5 again, with some regions seeing a jump as high as 25%. It’s the last thing gamers want after having to accept the increase in pricing to Nintendo’s hardware and software that’s coming with the Switch 2. It seems as if this will be the new normal going forward with the on again, off again tariff situation in the United States.

Those looking to buy a PS5 in the United Kingdom, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand will bear the brunt of the higher prices. The price of the digital edition of the PS5 is going up to £429.99, but in Europe it’s jumping all the way up to €499.99. Meanwhile, in Australia and New Zealand both versions of the PS5 are getting more expensive. Australian gamers will now be paying $749.95 ...