PS5 Price Increases in Europe Reflect Economic Pressures

April 14, 2025, 3:20 am

Two articles report a notable surge in PlayStation 5 prices across Europe. Both stories detail an approximately 25% price increase attributed to an inflationary climate and challenging economic conditions, prompting Sony to implement a long‐awaited price revision. The reports emphasize how market pressures have forced a tough decision impacting European consumers while outlining the broader influence of rising costs on gaming hardware.

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androidheadlines.com / PS5 prices jump again in Europe as Sony cites inflation concerns

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techspot.com / PlayStation 5 price bump hits Europe, Australia, and NZ, Sony blames the economy

In Europe, the PS5 digital edition now carries a recommended retail price (RRP) of 499.99 euros. That's up from the previous rate of 449.99 euros and the 399 euro launch price when the system debuted a little over four years ago. In the UK, you'll now pay £429.99 for a PS5 digital edition...

theverge.com / PS5 price rises substantially in UK and Europe

Sony has raised the price of most of its PlayStation 5 console hardware in the UK, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand by 10-15 percent, blaming “a challenging economic environment.” With rising US import costs thanks to tariffs likely a contributing factor, an equivalent price rise in the US is...

cnbc.com / Sony raises PlayStation 5 prices in Europe citing 'challenging' economic environment

Sony said it has made the "tough decision" to raise prices against the "backdrop of a challenging economic environment."

techinasia.com / PS5 price increase of 25% in Europe

The PS5 price in Europe now stands at US$540, with an increase of about 25% due to inflation.

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