PlayStation 5 price hit by 25% increase, Sony confirms

Sony has officially raised the price of its PlayStation 5 hardware by up to 25%, citing a 'challenging economic environment' amid Trump's tariffs.

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Jak Connor

Tech and Science Editor

Published Apr 16, 2025 4:34 AM CDT

2 minutes read time

TL;DR: Sony has increased the price of the PlayStation 5 by 25% in Europe, the UK, Australia, and New Zealand due to economic challenges, including high inflation and fluctuating exchange rates. The PS5 Digital Edition is most affected, while the standard edition's price rise is limited to Australia and New Zealand.

The impact of the Trump tariffs on the gaming market has already begun to be felt in select regions, as Sony has confirmed the price of its PlayStation 5 has increased by 25%.

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Sony has officially raised the price of its PlayStation 5 console hardware in the following regions: UK, Australia, New Zealand, and Europe, with the company saying it was a "tough decision," but cited "a challenging economic environment, including high inflation and fluctuating exchange rates." Sony manufactures its PlayStation 5 hardware in China, which is currently facing a 145% tariff on imports to the US, with the PS5 not being subjected to Trump's tariff exception that was announced on Friday.

The PS5 Digital Edition has been hit the hardest by the price increase, rising in all four of the previously stated markets to varying degrees depending on the region. Notably, the price of the PS5 standard edition is only increasing in Australia and New Zealand, and not by as much as the digital edition in other regions. Surprisingly, Sony has decreased the price of its add-on disc drive accessory. Below I have listed the all of the price increases, the percentage of which they have increased and the region.