Sony has announced a price increase for the PlayStation 5 in the US starting August 21. But this is not news to European gamers, as the company already revised the cost of the consoles in the EU in April. Now the question arises whether we should expect another price increase in Europe.
Sony has announced a price increase for the PlayStation 5 in the US starting August 21. But this is not news to European gamers, as the company already revised the cost of the consoles in the EU in April. Now the question arises whether we should expect another price increase in Europe.
According to TechCrunch, in America, the standard PlayStation 5 has risen in price to $549.99, the digital version to $499.99, and the Pro version to $749.99. The reason was new import tariffs on Japanese goods that the Donald Trump administration introduced in late July.
The situation is different for Europe. In April, Sony already raised prices for the PS5 in the EU, Australia, and New Zealand, citing a «difficult economic environment.» The US market was left out at the time, but now it has been hit by the increase. Thus, the company is gradually adjusting prices depending on local conditions.
Does this mean that Europe is facing a new wave of price increases? Analysts believe that this is unlikely in the short term: Sony has already taken into account inflation and currency risks in the spring. At the same time, the global trend towards price increases continues. Microsoft in May raised the prices of Xbox consoles in Europe by 80-100 euros and increased the cost of accessories and games. Nintendo left the price of the Switch 2 unchanged, but increased the cost of accessories.
So, European gamers are unlikely to see an immediate re-increase, but the pressure on the market remains. If tariffs, currency fluctuations, and manufacturing costs continue to rise, Sony may reconsider PlayStation 5 prices in Europe as well.
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