In a nutshell

Sony has announced an increase in the recommended retail price (RRP) for the PS5 in select markets in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), Australia, and New Zealand.

Sony says this price increase is due to “a challenging economic environment, including high inflation and fluctuating exchange rates.”

PS5 Price Increase Details

Starting April 14, the full list of PS5 price changes is as follows:

While the PS5 is getting a price increase, players get a bit of good news as the PS5 Pro’s recommended retail price will remain unchanged. Better yet, the external disc drive attachment will be getting a decrease in price in the aforementioned regions, with full details as follows

Just recently, Sony also announced an increase in the price of its PS Plus subscription in Southeast Asia and other select territories worldwide.

This price increase will affect subscribers in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia, and the full list of new prices can be seen below:

PlayStation Plus Essential

• 1 Month Subscription: SGD 10.90 | RM 35 | THB 270 | Rp 126,000
• 3-Month Subscription: SGD 28.90 | RM 95 | THB 720 | Rp 331,000
• 12-Month Subscription: SGD 88.90 | RM 285 | THB 2,200 | Rp 1,010,000

PlayStation Plus Extra

• 1 Month Subscription: SGD 15.90 | RM 55 | THB 410 | Rp 189,000
• 3-Month Subscription: SGD 44.90 | RM 155 | THB 1,170 | Rp 536,000
• 12-Month Subscription: SGD 142.90 | RM 490 | THB 3,720 | Rp 1,710,000

PlayStation Plus Deluxe

• 1 Month Subscription: SGD 18.90 | RM 65 | THB 480 | Rp 221,000
• 3-Month Subscription: SGD 53.90 | RM 185 | THB 1,380 | Rp 632,000
• 12-Month Subscription: SGD 169.90 | RM 575 | THB 4,350 | Rp 1,990,000

What do you think about this price increase?