Unprecedented PS5 Price Hikes Spread To Even More Countries
Kotaku • • technology
Key Points:
- Sony has announced new price increases for PlayStation consoles in several East Asian countries, following similar hikes in the U.S., UK, Europe, and Japan last month, citing global economic conditions as the reason.
- In South Korea, the PS5 disc drive model will rise to ₩948,000 ($644), the PS5 Digital Edition to ₩858,000 ($583), and the PS5 Pro to ₩1,298,000 ($882), marking a 43% increase from the original all-digital PS5 launch price.
- The PlayStation Portal handheld device will also see a price increase to ₩378,000 ($250) in South Korea.
- Price adjustments will take effect on May 1, with new pricing set for Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Vietnam, reflecting significant increases across all PS5 models in these markets.
- This global price hike trend highlights Sony's response to inflationary pressures and economic challenges impacting the gaming industry worldwide.
