With a backdrop of a challenging economic environment, including high inflation and fluctuating exchange rates, SIE has made the tough decision to raise the recommended retail price (RRP) of the PlayStation 5 console in select markets in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), Australia and New Zealand.

The updated PS5 RRPs are effective starting April 14, as follows*:

EuropePS5 Digital Edition – €499.99
(No pricing changes for the standard PS5 with Ultra HD Blu-ray disc drive) 
UKPS5 Digital Edition – £429.99
(No pricing changes for the standard PS5 with Ultra HD Blu-ray disc drive) 
AustraliaStandard PS5 with Ultra HD Blu-ray disc drive – AUD $829.95
PS5 Digital Edition – AUD $749.95
New Zealand Standard PS5 with Ultra HD Blu-ray disc drive – NZD $949.95
PS5 Digital Edition – NZD $859.95

PS5 Pro RRPs remain unchanged.

Additionally, the Disc Drive for PS5 will be getting an RRP decrease effective starting April 14, as follows:

Europe€79.99
UK £69.99
AustraliaAUD $124.95
New Zealand NZD $139.95

* Select markets in EMEA not listed above may also receive RRP increases. Please check with your local retailer and direct.playstation.com where available.

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