Buying a PlayStation 5 is a mission impossible. Units are slow to come in, stores are taking the opportunity to make packages with 3 controllers, 8 games and 3 headphones to increase the value of the packages (800 euro packages are often seen), and there are many scalpers.
In this situation, buying a PS5 is difficult. And to buy it at the recommended price is almost impossible. Well, the prices we had as official prices have changed forever around the world. And Sony blames the economic situation in the world for this new price of its PlayStation 5.
A few minutes ago PlayStation has made a statement on its website that PS5 and PS5 digital prices will increase by a few euros., depending on the market. Here is our console analysis.
“The global economic environment is a challenge that many of you around the world are no doubt facing. High global inflation rates, as well as unfavorable currency trends, are hurting consumers and putting pressure on many industries.“, they start talking.
“Due to these difficult economic conditions, SIE has made the difficult decision to increase the recommended retail price (RRP) of the PlayStation 5 in certain markets in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Asia Pacific, Latin America and Canada. There will be no price increase in the US“, the company concludes.
As you can see, only the US market escaped this general boom. probably because this is the most profitable and interesting market for the company (although in Japan, too, and there they did not hesitate to raise the price).
In Europe, the market we’re concerned about, growth is 10%, which is very much in line with the inflation we’re having in Spain right now.. According to Sony, the PlayStation 5 will have two new prices in our country:
- PlayStation 5 with Blu-ray player: €549.99 (from €499.99)
- PlayStation 5 digital: €449.99 (from €399.99)
Now, and during this 2022, it will be almost impossible to buy a Sony console, it will also be 10% more expensive than before. Cheer up, gamers.
Source: Computer Hoy
