PlayStation 5, Improve fixed value. It will increase by 5500 yen from September 15th

Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) announced on August 25 that it will increase the list price of PlayStation 5. It is said to raise the suggested retail prices in some countries and regions in the Asian Pacific Ocean, including Europe, Middle East, Africa, Latin America, Canada, and Japan.

The PS5 (Ultra HD Blu-ray disk drive version) had been released for 54,978 yen including tax, but was 64,78 yen including tax. PS5 (digital edition) was sold for 43,978 yen including tax, but will be sold for 49,478 yen including tax. There are disks, no disks, and both editions will increase the price of about 5500 yen.

Regarding this price increase, SIE states that the rise in prices generated around the world and the unpleasant exchange rate have continued to be severe in consumers and many industries. He explained that he decided to raise the list price. He also explained, Under the situation where various industries are forced to change in the current global economic environment, it was an inevitable decision to revise this price, taking into account the impact on our business. 。 He also said that he would work on the highest priority on improving the supply status of PS5.

PlayStation 5 will be revised from September 15, 2022, PS5 (Ultra HD Blu-ray disk drive version) will be 64,78 yen including tax and PS5 (digital edition) will be revised to 49,478 yen including tax. 。 It is said that prices will not be raised in the United States.