All PS5 models grow in the US price as of August 21, and many are afraid that growth also affects Europe and other regions.
The video game industry has been experiencing a number of changes over several years, and not all positive. For example, now we get used to it Consoles with almost 5 years of life are more expensive than when starting. The world turned over, go.
At first it was Xbox, confirming the increase in prices for all its consoles, accessories and peripheral devices for Europe, the US and other regions. Xbox Series X cost 499 euros in 2020, and now you need to pay 600 euros to get it (if you find it).
After launching the Switch 2 Nintendo at the price of 469.99 euros (in the usual set), the price of all Nintendo Switch models in the US, and now Sony PlayStation fill the circle with the same solution.
Through the PlayStation blog and its social networks, Sony reports Increase prices on all PS5 models in the USIt will be effective from tomorrow, August 21.
‘Like many global companies, we continue to cross the difficult economic situation. So we made a difficult decision to increase the recommended PlayStation 5 consoles price. As of 21 August”.
At the moment this rise Does not seem to affect control, accessories and other products (Like PS Portal PS VR2), neither to the first party games. Also, there is no up -to -date rise for Europe and other regions.
PS5 rises to the US: Update for each model
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As of August 21, 2025, all PS5 models (including PS5 Pro) will be $ 50 more expensive in the USA, A decision that will not be reflected in Europe and other regions (As if it had happened to Xbox). However, this is likely to end.
This increase is due to the difficult global economic situation, especially after the new tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump.
It New prices With PlayStation 5 in the US:
- PlayStation 5 – 549.99 (up to $ 499.99)
- PlayStation 5 Digital – 499.99 dollars (up to $ 449.99)
- PlayStation 5 Pro – $ 749.99 (up to $ 699.99)
Sony is promoting new markets to make PS5From the new tariffs imposed by Trump to products coming from China, but it is still an important PlayStation logistics center.
Recall that the updated tariffs for China are 30%, although countries such as Japan (15%), Vietnam (20%) and Malaysia (19%) do not remain behind, journalist Daniel Amad reports.
‘Recommended Retail Prices for PlayStation 5 Accessories remain unchanged and we have no other changes in advertising prices to additional markets”.
As of 21 August, PS5 will be more expensive in the US. Sony takes Xbox and Nintendo steps to place itself before the economic crisis that only takes its first steps. Will this price translate into Europe? It looks everything, but we’ll have to wait.
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