PS5 Price Hike Begins at Select Retailers
▼ Summary
– Sony’s latest PS5 price increases have taken effect, with some UK retailers like GAME already reflecting the higher prices.
– GAME has raised the price of the base PS5 with a disc drive to £569.99 and increased the PS Portal to £219.99.
– At Argos, only the PS Portal’s price has increased so far, while PS5 console prices remain unchanged for now.
– The official new prices set by Sony are $649.99/£569.99 for the standard PS5 and $899.99/£789.99 for the PS5 Pro.
– This price hike has led users to rush and purchase PS5 Pros before the increase, as console prices have risen instead of falling over time.
Sony’s latest PS5 price increase has officially taken effect, with several major UK retailers already adjusting their online listings. This marks a significant shift for the platform, as hardware typically becomes more affordable over time, not more expensive. Early checks show that GAME and Argos are among the first to implement the new pricing structure.
At GAME, the standard PS5 console with a disc drive now carries a price tag of £569.99. The remote play device, the PS Portal, has also seen an increase to £219.99. Over at Argos, only the Portal’s price has changed so far, with PS5 console listings remaining at their previous cost for the moment. This staggered rollout suggests other retailers will follow suit shortly.
The updated manufacturer pricing is now set across the board. The standard PS5 model has risen from $549.99/£479.99 to $649.99/£569.99. The PS5 Digital Edition moves from $499.99/£429.99 to $599.99/£519.99. The most substantial jump affects the PS5 Pro, which increases from $749.99/£699.99 to $899.99/£789.99.
This represents the most impactful price adjustment of the PS5 generation to date. Historically, console costs decrease as technology matures, making this upward trend a notable exception. The announcement prompted a noticeable surge in consumer activity, with many gamers rushing to purchase a PS5 Pro before the higher price took effect.
(Source: Push Square)
