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PlayStation 5 Prices Rise in Europe, UK Amid Mixed Reactions

4/14/2025

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Starting April 14, Sony Interactive Entertainment will increase the recommended retail price of the PlayStation 5 in select EMEA, Australia, and New Zealand markets. The PS5 Digital Edition will now retail for €499.99 in Europe and £429.99 in the UK, while the Disc Drive version will experience a price drop, creating a mix of excitement and frustration among gamers.

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Starting April 14, Sony Interactive Entertainment will increase the recommended retail price of the PlayStation 5 in select EMEA, Australia, and New Zealand markets. The PS5 Digital Edition will now retail for €499.99 in Europe and £429.99 in the UK, while the Disc Drive version will experience a price drop, creating a mix of excitement and frustration among gamers.