Sony hikes PlayStation 5 console prices for Europe, UK and Australia citing economic turmoil

Optus customers to be hit with price hike from June

Optus is slugging customers on certain monthly mobile plans with a price hike.The telecommunications giant sent out emails informing customers on several different plans that prices will rise from June 4, 2025.The price jumps range between $2 and $6 per month depending on the plan, Optus managing director of customer solutions Anthony Shiner said.READ MORE: Russia's rumoured request to Indonesia should ring alarm bells, defence experts warn"We…

Sony hits Türkiye with massive 55% PlayStation Plus price hike

Sony has announced a significant price increase for its PlayStation Plus subscription service in Türkiye, with the annual cost of the Deluxe package rising 55% to ₺4,266 from 24 June 2025, sparking backlash from players already contending with local economic challenges. Sony is facing criticism from Turkish gamers after confirming a steep rise in PlayStation Plus subscription prices, with the most expensive tier, Deluxe, increasing from ₺2,740 t…

PS5 price hike hits UK and EU

In a move that’s likely to cause a collective sigh from gamers across Europe, Australia and New Zealand, Sony has announced it’ll be bumping up the price of some PlayStation 5 consoles. Why? Well, they’re blaming the ol’ “global economic turbulence” card. Apparently, it’s all due to what they’ve called a “difficult decision” driven by – you guessed it – inflation, wobbly exchange rates… Source

PlayStation have raised the price of PS5—but we've found a way to still get one for £75 less - The Mirror

PlayStation just released a statement that, as of 14 April, the price of the iconic PS5 console will be rising by £40 - but we've found a way to get one for £75 less than its full price

Sony is raising prices in Europe, but protecting the more important US market by keeping prices there unchanged.

Sony raises PlayStation 5 prices in select markets, citing a ‘challenging’ economic environment

Sony has hiked the price of its flagship PlayStation 5 console in select markets worldwide, citing a “challenging” economic environment.