Being a PlayStation gamer is getting more expensive
Sony has increased the price of its PS5 console in Australia, just weeks after increase its PlayStation Plus subscription.
If you've held off buying a PlayStation 5 for the past five years, now's the time to get one. Sony has just announced it is increasing the RRP of its standard PS5 with Ultra HD Blu-Ray and the PS5 Digital edition.
Obviously the world is in a massive state of uncertainty given the current "decision making" going on in the US, but the price increase is notably for select markets in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), Australia and New Zealand.
It's not all bad news, with Sony announcing a price cut to its PS5 Disc Drive accessory as well.
In Australia, the Standard PS5 with Ultra HD Blu-ray disc drive will now cost $829.95, a $30 increase over the previous $799.95 RRP.
The PS5 Digital Edition sees a steeper price rise up to $749.95, when it was previously $679.95.
The PS5 Disc Drive was $159,.95 (if you could find it in stores), but will now set you back $124.95.
These price increases come just a couple of days after Sony jacked up the price of its PlayStation Plus subscription.
Effective from April 16, all PS Plus plans are gong to cost a little bit more:
| Plan & Duration | Previous Price | New Price |
|---|---|---|
| PlayStation Plus Essential - 1 month | $11.95 | $12.95 |
| PlayStation Plus Essential - 3 months | $33.95 | $35.95 |
| PlayStation Plus Essential - 12 months | $95.95 | $102.95 |
| PlayStation Plus Extra - 1 month | $18.95 | $20.95 |
| PlayStation Plus Extra - 3 months | $54.95 | $59.95 |
| PlayStation Plus Extra - 12 months | $169.95 | $187.95 |
| PlayStation Plus Deluxe - 1 month | $21.95 | $23.95 |
| PlayStation Plus Deluxe - 3 months | $63.95 | $70.95 |
| PlayStation Plus Deluxe - 12 months | $196.95 | $214.95 |
Alongside the news that the Nintendo Switch 2 is going to be the most expensive Nintendo console ever, things aren't looking too good for gamers' wallets.
(And if you do end up shopping for a PS5, make sure you keep an eye on the BTTR Store to check for the best price before you spend your money.)
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