Buy PS5: Playstation 5 is now more expensive in Germany

A number of IT companies had to accept losses in the past quarter. This also includes Sony’s Playstation department. Compared to the previous year, 26 percent fewer video games were sold. In addition, the production and delivery of the Playstation 5 continues to falter. In conversations with investors, Sony recently walled off whether the selling price of the PS5 will be raised or not. Now it is sad certainty. If you want to buy a Playstation 5 now, you have to dig deeper into your pocket.

Playstation 5 costs at least 450 euros

In November 2020, the PS5 saw the light of day. Sony offers two different versions, one with a Blu-ray Disc drive and one without an optical data carrier drive. So far, the RRP was 499 euros for the disc version and 400 euros for the digital edition. From now on, the Japanese are raising the recommended price. The version with a disc drive now costs around 550 euros (+10 percent) and the Playstation 5 Digital Edition is sold over the counter for just under 450 euros (+12 percent).

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Sony is only making the price increase in selected markets, Germany is one of them. This is due to increased costs for the manufacturer, which are now being passed on to the customer. According to Sony, there will only be no price adjustment in the USA. Interested parties can try to get a PS5 cheaper abroad, but there are a few things to consider. Depending on the country, other power supply adapters are supplied that are not compatible with sockets in Germany. In addition, shipping costs and customs duties may be incurred, which negate the price advantage. Due to ongoing problems in the supply chain, the Playstation 5 can still only be ordered for sporadic sales campaigns. We inform about new drops with our own articles.

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Playstation 5 price increase collection:

• As Sony announces, the Playstation 5 will be sold more expensive from now on. The increased costs for the manufacturer are to blame.
• The PS5 with a Blu-ray drive now costs around 550 euros. As a Digital Edition without a disc drive, the Playstation 5 only costs 450 euros.
• Due to ongoing problems in the supply chain, the Playstation 5 can still only be ordered for sporadic sales campaigns.

Source: Sony