Sony is increasing the price of PlayStation 5 consoles in Japan by 20%
The standard edition is still cheaper there than in Singapore. #sony #playstation5 #biginjapan
For some time, getting a PlayStation 5 from a Yodobashi outlet in Japan meant you’re getting one of the “cheapest” PS5 console from anywhere in the world – thanks to tax-free discounts for tourists, credit card rebates or discounts and a weaken yen.
Not quite anymore.
Sony Interactive Entertainment has announced that it will be raising PS5 prices in Japan starting from 2 September 2024. This is now the third PS5 price hike in that country since the console launched in 2020. The yen has weakened against the US and Sing dollars for a while now, and Sony says the “fluctuations in the global economic situation” is responsible for this latest PS5 price increase.
The standard PlayStation 5 and digital-only PlayStation 5 consoles now retail with a suggested retail price of ¥79,980 (est. S$722) and ¥72,980 (est. S$659) respectively. Tax included. A quick check at the Sony and Challenger’s online stores show that the standard PS5 sells for S$735 (usual $799) while the digital edition goes for S$605 (usual $669) on both sites.
A bit of math now shows that the digital edition is better purchased in Singapore, although you might still enjoy some savings with the standard PS5 when purchasing it in Japan.
Source: PlayStation Blog (Japan)
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