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Buying a PS5 just got more expensive - here’s why

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  • Sony has raised the UK price of the PlayStation 5 Digital Edition from £390 to £430, citing "high inflation and fluctuating exchange rates."
  • The price increase also affects select markets in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Australia, and New Zealand. The European price is rising from 449 euros to 499 euros.
  • This follows global economic instability, including US tariff changes.
  • The price of the standard PlayStation 5 and the PS5 Pro will remain unchanged.
  • Sony is reducing the price of its add-on disc drive accessory from £99.99 to £69.99 in the UK.
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