Sony’s Recent Announcement on Price Adjustments
Following the announcement of a new price increase for the PlayStation 5 (PS5) digital edition in several countries, Mexican consumers are left wondering if there will be a price hike in Mexico due to the global economic context or potential tariffs imposed from the United States. The current answer is no.
Sony recently informed that, due to a challenging economic environment marked by inflation and currency exchange volatility, the digital edition of the PS5 will see a price increase exclusively in Europe, the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand.
Price Changes in Specific Regions
- In Europe, the new price for the PS5 digital edition is 499.99 euros (approximately 11,340 Mexican pesos) starting April 14, an increase of 50 euros from the previous price.
- In the United Kingdom, the new price will be 429.99 pounds.
- In Australia, the new price will be 749.95 Australian dollars (AUD).
- In New Zealand, the new price will be 859.95 New Zealand dollars (NZD).
The standard version of the console (including a Blu-ray Ultra HD unit) will also see price increases in these same markets, while the PS5 external hard drive will experience a price reduction, dropping to 79.99 euros in Europe.
Mexico’s Situation
As of now, Sony has not announced any price adjustments for the PlayStation 5 in Mexico. The modifications apply only to the previously mentioned markets, and there are no indications that Sony plans to alter the prices of its consoles in Latin America, at least for now.
Therefore, if you were planning to purchase a PS5 in Mexico, there is no need to worry: the price remains unchanged (around 8,600 Mexican pesos on average).
Key Questions and Answers
- Q: Will the PlayStation 5 price increase in Mexico due to global economic factors or US tariffs? A: There have been no announcements from Sony regarding a price increase for the PS5 in Mexico. The adjustments apply only to Europe, the UK, Australia, and New Zealand.
- Q: What is the current average price of the PS5 in Mexico? A: The average price remains around 8,600 Mexican pesos.
- Q: Will other PS5 versions (standard, external hard drive) see price changes in Mexico? A: There have been no announcements from Sony regarding any price adjustments for other PS5 versions in Mexico.
