Sony is contemplating raising the price of the PS5 in the United States as it anticipates being hit with around $680 million in tariffs in the upcoming fiscal year. The company's CFO, Lin Tao, mentioned that options being considered include relocating manufacturing to the US and passing on the tariff costs to consumers.
This could mean higher costs for PS5 consoles, as Sony looks to shift the burden of tariffs onto customers. The company has already raised prices for the PS5 in various markets and is now contemplating a similar move in the US.
In addition to potential price increases, Sony is also exploring the possibility of moving production to the United States as part of an "efficient strategy" to navigate the tariffs.
| PS5 Digital Edition | PS5 with Ultra HD Blu-ray disc drive | Disc Drive for PS5 | |
| United States | $449.99 | $499.99 | $79.99 |
| Europe | €499.99 |
€549.99 (unchanged) | €79.99 |
| United Kingdom | £429.99 |
£479.99 (unchanged) | £69.99 |
| Australia | AUD 749.95 |
AUD 829.95 |
AUD 124.95 |
| New Zealand | NZD 859.95 |
NZD $949.95 |
NZD $139.95 |
Sony recently reported a decline in PS5 console shipments by 11% compared to the previous year, with the majority of hardware originating from China. The ongoing trade war between the US and China has led to higher tariffs on gaming consoles, potentially resulting in price hikes for US customers.
