Consumers in Malaysia will have to pay more for PlayStation 5 consoles from May 1, following a new update by Sony on the recommended retail prices.
In an update on the PlayStation Blog today (April 27), Sony said the PlayStation 5 Digital Edition will be priced at RM2,499 (up from RM2,069), while the standard PlayStation 5 will cost RM2,799 (currently RM2,499).
The PlayStation 5 Pro will also see a price increase to RM3,999, from RM3,849.
The PlayStation Portal remote player will be priced at RM1,099, from RM999.
The company said the price increase was due to continued pressures in the global economic landscape, adding that it was a necessary step to continuously deliver high-quality gaming experiences to players.
The new price adjustment will also affect consumers across Southeast Asia, including Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines and Vietnam.
Last year, the company also raised the price of its online subscription service, PlayStation Plus, with monthly plans for the Essential tier starting at RM35.
Sony previously raised prices for PlayStation 5 consoles in 2022, citing factors such as high global inflation and adverse currency trends.
The PlayStation 5 was first released locally in December 2020 where the Digital Edition was priced at RM1,869 while the standard PlayStation 5 was priced at RM2,299.
