The cost of the PS5 will soon soar again, as Sony has confirmed that a price hike will take place across several countries in East Asia in the coming days. The imminent PS5 price hike will come just under a month after Sony increased the price of its current-gen console lineup in the US and other nations.
Although the PS5 initially launched at $499 in 2020, the cost of Sony’s current console has increased later into its lifespan due to factors like tariffs and the rising costs of essential components. This unfortunate trend is the reverse of the traditional price decrease of consoles over time, with systems like the PS4 tumbling in price later in its shelf life. However, Sony benefited from a spike in PS5 units sold across the US from March 29 to April 4. This was due to customers flocking to stores to buy a PS5 before the April 2 price hikes took effect in the US, the UK, Japan, and parts of Europe.
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The PS5 Price Hikes Are About to Reach East Asia
While Sony previously made the PS5 more expensive in the US, other nations will soon follow suit. Sony stated that the cost of the PS5 will go up in South Korea, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, the Philippines, and Vietnam effective Friday, May 1. The price changes will affect the PS5 Digital Edition, the PS5 Disc Drive Edition, the PS5 Pro, and the PlayStation Portal remote player. The May 1 prices of the PS5 console lineup across the aforementioned nations, with US dollars listed as an approximate point of comparison, are as follows:
New PS5 Prices Across East Asia (May 1, 2026)
South Korea
- PS5 Digital Edition: ₩858,000 ($582)
- PS5 Disc Drive Edition: ₩948,000 ($643)
- PS5 Pro: ₩1,298,000 ($881)
- PlayStation Portal: ₩378,000 ($256)
Singapore
- PS5 Digital Edition: SGD 764 ($600)
- PS5 Disc Drive Edition: SGD 849 ($666)
- PS5 Pro: SGD 1,167 ($916)
- PlayStation Portal: SGD 347 ($272)
Malaysia
- PS5 Digital Edition: MYR 2,499 ($632)
- PS5 Disc Drive Edition: MYR 2,799 ($708)
- PS5 Pro: MYR 3,999 ($1,012)
- PlayStation Portal: MYR 1,099 ($278)
Thailand
- PS5 Digital Edition: THB 18,790 ($580)
- PS5 Disc Drive Edition: THB 20,990 ($648)
- PS5 Pro: THB 30,990 ($957)
- PlayStation Portal: THB 8,380 ($259)
Indonesia
- PS5 Digital Edition: IDR 9,999,000 ($580)
- PS5 Disc Drive Edition: IDR 11,399,000 ($662)
- PlayStation Portal: IDR 5,199,000 ($302)
The Philippines
- PS5 Disc Drive Edition: PHP 40,032 ($658)
Vietnam
- PS5 Disc Drive Edition: VND 16,900,000 ($641)
For comparison, the original price of the PS5 Digital Edition in South Korea was ₩598,000, or approximately $405. Ergo, the May 1 price change will make the PS5 cost 43% more than it did at its launch MSRP. However, when compared to the current prices of the PS5 in the US, which start at $599 for the Digital Edition, the cost of purchasing a PS5 in parts of East Asia is roughly in line with Sony’s increases. However, the cost of buying a PS5 Pro in Malaysia is much higher than the US price. In short, the PS5 Pro costs $899 in the US, while the price jumps to over $1,000 when converted from dollars to Malaysian ringgits. Sony stated that its decision to further increase the prices of the PS5 console lineup was due to continued pressures in the global economic landscape. Given that Sony’s recent pricing decisions have been controversial, it remains to be seen if more price hikes are being considered.
Sony’s Continued Price Hikes Come At A Bad Time
Despite Sony’s best efforts, the rising costs of manufacturing a console came at a rough time for the gaming and tech industries. Since the second half of 2025, the DRAM shortage crisis has caused the prices of RAM, solid-state drives (SSDs) and other essential parts to exponentially spiral out of control. Although manufacturers have taken steps to combat scammers from selling fake RAM kits, the prices of DDR5 RAM remain much higher than they were before.
Additionally, Sony’s decision to increase prices in South Korea and Southeast Asia will come just as PlayStation is slated to release seven major titles throughout May. With titles like 007 First Light and LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight releasing over the next few weeks, time will tell how much of an impact the incoming price hikes will have on game sales.
Sources: Inven Global, Kotaku, Sony
