Sony has announced redesign for the PS5, which is lighter and slimmer while sporting a detachable Ultra HD Blu-ray disc drive. Unfortunately, despite prices staying the same for Europe and the United States, they’re being raised for Japan.
The console currently retails for ¥60,478, while the Digital Edition costs ¥49,478. The PS5 Slim costs ¥66,980, while the Digital Edition will be ¥58,980. It may seem like a big deal only for those who want to upgrade to the newer model, but once the current models’ stock depletes, the new models will be the default.
This is the second price increase for the console in Japan, the first occurring last year in August. Sony hasn’t revealed why the region is paying more for the PS5 Slim, especially when the hardware and features (like expandable storage) remain unchanged. It launches in November worldwide, so stay tuned for more details in the coming weeks.