In
PS5Scene news today, amid
PS5 Pro rumors and since the
initial reports it appears the new
PlayStation 5 Model CFI-1200 (
PS5 1200 Series) is slated for launch in
Japan on
September 15th according to mainstream media outlets.
Renka_schedule reports that the
PlayStation 5's next minor change model
CFI-1200 series will be released on
September 15th with both a
PS5 Disc Drive and
PS5 Digital Edition already listed... while noting that in the
last minor revision there was a weight reduction of 300 grams and some screw changes.
This comes following
Sony Interactive Entertainment President & CEO
Jim Ryan's previous confirmation that due to the current global economic environment (including high inflation rates) the PS5 price will inevitably increase in select markets across Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), Asia-Pacific (APAC), Latin America (LATAM) as well as Canada... however, there will be no price increase in the United States he stated.
The new RRPs below are effective immediately unless otherwise noted:
Europe
- PS5 with Ultra HD Blu-ray disc drive – €549.99
- PS5 Digital Edition – €449.99
UK
- PS5 with Ultra HD Blu-ray disc drive – £479.99
- PS5 Digital Edition – £389.99
Japan (effective Sept. 15, 2022)
- PS5 with Ultra HD Blu-ray disc drive – ¥60,478 yen (including tax)
- PS5 Digital Edition – ¥49,478 yen (including tax)
China
- PS5 with Ultra HD Blu-ray disc drive – ¥4,299 yuan
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