A price hike for the PS5 is likely in the event that the US and China don’t reach a tariff agreement by August, as per analyst Daniel Ahmed.
Daniel Ahmed, Director of Research and Insights at Niko Partners, took to Twitter/X to share that the recently announced PlayStation Days of Play sale on PS5 consoles and accessories is has been made possible by Sony Interactive Entertainment stocking up on inventory prior to tariffs as well as the 90-day tariff pause and resumption of shipments.
The analyst pointed out that the PS5 has already received a price hike in some markets, and that Sony Interactive Entertainment is now considering future increases. According to him, if the US and China don’t reach an agreement on tariffs by August 14, 2025, a price hike for the PS5 is back on the table.
For the uninitiated, from May 28 to June 11, 2025, discounts will be offered on hardware and accessories, including PS5 consoles, DualSense controllers, and more in specific regions. These deals can be found at direct.playstation.com (where available) and at participating local retailers. The exact discounts and dates of promotion may vary depending on region and retailer.
PS5 console deals include the following:
- In the U.S. and Canada, the PlayStation 5 console – Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Bundle (Digital and Standard) will be priced from $399.99 USD / $509.99 CAD, offering savings of up to $119.99 USD / $159.99 CAD compared to purchasing items separately.
- In selected areas such as Europe and Asia, the PS5 console (Digital and Standard) will be discounted, with prices starting at €399.99 / £339.99 / ¥65,980.
- A $50 USD discount will be applied to the PS5 Pro console.
Additional discounts will be available on PS5 accessories and games, such as:
- $50 USD off the PlayStation VR2 and PlayStation VR2 Horizon Call of the Mountain Bundle
- $30 USD off Pulse Explore wireless earbuds
- $30 USD off the DualSense Edge wireless controller
- $20 USD off the Access controller
- $20 USD off the DualSense wireless controller
- Discounts on various PS5 games including Astro Bot, MLB The Show 25, The Last of Us Part II Remastered, and LEGO Horizon Adventures.
Meanwhile, in the UK, players can lease a PS5 Digital Edition starting at £9.95 per month and a PS5 Pro starting at £17.99 per month through the Flex program. More details can be found via PlayStation. Additionally, PlayStation Plus members in Benelux, Portugal, and Spain who order directly from PlayStation can receive an extra 5% discount.
