PlayStation 5 prices rise ahead of GTA 6 release

Retail prices for PlayStation 5 consoles are experiencing significant increases across various markets as anticipation builds for the release of Grand Theft Auto 6.

In Poland, consumer reports indicate that the price for a slim PS5 digital edition has reached 2,999 PLN, while versions with a disc drive cost up to 3,299 PLN. The PlayStation 5 Pro has seen even more dramatic increases, with some retailers listing it for as much as 7,000 PLN, nearly double its launch price. This trend contrasts with previous console generations where prices typically decreased over time.

In Germany, Amazon has offered the PlayStation 5 Standard Edition with a disc drive for 649.99 EUR, which is lower than some recent peaks of over 700 EUR. The PlayStation 5 Pro with 2 TB of storage is also available at its suggested retail price of 899.99 EUR, which is significantly lower than prices found at other retailers that reach at least 1,318 EUR. High demand is attributed to the upcoming release of Rockstar Games' GTA 6.