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The new console has almost the same technical features as the existing PS5 model, except it does not include a disc drive. It also comes with a redesigned casing. This version will only be available for sale in Japan and will only support games from local game stores.
The lower price may help Sony increase sales during the busy winter holiday season, especially with rising inflation in Japan and increased competition from Nintendo.
Nintendo recently launched its Switch 2 console in June and has already sold over 10 million units. The Switch 2 is priced at approximately 50,000 yen.
In the third quarter of 2025, Sony sold 3.9 million PS5 consoles, a slight increase compared to the same period in the previous year.
Since the console was launched in 2020, Sony has raised prices in Japan and other regions on multiple occasions.
source: reuters.com
The lower price may help Sony increase sales during the busy winter holiday season, especially with rising inflation in Japan and increased competition from Nintendo.
Nintendo recently launched its Switch 2 console in June and has already sold over 10 million units. The Switch 2 is priced at approximately 50,000 yen.
In the third quarter of 2025, Sony sold 3.9 million PS5 consoles, a slight increase compared to the same period in the previous year.
Since the console was launched in 2020, Sony has raised prices in Japan and other regions on multiple occasions.
source: reuters.com
