Sony PS5 Slim set to see massive price hike in India, says new report

If you have been planning to buy a PS5, now is probably the right time (if you can find one in stock). The console, which enjoys massive popularity in India, is apparently set to receive a major price hike in the country. According to a recent tweet by tipster Vinayak Soni, the price of the PS5 Slim will now start from Rs 69,990 in India. This is a massive Rs 20,000 price increase. That said, it is important to note that Sony is yet to officially roll out a statement on the same. Read on to know all we know about the price hike so far. 

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PS5 Slim set to receive a major price hike?

Soni shared the news of the reported PS5 Slim price hike on his X handle. His tweet reads, “PS5 Slim New Price MRP Sticker MRP: ₹69,990/- Model: CFI-2116A01 Month & Year of Manufacture: FEB 2026 Country of Origin: Vietnam.” He also shared an image of the retail box with the new MRP.  

Soni mentioned in his tweet that the image has been sourced from an authorised seller called Games Marche.

Meanwhile, another authorised Sony Center website has listed the console at the aforementioned price. It is, however, currently out of stock. 

Since Sony has not made an official announcement yet, it remains unclear whether this is a nationwide price revision or if listings across retailers are still being updated. However, if this pricing is indeed true, the PS5 Slim could soon see a huge ₹20,000 increase over its previous starting price in India. 

It is also worth noting that retailers may continue selling existing inventory at the older MRP until fresh stock arrives with the revised pricing.

PS5’s recent decision to go disk-free

This reported price hike comes at a time when Sony has already been making major changes to its PlayStation business. Recently, the company confirmed that it will stop producing first-party PlayStation games on physical discs starting in 2028. After that, new titles from PlayStation Studios will be released only as digital downloads through the PlayStation Store. 

The move is, without a doubt, one of the biggest shifts in PlayStation’s history as Sony continues to push towards a digital-first ecosystem. While the company has said that players will still be able to use existing physical game discs and buy compatible third-party physical releases where available, its own future releases will no longer be sold on discs.

For now, Sony has not commented on the reported PS5 Slim price hike in India. Until the company issues an official statement, it is best to take this new information with a pinch of salt. However, if you have been planning to buy a PS5 and manage to find one at its current retail price, it may be worth picking up.

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Divyanshi Sharma

Divyanshi Sharma is a media and communications professional with over 8 years of experience in the industry. With a strong background in tech journalism, she has covered everything from the latest gadgets to gaming trends and brings a sharp editorial lens to every story. She holds a master’s diploma in mass communication and a bachelor’s degree in English literature. Her love for writing and gaming began early—often skipping classes to try out the latest titles—which naturally evolved into a career at the intersection of technology and storytelling. When she’s not working, you’ll likely find her exploring virtual worlds on her console or PC, or testing out a new laptop she managed to get her hands on. View Full Profile