Sony has announced PlayStation 5 price increases across six Southeast Asian markets effective May 1, 2026, raising the cost of entry for millions of potential GTA 6 players in the region.
Part 1
Sony has confirmed a new wave of PlayStation 5 price increases across six Southeast Asian markets — Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Vietnam — with the new pricing taking effect on May 1, 2026. The hike affects the PS5, PS5 Digital Edition, PS5 Pro, and PlayStation Portal.
Part 2
The announcement comes just weeks before Rockstar Games is expected to ramp up marketing for Grand Theft Auto VI, which launches November 19, 2026. In some Southeast Asian markets, the standard PS5 now costs more than the US retail price of $649.99 after currency conversion.
Part 3
This is the second major wave of price increases from Sony this year. Identical hikes took effect in the United States, the United Kingdom, Europe, and Japan on April 2, 2026. South Korea, India, Brazil, Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa are the only territories left unaffected — but not for long.