Sony PlayStation 5 (disc)
Japan price in dollars vs US price, past year
List price changes
| Changed on | Market | Before | After |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2026 | US | $549.99 | $649.99 |
| Apr 2, 2026 | Japan | ¥79,980 | ¥97,980 |
Sources
- Japan price
- ¥97,980 · PlayStation Blog (checked 2026-11-13)
- US price
- $649.99 · PlayStation Blog (checked 2026-11-13)
Notes
Standard model with a disc drive. Japan's ¥55,000 Japanese-language-only Digital Edition is left out.
Japan prices include 10% consumption tax; US prices are before sales tax. Tax-free: the Japan price without consumption tax, as most visitors pay when taking goods home. Even at: the yen rate at which both prices match.
Questions
Is Sony PlayStation 5 (disc) cheaper in Japan than in the US?
Yes. On Nov 13, 2026 it costs ¥97,980 in Japan, about $612 at ¥159.97 to the dollar, against a US list price of $649.99: 6% less. The Japan price includes 10% consumption tax; the US price is before sales tax.
How much is it with Japan's tax refund for visitors?
About $557 once the 10% consumption tax is refunded: 14% less than the US list price. Since November 1, 2026, visitors pay the full price in the store and get the tax back after customs checks the goods on departure.
At what exchange rate would the prices be the same?
At about ¥151 to the dollar. The rate is ¥159.97 today, so the yen would have to strengthen by about ¥9 before Japan stops being cheaper.