Sony Interactive Entertainment has increased PlayStation 5 prices across Southeast Asia, citing currency volatility and rising operational costs in the region.

The price adjustments, which took effect April 25, affect Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, and the Philippines. The standard PS5 console now costs between 5 and 12 percent more in local currencies compared to March pricing.

In Singapore, the disc version increased from S$729 to S$799, while the digital edition rose from S$599 to S$659. Thailand saw larger increases, with the disc version jumping from 18,990 baht to 20,990 baht.

According to The Straits Times, Sony attributed the increases to "market conditions and foreign exchange rates."

The timing illustrates broader pressure on consumer purchasing power in ASEAN markets. Regional currencies have weakened against the dollar over the past six months, with the Indonesian rupiah down 4.2 percent, the Thai baht down 3.8 percent, and the Philippine peso down 3.1 percent.

For consumers in Jakarta, Bangkok, or Manila, a PS5 now requires a larger share of monthly income than it did at launch. The console costs approximately 85 percent of Indonesia's monthly minimum wage in Jakarta, up from 76 percent in March.

Ten countries, 700 million people, one region - and for gaming households in Southeast Asia, currency volatility just made entertainment 5 to 12 percent more expensive.

Sony is not alone in adjusting prices. Nintendo, Microsoft, and PC component manufacturers have all raised prices in ASEAN markets over the past year as the dollar strengthened and logistics costs increased.