# PlayStation 5 Slim Disc 1TB: Japan price comparison

> Compare the current Japan price for PlayStation 5 Slim Disc 1TB with supported home markets.

Exact item: Sony PlayStation 5 Slim; standard disc console; 1TB SSD; one DualSense controller; no bundle; regional CFI-2000 and CFI-2100 model groups disclosed

Latest price retrieval: 2026-08-19. FX capture: 2026-08-19T00:02:31Z. FX is informational and comes from [Exchange Rate API](https://www.exchangerate-api.com).

## Price comparisons

### Japan vs South Korea

- Result: 17% cheaper in Japan
- Headline currency: KRW
- Japan expected checkout: ₩787,813 (JP¥89,073 tax-free estimate; source shelf price JP¥97,980; Price listed)
- South Korea expected checkout: ₩948,000 (₩948,000 listed price; Price listed)
- Japan price retrieved: 2026-08-19
- South Korea price retrieved: 2026-08-19
- [Japan price source](https://www.playstation.com/ja-jp/ps5/buy-now/ps5/)
- [South Korea price source](https://blog.ko.playstation.com/2026/03/27/20260327-ps/)

### Japan vs China

- Japan price in CNY: CN¥3,770
- Japan source price: JP¥89,073; Price listed
- Japan price retrieved: 2026-08-19
- China: no verified exact price found
- [Japan price source](https://www.playstation.com/ja-jp/ps5/buy-now/ps5/)

### Japan vs Taiwan

- Result: 11% cheaper in Japan
- Headline currency: TWD
- Japan expected checkout: NT$17,804 (JP¥89,073 tax-free estimate; source shelf price JP¥97,980; Price listed)
- Taiwan expected checkout: NT$19,989 (NT$19,989 listed price; Price listed)
- Japan price retrieved: 2026-08-19
- Taiwan price retrieved: 2026-08-19
- [Japan price source](https://www.playstation.com/ja-jp/ps5/buy-now/ps5/)
- [Taiwan price source](https://blog.zh-hant.playstation.com/?p=28683)

### Japan vs United States

- Result: 20% cheaper in Japan
- Headline currency: USD
- Japan expected checkout: $558 (JP¥89,073 tax-free estimate; source shelf price JP¥97,980; Price listed)
- United States expected checkout: $699 ($649.99 listed price plus an estimated 7.53% sales tax; Price listed)
- Japan price retrieved: 2026-08-19
- United States price retrieved: 2026-08-19
- [Japan price source](https://www.playstation.com/ja-jp/ps5/buy-now/ps5/)
- [United States price source](https://blog.playstation.com/2026/03/27/new-price-changes-for-ps5-ps5-pro-and-playstation-portal-remote-player/)

### Japan vs Hong Kong

- Result: 7% cheaper in Japan
- Headline currency: HKD
- Japan expected checkout: HK$4,377 (JP¥89,073 tax-free estimate; source shelf price JP¥97,980; Price listed)
- Hong Kong expected checkout: HK$4,730 (HK$4,730 listed price, tax included; Price listed)
- Japan price retrieved: 2026-08-19
- Hong Kong price retrieved: 2026-08-19
- [Japan price source](https://www.playstation.com/ja-jp/ps5/buy-now/ps5/)
- [Hong Kong price source](https://blog.zh-hant.playstation.com/2026/03/27/20260327-ps/)

### Japan vs Australia

- Japan price in AUD: A$791
- Japan source price: JP¥89,073; Price listed
- Japan price retrieved: 2026-08-19
- Australia: no verified exact price found
- [Japan price source](https://www.playstation.com/ja-jp/ps5/buy-now/ps5/)

### Japan vs Singapore

- Result: 16% cheaper in Japan
- Headline currency: SGD
- Japan expected checkout: S$714 (JP¥89,073 tax-free estimate; source shelf price JP¥97,980; Price listed)
- Singapore expected checkout: S$849 (S$849 listed price; Price listed)
- Japan price retrieved: 2026-08-19
- Singapore price retrieved: 2026-08-19
- [Japan price source](https://www.playstation.com/ja-jp/ps5/buy-now/ps5/)
- [Singapore price source](https://blog.playstation.com/2026/03/27/20260327-ps/)

## Stores checked

### AU

- [Sony Interactive Entertainment Australia](https://www.playstation.com/en-au/ps5/buy-now/): checked; no verified exact price found. Retrieved 2026-08-19. The current buy page confirms the disc tier but exposes no current first-party price; the 2025 RRP was withheld as stale

### CN

- [Sony Interactive Entertainment China](https://www.playstation.com/zh-hans-cn/ps5/): checked; no verified exact price found. Retrieved 2026-08-19. No current mainland China official price and exact regional 1TB disc offer passed the source gate

### HK

- [Sony Interactive Entertainment Hong Kong](https://blog.zh-hant.playstation.com/2026/03/27/20260327-ps/): HK$4,730; Price listed. Retrieved 2026-08-19. Current official RRP effective 2026-05-01; retailer stock is not separately stated

### JP

- [Sony Interactive Entertainment Japan](https://www.playstation.com/ja-jp/ps5/buy-now/ps5/): JP¥97,980; Price listed. Retrieved 2026-08-19. Official suggested retail price; retailer stock and regional warranty should be checked

### KR

- [Sony Interactive Entertainment Korea](https://blog.ko.playstation.com/2026/03/27/20260327-ps/): ₩948,000; Price listed. Retrieved 2026-08-19. Current official RRP effective 2026-05-01; retailer stock and tax basis are not separately stated

### SG

- [Sony Interactive Entertainment Southeast Asia](https://blog.playstation.com/2026/03/27/20260327-ps/): S$849; Price listed. Retrieved 2026-08-19. Current official RRP effective 2026-05-01; retailer stock and tax basis are not separately stated

### TW

- [Sony Interactive Entertainment Taiwan](https://blog.zh-hant.playstation.com/?p=28683): NT$19,989; Price listed. Retrieved 2026-08-19. Current official RRP effective 2026-05-01; retailer stock and tax basis are not separately stated

### US

- [Sony Interactive Entertainment](https://blog.playstation.com/2026/03/27/new-price-changes-for-ps5-ps5-pro-and-playstation-portal-remote-player/): $649.99; Price listed. Retrieved 2026-08-19. Current US RRP; sales tax depends on the delivery address and live stock is not claimed

## Important notes

Regional CFI revisions, plugs, and warranty coverage differ. The vertical stand is sold separately.

Japan tax-free eligibility, actual local sales tax, daily FX, shipping, card fees, warranty, and import charges can change the final cost.