📑 Contents (10)
- 1. How much does the PS5 cost in Moldova?
- 2. Consoles are rising faster than anything else
- 3. The PS5 price this autumn, date by date
- 4. Why is the PS5 more expensive in Moldova than in Europe?
- 5. Where is the PS5 cheapest?
- 6. Steering wheels and gamepads: gaps of up to 86%
- 7. Is it worth waiting for Black Friday to buy a PS5?
- 8. What did get cheaper for the PS5
- 9. Which to choose: PS5 Slim, Digital or Pro?
- 10. Frequently asked questions
- PS5 Slim with disc drive from 14,999 lei (Darwin): +30.4% since 15 August
- PS5 Digital from 13,249 lei (Gorilla): +26.8% since 15 August
- The PS5 Slim in Moldova is 14.8% more expensive than Sony's European price (€649.99 ≈ 13,062 lei)
- PS5 Pro 29,799 lei, only at Gorilla: +5,450 lei in October
- The consoles index is up 22.9% since summer, the most of any category
This autumn the PS5 is perhaps the clearest example of how quickly a price can run away. Anyone who bought the console in mid-August can say today that they saved several thousand lei. For everyone else, here is where it is cheapest now and which version to pick.
How much does the PS5 cost in Moldova?
Where the PS5 is sold and for how much on 01.11.2026 (in stock only):
| Model | Lowest price | Highest price | Gap | Stores | Cheapest at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony PlayStation 5 Slim Disc Edition 1TB White | 14,999 lei | 16,799 lei | 1,800 lei | 4 | Darwin |
| Sony PlayStation 5 Slim Digital Edition 1TB White | 13,249 lei | 13,299 lei | 50 lei | 2 | Gorilla |
| Sony PlayStation 5 Pro Digital Edition 2TB White | 29,799 lei | 29,799 lei | 0 lei | 1 | Gorilla |
| Logitech Driving Force G29 Black | 5,356 lei | 9,949 lei | 4,593 lei | 4 | Smart |
| Logitech Driving Force G923 Black | 6,369 lei | 9,103 lei | 2,734 lei | 4 | XStore |
| Logitech F710 Black | 899 lei | 1,166 lei | 267 lei | 4 | XStore |
The PS5 Slim with a disc drive is sold by 4 stores: Darwin, Cactus, Gorilla and Topsale. The gap between the lowest and highest price is 1,800 lei. The PS5 Digital is at Gorilla and Cactus, and the PS5 Pro is in stock only at Gorilla.
Consoles are rising faster than anything else
The lowest store price on 15 August and 31 October 2026 (we compare the lowest price across all stores from that date):
| Model | Lowest price 15.08 | Lowest price 31.10 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sony PlayStation 5 Slim Disc Edition 1TB White | 11,499 lei | 14,999 lei | +30.4% |
| Sony PlayStation 5 Slim Digital Edition 1TB White | 10,449 lei | 13,249 lei | +26.8% |
The whole consoles and accessories index is up 22.9% since summer, more than any other category we track.
In October the rise continued:
| Model | Lowest price 01.10 | Lowest price 31.10 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sony PlayStation 5 Slim Disc Edition 1TB White | 14,499 lei | 14,999 lei | +3.4% |
| Sony PlayStation 5 Slim Digital Edition 1TB White | 12,799 lei | 13,249 lei | +3.5% |
| Sony PlayStation 5 Pro Digital Edition 2TB White | 24,349 lei | 29,799 lei | +22.4% |
The PS5 Pro at Gorilla went up 5,450 lei in a single month.
The PS5 price this autumn, date by date
The lowest price of the PS5 Slim with a disc drive: 15 August, 11,499 lei; 1 September, 13,249 lei; 15 September, 14,499 lei; 1 October, 14,499 lei; 15 October, 15,099 lei; 31 October, 14,999 lei. For the PS5 Digital: 10,449, 11,199, 12,799, 12,799, 13,249 and 13,249 lei.
The sharpest jump came between 15 August and 15 September: in a single month the PS5 Slim rose 3,000 lei, or 26%. At the end of October the disc version eased slightly, by 100 lei, while the Digital stayed put.
Why is the PS5 more expensive in Moldova than in Europe?
Sony raised recommended PS5 prices worldwide from 2 April 2026, citing "continued pressures in the global economic environment". In Europe the PS5 costs €649.99, the PS5 Digital Edition €599.99 and the PS5 Pro €899.99. We compare with Moldova at the NBM rate of 30.10.2026 (20.0954 lei to the euro):
| Model | Sony price in Europe | ≈ in lei at the NBM rate | Lowest price in Moldova | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PS5 (with disc drive) | €649.99 | 13,062 lei | 14,999 lei | +14.8% |
| PS5 Digital Edition | €599.99 | 12,057 lei | 13,249 lei | +9.9% |
| PS5 Pro | €899.99 | 18,086 lei | 29,799 lei | +64.8% |
In mid-August the PS5 Slim sold in Moldova for 11,499 lei, about 12% below the European price. Now it is 14.8% above. The gap is especially large for the PS5 Pro, but only one store sells it, so the price can change quickly.
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Where is the PS5 cheapest?
- PS5 Slim with disc drive: at Darwin, 14,999 lei; at Cactus, 15,099 lei.
- PS5 Digital: at Gorilla, 13,249 lei; at Cactus, 13,299 lei.
- PS5 Pro: at Gorilla, 29,799 lei.
The gap between the disc version and the Digital is 1,750 lei. If you buy your games from the PlayStation Store anyway, there is no point paying for the drive.
Steering wheels and gamepads: gaps of up to 86%
The Logitech G29 steering wheel costs from 5,356 lei at Smart to 9,949 lei at Neocomputer, a gap of 4,593 lei, or 86%. The Logitech G923 ranges from 6,369 lei at XStore to 9,103 lei at PandaShop. The Logitech F710 gamepad (for PC) starts at 899 lei at XStore.
Gaps like these are typical for accessories: the same product costs very different amounts in different stores. More in our analysis Gaming mouse prices: same model, twice the price.
Is it worth waiting for Black Friday to buy a PS5?
Consoles are rising faster than any other category, and in October the rise did not stop. If Black Friday brings a discount, compare it with the current lows: 14,999 lei for the PS5 Slim and 13,249 lei for the Digital. A discount from an inflated "old price" can still leave you above these levels.
How to check whether a discount is real is covered in Black Friday 2026 in Moldova: dates and practical tips.
What did get cheaper for the PS5
Against the general trend it is a drop in the ocean, but in the second half of October a few PS5 products did get cheaper, and the price held until the end of the month:
| Store | Product | 16.10.2026 | 31.10.2026 | Cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darwin | Sony PlayStation 5 Slim Disc Edition 1TB White | 15,499 lei | 14,999 lei | −3.2% |
| XStore | Logitech Driving Force G923 Black | 6,449 lei | 6,369 lei | −1.2% |
| XStore | Logitech Driving Force G29 Black | 5,909 lei | 5,839 lei | −1.2% |
| XStore | Logitech F710 Black | 929 lei | 899 lei | −3.2% |
Darwin's 500 lei cut brought the PS5 Slim with a disc drive back to 14,999 lei, the current low in the table above. We ignored one-day cuts, and the products were in stock throughout.
Which to choose: PS5 Slim, Digital or Pro?
PS5 Digital (from 13,249 lei): the most affordable option if you buy games from the PlayStation Store.
PS5 Slim with disc drive (from 14,999 lei): if you buy or borrow discs; you can save on discs and resell them.
PS5 Pro (29,799 lei): almost twice the price of the Slim. In Europe the gap between them is €250; in Moldova it is 14,800 lei. At these prices the Slim is the sensible choice for most players.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the PS5 cost in Moldova?
On 01.11.2026 the PS5 Slim with a disc drive costs from 14,999 lei (Darwin), the PS5 Digital from 13,249 lei (Gorilla) and the PS5 Pro 29,799 lei (Gorilla).
Why has the PS5 got more expensive?
Sony raised recommended prices worldwide from 2 April 2026. In Moldova the PS5 Slim's lowest price rose from 11,499 lei in mid-August to 14,999 lei.
Where is the PS5 cheapest in Chisinau?
According to our data: the PS5 Slim at Darwin (14,999 lei) and the Digital at Gorilla (13,249 lei).
How much does the PS5 cost in Europe?
Sony's recommended prices: PS5 €649.99, Digital Edition €599.99, PS5 Pro €899.99.
Will the PS5 get cheaper on Black Friday?
There is no guarantee: prices kept rising in October. Benchmarks for comparison: 14,999 lei for the Slim and 13,249 lei for the Digital.
Which should I choose: PS5 Slim or PS5 Pro?
For most players, the Slim: the PS5 Pro costs 29,799 lei in Moldova, almost twice as much.
Sources
Compare offers from Moldovan stores and check price history on PriceList.MD.
