The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 has just seen a significant price drop in Japan, falling below its official MSRP by nearly ¥20,000 (around $130). This marks the latest in a series of price reductions across the RTX 50 series, including the RTX 5070, which was originally launched for $549. 
While the price in North America was relatively stable, international markets, particularly in Japan and Germany, have seen substantial fluctuations.
In Japan, the RTX 5070 debuted with a price tag of ¥108,800 ($747), making it considerably more expensive than in the US. However, due to limited availability, it was often sold out at that price. Now, the Gainward GeForce RTX 5070 Python III edition is available for ¥89,980 ($618) at PC Koubou, representing a massive ¥20,000 reduction
. This is the lowest price for the RTX 5070 since its launch, aligning closely with prices in North American retailers.
Interestingly, the MSI RTX 5070 Ventus 2X OC is also available at TSUKUMO for ¥99,800 ($664), which is still ¥10,000 lower than the original price. Despite previous concerns about availability, these drops signal a significant shift in the pricing landscape for this GPU.
Meanwhile, in Germany, the price has dropped by over €110 compared to its original MSRP, now hovering around €560. This trend follows a pattern seen across other regions, where the RTX 5070 is becoming more affordable in both the US and Europe. The global price reduction is a clear indication that the RTX 5070 may soon be available at or below MSRP in most markets, potentially within just a few weeks.