PS5 Prices for All Models to Increase Again, by €100 to €150 More

After rumors circulated online, Sony Interactive Entertainment officially announced a significant price increase across its PlayStation 5 range, including the standard and Digital Editions, as well as the PS5 Pro. This decision is notable because it arrives more than five years after the console's initial release—a period when price reductions are more typical. Sony attributes the price hikes to global economic pressures, such as inflation and rising production costs. With over 92 million consoles sold, the company is positioned to implement these increases, despite potential consumer pushback. Effective April 2, 2026, prices are increasing as follows: PlayStation 5: $649.99 PlayStation 5 Digital Edition: $599.99 PlayStation 5 Pro: $899.99 PlayStation Portal: $249.99 This marks a $100 to $150 increase for the PS5 models and a $50 increase for the PlayStation Portal, which launched in 2023. For context, the standard PS5's price increased to $549.99 in the U.S. in August of the previous year, following earlier price adjustments in Europe, the UK, Australia, and New Zealand. The PS5 Pro originally launched at $699.99. The price increases extend across several territories: United States: PS5 ($649.99), PS5 Digital Edition ($599.99), PS5 Pro ($899.99)

Increased PS5 and Accessories Prices Across Regions from April 2026 - Impact of GTA6 Release and Global Strategy Implications

Great Britain: PS5 (£569.99), PS5 Digital Edition (£519.99), PS5 Pro (£789.99) Japan: PS5 (¥97,980), PS5 Digital Edition (¥89,980), PS5 Pro (¥137,980) Industry analysts predicted these hardware price increases for 2026, citing rising inflation, tariffs, and component shortages. This decision to raise prices on both consoles and accessories like the PlayStation Portal suggests a comprehensive global strategy, potentially signaling an end to the trend of consoles becoming more affordable over time. Sony is banking on strong consumer demand, particularly with the upcoming release of major titles like Grand Theft Auto 6, to offset any negative impact from the price increases, meaning consumers can no longer expect prices to drop, and late adopters will face higher costs. Editor's note: The new prices for other regions aren't detailed in this blog post.

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