Sony has officially announced a new round of price hikes for several of its gaming-related products, including the PlayStation 5, the upcoming PS5 Pro, and the PlayStation Portal. As of April 2, 2026, all major regions of the world will see these price hikes. Gamers may be surprised that these price increases have been announced after so many years since the PS5 was first launched, and that these prices usually decrease instead of increase.
Price Price Hike Update and Rollout Schedule
Sony has announced that these new prices will be rolled out starting in Week 2 of April 2026, giving retailers a small window of time to update their inventory. These new prices will be rolled out simultaneously in all official PlayStation stores. Therefore, it is recommended that those who wish to receive a new console in the near future should do so before this date, so they do not have to pay the new, higher price.
The following is a simple outline of this new pricing structure:
United States
- PS5 (Disc Version): $649.99
- PS5 Digital Edition: $599.99
- PS5 Pro: $899.99
- PlayStation Portal: $249.99
United Kingdom
- PS5: £569.99
- PS5 Digital Edition: £519.99
- PS5 Pro: £789.99
Europe
- PS5: €649.99
- PS5 Digital Edition: €599.99
- PS5 Pro: €899.99
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Products Affected and What It Means for Gamers
The price increase will be applicable to the major PlayStation products, including the regular PS5, the digital-only PS5, and the PS5 Pro, which is designed for gamers who seek a higher-end gaming experience in terms of performance and graphics. Another product that will be impacted by the price increase is the PlayStation Portal, a handheld remote play device.
The price increase has significant implications for gamers, as it means that the cost of entry into the PlayStation gaming world has risen. Many gamers are questioning the move, considering that most gaming consoles tend to drop in price as they get older. However, it could be that the firm has taken into consideration the rise in cost of production and the increase in prices due to inflation, as well as the demand for PlayStation products globally.
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