If you picked up a PlayStation 5 at launch or even recently, consider yourself lucky. Because Sony decided it was time to raise prices even further. In a recent blog postIsabel Tomatis, Sony Interactive Entertainment’s vice president of global marketing, confirmed that prices for PS5, PS5 Pro, and PlayStation Portal handhelds would increase, citing “ongoing pressures in the global economic climate” as a “necessary step to ensure we continue to provide innovative, high-quality gaming experiences to players around the world.”
If you’ve been putting off buying a next-gen console, waiting for better deals won’t cut it this time around. Sony and Microsoft have increased the prices of the PS5 and Xbox Series multiple times since launch, in multiple regions rather than lowering them over time, citing supply chain issues, rising costs, or shortages of components like RAM and storage. Currently, Sony has increased the price of PS5 and PS5 Pro again, and this price increase cannot be ignored.
PS5 price rises again: How much more will you pay now?
Latest PS5 price increase takes effect on April 2, 2026officially confirmed by Sony, brings the increase across the entire PlayStation 5 lineup, including the standard PS5, PS5 Digital Edition, PS5 Pro, and PlayStation Portal. In the US, the PS5 disc model will cost $649.99 and the digital edition will cost $599.99. On the Pro side, the PS5 Pro will go up to $899.99, while the PlayStation Portal will retail for $249.99.
This 2026 PS5 price increase is not unique to the US, with the console maker rolling out similar price hikes in major markets including the UK, Europe, and Japan. In the UK, the PS5 costs £569.99 and the PS5 Pro costs £789.99.
According to Sony, the price breakdown for PS5, PS5 Digital Edition, and PS5 Pro, which will be updated in each region starting April 2nd, is as follows:
us
PS5 – $649.99
PS5 Digital Edition – $599.99
PS5 Pro – $899.99
England
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
Japan
PS5 – 97,980 yen
PS5 Digital Edition – 89,980 yen
PS5 Pro – 137,980 yen
Furthermore, the relatively new PlayStation Portal is not left out either, with Sony confirming a pretty significant price increase. Pricing by region is as follows:
us – $249.99
UK – £219.99
Europe – €249.99
Japan – 39,980 yen
Sony cited “continued pressures in global economic conditions” as the reason for the move, a broad explanation related to broader industry conditions. “Following continued pressure in the global economic climate, we have decided to increase the prices of PS5, PS5 Pro, and PlayStation Portal remote players worldwide.” Tomatis said on his blog.. “We know the price change will impact our community, and after careful evaluation, we found this is a necessary step to continue delivering innovative, high-quality gaming experiences to players around the world.”
This leaves us buyers in a bit of a sticky situation. Prices have already increased many times in this generation, so waiting for them to become cheaper will not work as before. And with next-generation systems already starting to be talked about, it’s hard to know whether to wait or pull the trigger.
Source: Our Culture – ourculturemag.com
