Sony Raises PlayStation 5 Prices by $100 Globally Starting April 2 — PS5 Pro Now $900
Sony has announced a global price increase for its PlayStation 5 console lineup, effective April 2, 2026. This marks the second price hike in less than a year, with all three PS5 models going up by $100 and the PlayStation Portal rising by $50.
New PS5 Prices (Starting April 2, 2026)
| Console | Old Price | New Price | Increase |
|---|---|---|---|
| PS5 (with disc drive) | $549.99 | $649.99 | +$100 |
| PS5 Digital Edition | $499.99 | $599.99 | +$100 |
| PS5 Pro | $749.99 | $899.99 | +$150 |
| PlayStation Portal | $199.99 | $249.99 | +$50 |
Second Price Hike in Under a Year
This is the second PS5 price increase since August 2025, when Sony raised all three models by $50. Sony cites “continued pressures in the global economic landscape” as the driving factor. “We know that price changes impact our community, and after careful evaluation, we found this was a necessary step to ensure we can continue delivering innovative, high-quality gaming experiences to players worldwide,” Sony says.
Global Pricing Impact
The price hikes extend worldwide, with regional pricing set as follows:
- UK: PS5 £569.99, PS5 Digital £519.99, PS5 Pro £789.99
- Europe: PS5 €649.99, PS5 Digital €599.99, PS5 Pro €899.99
- Japan: PS5 ¥97,980, PS5 Digital ¥89,980, PS5 Pro ¥137,980
An Industry-Wide Trend
Sony isn’t alone in raising console prices. Microsoft bumped Xbox Series X/S prices last year, and Nintendo raised the original Switch from $299 to $339 after Trump-era tariffs. The rising cost of RAM — driven by a global memory shortage — is adding further pressure, with a Bloomberg report suggesting Sony may delay the next-gen PlayStation to 2028 or 2029 as a result.
The Bottom Line
A $900 PS5 Pro puts Sony’s flagship console firmly in premium PC territory. For gamers who haven’t yet made the jump to current-gen, the window for “affordable” console gaming is closing fast. With memory shortages and economic pressures showing no signs of easing, further price increases across the industry may be inevitable.