Overview
- The X account GyoJvFR, which posted Thursday, said EU retailers were warned about imminent price rises for the PS5 Slim, PS5 Pro, and the PS Portal.
- Gyo cited new prices of €649.99 for the PS5 Slim disc model, €899.99 for the PS5 Pro, and €249.99 for the PS Portal, up by €100, €100, and €30 respectively.
- Push Square and Wccftech reported the figures as a rumor, noted that Sony has not confirmed them, and said no retailer notices or documents were provided.
- Coverage points to higher component costs tied to AI-driven chip demand and memory and storage shortages, and notes Sony’s prior PS5 price increases in August 2022 and April 2025.
- If the Slim disc model reaches €649.99 as reported, it would exceed the Xbox Series X at €599.99 in the EU, which could push buyers to delay purchases or switch platforms.