Overview
- Sony announced Friday, March 27, 2026 on the PlayStation Blog that PS5 consoles and the PlayStation Portal will see global MSRP increases effective April 2.
- New U.S. pricing sets PS5 at $649.99, PS5 Digital at $599.99, PS5 Pro at $899.99, and PlayStation Portal at $249.99, with hikes of $100 to $150 for consoles and $50 for the handheld.
- The increases apply across major regions, with PS5 Pro priced at £789.99 in the U.K., €899.99 in Europe, and ¥137,980 in Japan, while Sony directs other markets to check local retailers.
- Sony cites “continued pressures in the global economic landscape,” as reporting highlights surging DRAM costs driven by AI data centers, with contract prices up more than 170% year over year alongside tariffs and higher manufacturing and shipping costs.
- This marks the second PS5 price rise in less than a year, extending an industry trend after Xbox hikes in 2025, and analysts warn higher prices could narrow who can afford consoles and may even push the next PlayStation window toward 2028–2029.