Overview
- Sony, which announced the change Friday on its PlayStation Blog, will shift U.S. list prices on April 2 to $649.99 for PS5, $599.99 for the Digital Edition, $899.99 for PS5 Pro, and $249.99 for the PlayStation Portal.
- The price rises cover the U.S., U.K., Europe, and Japan, and Sony told customers in other regions to check local retailers for updated pricing.
- This marks the second increase in under a year after a $50 bump last August, a break from past console cycles where hardware typically got cheaper over time.
- Industry reporting links the move to a steep climb in memory costs as DRAM suppliers favor AI data centers, with tariffs and supply uncertainty further lifting manufacturing and shipping costs.
- Higher sticker prices raise the barrier for new buyers and could pull forward some purchases before April 2, while Bloomberg reporting cited by outlets suggests Sony may delay its next PlayStation if costs stay elevated.