Overview
- The increases, announced last week, take effect Thursday and lift U.S. list prices to $649.99 for PS5, $599.99 for the Digital Edition, $899.99 for PS5 Pro, and $249.99 for the PlayStation Portal.
- Ahead of the hike, short‑term offers surfaced, including a hidden $749 PS5 Pro 2TB deal on Amazon, and some retailer listings began to sell out as shoppers tried to buy at current prices.
- Analysts tie the move to a sharp jump in chip costs, with DRAM memory up roughly 170% year over year as AI data centers soak up supply, raising the chance that other console makers adjust prices too.
- Microsoft is reported to be weighing cheaper Game Pass options, possibly including an ad‑supported tier, to hold the line on player costs, though the company has not confirmed any new plans.
- A well‑known hardware leaker estimated the PS6 bill of materials at about $760 and suggested a $699 launch could be possible with subsidies and a 2027 debut, which remains unconfirmed and speculative.