Sony Interactive Entertainment has announced a PS5 price increase affecting the full lineup of PlayStation 5 consoles and the PlayStation Portal remote player worldwide.
The changes take effect on April 2, 2026, in response to “continued pressures in the global economic landscape.”
Updated Pricing by Region
United States
- PlayStation 5: $649.99 (previously $549.99)
- Digital Edition: $599.99 (previously $499.99)
- PlayStation 5 Pro: $899.99 (previously $749.99)
- PlayStation Portal: $249.99 (previously $199.99)
United Kingdom
- PlayStation 5: £569.99 (previously £479.99)
- Digital Edition: £519.99 (previously £429.99)
- PlayStation 5 Pro: £789.99 (previously £699.99)
- PlayStation Portal: £219.99 (previously £199.99)
Europe
- PlayStation 5: €649.99 (previously €499.99)
- Digital Edition: €599.99 (previously €499.99)
- PlayStation 5 Pro: €899.99 (previously €799.99)
- PlayStation Portal: €249.99 (previously €219.99)
Japan
- PlayStation 5: ¥97,980 (previously ¥79,980)
- Digital Edition: ¥89,980 (previously ¥72,980)
- PlayStation 5 Pro: ¥137,980 (previously ¥119,980)
- PlayStation Portal: ¥39,980 (previously ¥34,980)
Editor’s Take
A $100 increase for the base consoles is a heavy blow for anyone who has not yet joined the current generation. The PlayStation 5 Pro reaching nearly $900 is a staggering price point, no matter how powerful it is.
Consoles were meant to offer better affordability and plug-and-play convenience than high-end PCs. These repeated hikes are eroding that edge. Combined with Sony’s recent project struggles, softer sales momentum, and industry-wide layoffs, this PS5 price increase makes it an even tougher sell for new buyers outside the existing ecosystem.
