- Primary Subject: Sony PlayStation 5 & PlayStation Portal
- Key Update: Sony is increasing the retail price of all PS5 hardware globally by approximately $100 (or regional equivalent) starting April 2, 2026.
- Status: Confirmed
- Last Verified: March 27, 2026
- Quick Answer: Sony is raising PS5 prices on April 2, 2026, due to economic pressure. In the U.S., the PS5 Pro will now cost $899.99.
Sony has announced that they will increase the price of the PS5, PS5 Pro, and PlayStation remote player globally.
The company announced the price changes in a PlayStation blog on March 27, 2026. The new prices, which will take effect from April 2, are due to continued pressures in the global economic landscape. Sony claimed the price hike was necessary to "continue delivering innovative, high-quality gaming experiences."
Keep on reading to learn about the price changes.
PlayStation Prices Rise Amid Global Economic Pressure
In their blog post, Sony revealed the new prices of the PS5, PS5 Digital Edition, PS5 Pro, and PlayStation Remote Player in several regions. In the U.S. alone, each console will go up by over $100.
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This is a staggering amount, but it's not too surprising given the recent shortages on electronic components and the current state of the economy. If you're looking to buy a PS5, make sure to do so before April 2 to avoid the price change.
Here are the new PlayStation prices per region:
U.S.
- PS5 – $649.99
- PS5 Digital Edition – $599.99
- PS5 Pro – $899.99
- PlayStation Portal Remote Player – $249.99
U.K.
- PS5 – £569.99
- PS5 Digital Edition – £519.99
- PS5 Pro – £789.99
- PlayStation Portal Remote Player – £219.99
Europe
- PS5 – €649.99
- PS5 Digital Edition – €599.99
- PS5 Pro – €899.99
- PlayStation Portal Remote Player – €249.99
Japan
- PS5 – ¥97,980
- PS5 Digital Edition – ¥89,980
- PS5 Pro – ¥137,980
- PlayStation Portal Remote Player – ¥39,980
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If your region was not mentioned, Sony recommends checking with your local retailer or at direct.playstation.com.
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