Sony raises PS5 prices worldwide in April. 2026.

Sony has raised the prices of the PlayStation 5, PlayStation 5 Pro, and PlayStation Portal. They stated that the reason is “continued pressures in the global economic landscape.”

The prices will officially increase on April 2, 2026. As Isabelle Tomatis said, it is “a necessary step to ensure we can continue delivering innovative, high-quality gaming experiences to players worldwide.”

https://blog.playstation.com/2026/03/27/new-price-changes-for-ps5-ps5-pro-and-playstation-portal-remote-player/

“With continued pressures in the global economic landscape, we’ve made the decision to increase the prices of PS5, PS5 Pro, and PlayStation Portal remote player globally,” said Isabelle Tomatis. She also added that they are aware of the impact this will have on the community, but after careful consideration, they made the decision to ensure they can continue delivering the highest quality.

THE PRICES OF THESE PRODUCTS FROM APRIL 2, 2026 WILL BE:

U.S.

- PS5 = $649.99

- PS5 Digital Edition = $599.99

- PS5 Pro = $899.99

U.K.

- PS5 = £569.99

- PS5 Digital Edition = £519.99

- PS5 Pro = £789.99

Europe

- PS5 = €649.99

- PS5 Digital Edition = €599.99

- PS5 Pro = €899.99

Japan

- PS5 = ¥97,980

- PS5 Digital Edition = ¥89,980

- PS5 Pro = ¥137,980

The updated recommended retail price for PlayStation Portal remote player is effective starting April 2 as follows;

- U.S. = $249.99

- U.K. = £219.99

- Europe = €249.99

- Japan = ¥39,980

This is not the first time Sony has increased PlayStation 5 prices. Last year in August, prices in the U.S. were also raised. At that time, the price increased by $50 for the PS5, PS5 Digital Edition, and PS5 Pro. The standard PS5 with a disc drive is now $100 more expensive. The PS5 Digital Edition and PS5 Pro are now $150 to $900 more expensive. The PlayStation Portal has increased by $50. It means a new PS5 now starts at $600. When the standard PS5 launched back in November 2020, it cost $500.

Reactions to the price increase have been a mix of anger and disappointment, with some people also shocked. Many are also concerned about whether gaming has become too expensive for most people, considering the current situation.