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PS5 price increase: Sony added $100 on April 2, 2026, its second US increase in under eight months
Sony raised the price of the PS5 by $100 in the US on April 2, 2026, to $649.99, and the PS5 Digital Edition by $100, to $599.99. The PS5 Pro went up $150, to $899.99, and the PlayStation Portal went up $50, to $249.99. It was a worldwide increase and Sony's second in the US in under eight months, after Aug. 21, 2025, when the PS5, the Digital Edition and the PS5 Pro each rose by $50. Sony announced the April increase on March 27, citing continued pressures in the global economic landscape. Across the two increases, the PS5 and the Digital Edition cost $150 more than they did before August 2025, and the PS5 Pro $200 more. As of Oct. 18, 2026, Sony hasn't announced another price change or any holiday deals.
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The PS5 has gone up twice in the US since August 2025. Here’s how much each model rose, when and why.
How much did the PS5 price go up?
By $100 on April 2, 2026. Sony raised the PS5 from $549.99 to $649.99 and the PS5 Digital Edition from $499.99 to $599.99 in the US. The PS5 Pro rose the most, by $150, from $749.99 to $899.99, and the PlayStation Portal remote player went from $199.99 to $249.99.
Sony announced the increase on March 27, 2026, and applied it worldwide. Our PS5 price page has the full price list, including Sony’s store prices and refurbished consoles.
PS5 price increase dates
The first increase came on Aug. 21, 2025, in the US only. Sony raised the PS5 from $499.99 to $549.99, the Digital Edition from $449.99 to $499.99 and the PS5 Pro from $699.99 to $749.99, and it left accessory prices unchanged. The second, on April 2, 2026, came less than eight months later and covered the Portal too.
Across both, the PS5 and the Digital Edition cost $150 more than before August 2025, and the PS5 Pro $200 more. Our PS5 Pro price page follows the Pro from its $699.99 launch in November 2024.
Why Sony raised the PS5 price
In its March 27 announcement, Sony cited continued pressures in the global economic landscape and called the increase a necessary step. In August 2025, it pointed to a challenging economic environment. Sony’s annual report adds that a global surge in demand for memory chips has pushed up prices and caused supply shortages.
Sony isn’t alone. Microsoft raised Xbox prices worldwide on Aug. 1, 2026, blaming memory and storage costs, and our Xbox Series X price page has the details. Nintendo raised the Switch 2 by $50, to $499.99, on Sept. 1, 2026, as our Switch 2 price page explains.
PS5 price increase in the UK, Europe and Japan
Since April 2, 2026, the PS5 costs £569.99 in the UK, €649.99 in Europe and ¥97,980 in Japan. The Digital Edition costs £519.99, €599.99 and ¥89,980, and the PS5 Pro £789.99, €899.99 and ¥137,980. The PlayStation Portal costs £219.99, €249.99 and ¥39,980.
Will the PS5 price go up again?
Sony hasn’t announced another increase as of Oct. 18, 2026, and it hasn’t announced Black Friday or holiday deals for 2026 either. Retailers set their own sale prices. Our PS5 Black Friday 2026 page has what Sony offered in 2025 and our estimate. With GTA 6 coming on Nov. 19, our PS5 Pro GTA 6 bundle page covers what the console and game cost together.
This page is updated as soon as Sony changes PS5 prices or announces holiday deals.
FAQ
How much did the PS5 price go up?
By $100 on April 2, 2026, from $549.99 to $649.99 in the US. The Digital Edition also went up $100, to $599.99, and the PS5 Pro $150, to $899.99.
When did the PS5 price increase?
Twice in the US: on Aug. 21, 2025, and on April 2, 2026. Sony announced the second increase on March 27, 2026, and it applied worldwide.
Why did the PS5 price go up?
Sony cited continued pressures in the global economic landscape in its March 27, 2026, announcement. In August 2025, it pointed to a challenging economic environment.
Did the PlayStation Portal price go up?
Yes. It went from $199.99 to $249.99 in the US on April 2, 2026. In the August 2025 increase, Sony left accessory prices unchanged.
How much is the PS5 after the price increase in the UK and Europe?
£569.99 in the UK and €649.99 in Europe since April 2, 2026. The Digital Edition costs £519.99 and €599.99, and the PS5 Pro £789.99 and €899.99.
Will the PS5 price go up again?
Sony hasn’t announced another increase as of Oct. 18, 2026. It also hasn’t announced Black Friday or holiday deals for 2026.
How much more does the PS5 cost than at launch?
$150 more. The PS5 launched at $499.99 in November 2020 and costs $649.99, and the Digital Edition went from $399.99 to $599.99, $200 more.
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The PS5 Pro went from $749.99 to $899.99, while the PS5 and the Digital Edition each went up $100.
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