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Sony Interactive Entertainment has announced that it will increase its prices for its PlayStation 5 consoles (PS5 and PS5 Pro) and the PlayStation Portal remote player across the globe. The new prices take effect on April 2, 2026.
In a statement, Isabelle Tomatis, Vice President of Global Marketing at Sony Interactive Entertainment, cited ongoing challenges in the global economy as the reason behind the decision. “After careful evaluation, we found this was a necessary step to ensure we can continue delivering innovative, high-quality gaming experiences to players worldwide,” she said.
Here’s a breakdown of the new recommended retail prices of PS5 consoles and the PlayStation Portal by region:
United States
- PS5: $649.99
- PS5 Digital Edition: $599.99
- PS5 Pro: $899.99
- PlayStation Portal: $249.99
United Kingdom
- PS5: £569.99
- PS5 Digital Edition: £519.99
- PS5 Pro: £789.99
- PlayStation Portal: £219.99
Europe
- PS5: €649.99
- PS5 Digital Edition: €599.99
- PS5 Pro: €899.99
- PlayStation Portal: €249.99
Japan
- PS5: ¥97,980
- PS5 Digital Edition: ¥89,980
- PS5 Pro: ¥137,980
- PlayStation Portal: ¥39,980
Sony has acknowledged that price changes affect its player community, and said the decision was made after careful review. For regions not listed above, Sony advises checking with local retailers or visiting direct.playstation.com where available.
