In a nutshell

• Sony confirms PS5 price hike worldwide starting April 2, 2026.
• Digital Edition now costs $599, while PS5 Pro jumps to $899.
• Price increases blamed on global economic pressures and rising memory costs.

Sony Interactive Entertainment has officially announced a significant price hike for PS5 consoles worldwide. Starting April 2, 2026, all PS5 models will see an increase of at least $100, with the PS5 Pro facing the steepest jump.

The Digital Edition PS5 will now retail for $599.99, while the PS5 Pro climbs to $899.99, marking a $150 increase from its previous price. Standard disc-based PS5 units will also see similar adjustments across the U.S., U.K., Europe, and Japan.

PS5 Regional Price Breakdown

• U.S.
  • PS5: $649.99 (up from $549.99)
  • PS5 Digital Edition: $599.99 (up from $499.99)
  • PS5 Pro: $899.99 (up from $699.99)
• 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

Why the Price Hike?

Sony attributes the increase to the “global economic landscape”, citing rising manufacturing costs and skyrocketing memory prices. DRAM contract prices have reportedly surged by 170% year-over-year, putting additional pressure on console makers.

This marks the largest PS5 price increase since launch, following a smaller $50 hike in 2025. Analysts note that console prices are now higher than ever, with consumers facing tighter budgets due to inflation and cost-of-living challenges.