PlayStation 5 price increases by 20% globally Sony: Due to global economic pressures

SocialAnxietyStaker · 2026-03-29T13:28:05+00:00

Sony announces a 20% price increase for the PlayStation 5 series products. The US region's PS5 disc version increases from $549.99 to $649.99, and the PS5 Digital Edition and PS5 Pro are also adjusted accordingly. The price increase takes effect on April 2. Sony stated that this decision is in response to global economic pressures and aims to continue providing high-quality gaming experiences. Prices in Japan are also adjusted accordingly.

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2026-03-29 13:28:05

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Sony (NYSE: SONY) announced a price increase for the Playstation 5, with an increase of up to 20%. For example, in the U.S. region, the PS5 (disc version) has increased from $549.99 to $649.99, the PS5 digital version from $499.99 to $599.99, the PS5 Pro from $749.99 to $899.99, and the PS Portal from $199.99 to $249.99, effective April 2.

Sony pointed out that due to pressures from the global economic environment, it has decided to raise the prices of the PS5, PS5 Pro, and PlayStation Portal remote play device worldwide. “We understand that price changes can impact the community, but after careful consideration, we believe this is a necessary step to ensure we can continue to provide innovative and high-quality gaming experiences for players around the world.”

In Japan, the PS5 (disc version) has increased to 97,980 yen, the PS5 digital version to 89,980 yen, the PS5 Pro to 137,980 yen, and the PS Portal to 39,980 yen.

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