Sony PlayStation, via a new blog post, has confirmed that a price hike is coming for its PS5, PS5 Pro, and PlayStation Portal remote player devices. Notably, the revised pricing will come into effect starting next month across global markets.
Here is more to it.
Sony PS5, PS5 Pro, and PlayStation Portal Remote Player – Price Hike
As per the official blog post, citing “continued pressures in the global economic landscape”, Sony has decided to increase the prices of its PS5, PS5 Pro, and PlayStation Portal remote player globally. Looking at the current pricing listed on the PlayStation USA website, the revised pricing reflects an approximate $100 price hike for most models, while the PS5 Pro sees a slightly higher increase.
Further, the post mentions that the new pricing will be effective globally from the 2nd of April 2026. However, in the blog post, the company has only shared the updated pricing for the U.S., U.K., Europe, and Japan. For other regions, the company has stated to either check with the local retailers or direct.playstation.com, where it is available.
PlayStation Price Changes
| Region | PS5 | PS5 Digital Edition | PS5 Pro |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. | $549.99 → $649.99 (+$100) | $499.99 → $599.99 (+$100) | $749.99 → $899.99 (+$150) |
| U.K. | £429.99 → £569.99 (+£140) | £479.99 → £519.99 (+£40) | £699.99 → £789.99 (+£90) |
| Europe | €549.99 → €649.99 (+€100) | €499.99 → €599.99 (+€100) | €799.99 → €899.99 (+€100) |
| Japan | ¥79,980 → ¥97,980 (+¥18,000) | ¥72,980 → ¥89,980 (+¥17,000) | ¥119,980 → ¥137,980 (+¥18,000) |
PlayStation Portal Price Changes
| Region | Price Change |
|---|---|
| U.S. | $199.99 → $249.99 (+$50) |
| U.K. | £199.99 → £219.99 (+£20) |
| Europe | €219.99 → €249.99 (+€30) |
| Japan | ¥34,980 → ¥39,980 (+¥5,000) |
Currently, the blog post mentions the price hike details only for select regions. However, based on the above-mentioned pricing, a price hike of around ₹10,000 can be expected for the PS5 models in India. On the other hand, the PlayStation Portal could see an increase of approximately ₹4,000 to ₹5,000. Since Sony India has not yet shared the updated pricing for the Indian market, it would be best to wait for the official announcement.
Stay tuned for more updates.
