Sony has officially announced a global price increase for all PlayStation 5 models, with some versions seeing hikes of up to $100. The adjustment will affect multiple regions, including the United States, United Kingdom, Europe, Japan, and Brazil, and is set to take effect on April 2, 2026.
According to the PlayStation Blog, the new pricing structure will apply across all major models, including the standard PS5, Digital Edition, and PS5 Pro.
In the United States, the PS5 will now cost $649.99, while the Digital Edition will be priced at $599.99 and the PS5 Pro at $899.99. In the United Kingdom, prices are set at £569.99 for the base model, £519.99 for the Digital Edition, and £789.99 for the Pro version. European pricing follows a similar structure, with the PS5 at €649.99, the Digital Edition at €599.99, and the PS5 Pro at €899.99.
In Japan, the console will retail at ¥97,980 for the standard model, ¥89,980 for the Digital Edition, and ¥137,980 for the Pro. Meanwhile, in Brazil, prices will reach R$ 5,099.90 for the base PS5, R$ 4,599.90 for the Digital Edition, and R$ 7,499.90 for the PS5 Pro.
The price increase also extends to the PlayStation Portal remote player. It will now cost $249.99 in the U.S., £219.99 in the U.K., €249.99 in Europe, ¥39,980 in Japan, and R$ 1,899.90 in Brazil.
Sony addressed the price increase in an official statement, citing broader economic conditions as the primary reason behind the move:
“With continued pressures in the global economic landscape, we’ve made the decision to increase the prices of PS5, PS5 Pro, and PlayStation Portal remote player globally. We know that price changes impact our community, and after careful evaluation, we found this was a necessary step to ensure we can continue delivering innovative, high-quality gaming experiences to players worldwide.”
As expected, the announcement has not been well received by the gaming community. A quick look across social media suggests that between 80% and 90% of reactions are negative. Some players have expressed relief at having purchased their consoles before the increase, but overall sentiment leans heavily toward criticism, with many labeling the move as greedy despite rising hardware and component costs.
Kotaku journalist Ethan Gach took to X and described the decision as “unprecedented,” reflecting the broader tone of the conversation online.
With the new pricing set to take effect in early April, the coming weeks may see a spike in purchases as players react to the announcement. Whether the backlash will influence Sony’s strategy remains uncertain, but for now, the company appears committed to the adjustment.
