Sony Raises PS5 Prices Worldwide Amid Cost Pressures

Sony announced a significant price increase for its PlayStation 5 consoles on April 2, 2026, affecting models worldwide amid rising component costs and supply chain challenges. The hike marks the second adjustment in under a year, reversing the usual trend of declining prices as gaming hardware ages.

The new recommended retail prices apply to the PS5 Slim Disc Edition, which rises from $549.99 to $649.99; the Digital Edition, from $499.99 to $599.99; and the higher-end PS5 Pro, from $749.99 to $899.99. The PlayStation Portal remote player also sees an increase, from $199.99 to $249.99. These changes stem from ongoing shortages of dynamic random-access memory, or DRAM, exacerbated by high demand from artificial intelligence companies, as well as broader economic pressures including logistics and manufacturing expenses. Sony officials noted that the previous August 2025 increase was linked to tariffs on imported goods.

Despite the global rollout, some retailers continue to offer the consoles at previous prices while clearing existing inventory. At Costco, members can find bundles such as the PS5 Slim Disc Edition with an extra DualSense controller for $599, and the PS5 Pro bundle...