Sony is making PlayStation gaming more expensive again, with a fresh round of price hikes hitting PS5 consoles and the PlayStation Portal from April 2, 2026, across major regions.

In a new update on the official PlayStation Blog, Sony confirmed that prices for the PS5, PS5 Digital Edition, PS5 Pro, and PlayStation Portal remote player are going up worldwide, citing “continued pressures in the global economic landscape” as the main reason. The company says it knows price changes “impact our community,” but calls the move a necessary step to keep delivering high-end hardware and games.

Here’s how the new pricing looks in key regions: in the US, the standard PS5 now jumps to $649.99 (up from $549.99), the PS5 Digital Edition to $599.99 (up from $499.99), and the PS5 Pro to $899.99 (up from $749.99). In the UK, the PS5 moves to £569.99, the Digital Edition to £519.99, and the PS5 Pro to £789.99, while in Europe those same models land at €649.99, €599.99, and €899.99 respectively. Japan is seeing the same pattern, with the PS5 priced at ¥97,980, the Digital Edition at ¥89,980, and the PS5 Pro at ¥137,980.

The PlayStation Portal remote player isn’t spared either. Its price is climbing to $249.99 in the US, £219.99 in the UK, €249.99 in Europe, and ¥39,980 in Japan. That’s roughly a $50 jump in the US compared to its earlier $199.99 tag, adding even more cost if you want a dedicated remote-play handheld to pair with your PS5.

What’s frustrating for players is that this isn’t a one‑off bump. Reports note that Sony already raised PS5 prices in several markets last year, with hikes of around $50 at the time, making this the second increase in under a year for many buyers. As a result, the standard PS5 is now significantly more expensive than it was at launch, reversing the usual console trend where prices gradually come down over the generation instead of creeping up.

Sony is pinning the decision on stubborn inflation, higher manufacturing and supply chain costs, and a global economy that hasn’t cooled the way many companies expected. Analysts and commentators, though, are already pointing out that the PS5 is over five years old at this point, and that asking more money this late in the cycle—especially with services, accessories, and games also getting pricier—will feel like a raw deal to a lot of players.

If you were already planning to buy a PS5 or a PS5 Pro, the key detail is timing: the new prices lock in from April 2, 2026, so any remaining stock at current rates is effectively a limited‑time window. Expect retailers to either quietly update tags overnight or run short‑term promos to clear old‑price inventory, after which the higher MSRPs become the new normal almost everywhere.