As I warned everyone last year, & again in January, the tech winter caused by ChatGPT’s sam altman is making electronic devices of all sorts more expensive. We’re not simply discussing next generation consoles, but current generation consoles are affected, too. As evidenced by the fact that Sony has officially announced a worldwide PS5 price increase that will take effect on April 2, 2026. The adjustment covers the standard disc edition, Digital Edition, PS5 Pro & PlayStation Portal remote player. This marks the second notable rise in roughly a year & stems from sustained global economic pressures including higher costs for components such as RAM & memory chips.
The change applies across all major markets with updated recommended retail prices now confirmed for the United States, United Kingdom, Europe & Japan. Consumers in other territories should consult local retailers for exact details.
Get your PlayStation 5 now before prices rise on April 2nd:
New PS5 Prices with Previous Figures Shown
United States
- PS5 (disc): $649.99 (previously $549.99)
- PS5 Digital Edition: $599.99 (previously $499.99)
- PS5 Pro: $899.99 (previously $749.99)
United Kingdom
- PS5 (disc): £569.99 (previously £479.99)
- PS5 Digital Edition: £519.99 (previously £429.99)
- PS5 Pro: £789.99 (previously £699.99)
Europe
- PS5 (disc): €649.99 (previously €549.99)
- PS5 Digital Edition: €599.99 (previously €499.99)
- PS5 Pro: €899.99 (previously €799.99)
Japan
- PS5 (disc): ¥97,980 (previously ¥79,980)
- PS5 Digital Edition: ¥89,980 (previously ¥72,980)
- PS5 Pro: ¥137,980 (previously ¥119,980)
Note that Japan’s separate cheaper language-locked Digital Edition model sold only domestically remains unaffected by this increase.
PlayStation Portal Also Affected Globally
The handheld remote player sees a corresponding rise in every region.
- United States: $249.99 (previously $199.99)
- United Kingdom: £219.99 (previously £179.99)
- Europe: €249.99 (previously €199.99)
- Japan: ¥39,980 (previously ¥34,980)
Nintendo Switch Price Hike Update
Nintendo has not set any date for a console price increase on the Switch or Switch 2 in the West or Japan. While the company has acknowledged ongoing monitoring of component costs & market conditions, its president has stated it cannot comment on hypotheticals at this stage. No hardware price change is currently scheduled, but you can still buy one now to be safe.
The only confirmed upcoming Nintendo pricing adjustment concerns first-party Switch 2 games rather than the console itself. Starting in May 2026 with pre-orders for titles such as Yoshi & the Mysterious Book new Nintendo-published digital titles exclusive to Switch 2 will carry a lower MSRP than their physical versions. Physical game prices are not increasing. This policy applies across all regions including the West & Japan.
Shoppers planning a PS5 purchase may wish to review current stock & pricing before April 2, 2026 to secure the existing rates where still available. For the latest official confirmation always refer to Sony’s PlayStation Blog or authorised retailers in your location.
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