Sony confirms PS5 hardware is about to become even more expensive
Sony is increasing the recommended retail price for its PlayStation hardware globally, effective April 2, 2026, citing ongoing economic pressures. The PlayStation 5, Digital Edition, and Pro models will see price hikes of $100 and $150 respectively in the U.S., with the PlayStation Portal also affected. This follows a previous price adjustment in August 2025 and impacts hardware manufacturers worldwide facing tariffs and component shortages.
- Entities
- Company: Microsoft
- Company: Sony
- Topic: Economic Factors
- Company: Valve
- Platform: PlayStation 5
- Platform: PlayStation Portal
- Company: Nintendo
- Topic: Hardware Pricing
- Platform: PlayStation 5 Digital Edition
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