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PS5 Prices Jump 2nd April, Grab These Deals to Beat the Increase
Sony is increasing the prices of all PlayStation 5 models starting April 2nd, with the standard console rising to $649.99 and the Digital Edition to $599.99. The PS5 Pro will also see a price hike to $899.99. The article provides a guide to current deals and bundles available before the price increase takes effect.
Sony announces substantial price increases for PS5, PS5 Pro and PlayStation Portal
Sony has announced significant price increases for the PlayStation 5, PlayStation 5 Pro, and PlayStation Portal, effective April 2, 2026. The company cited ongoing global economic pressures, including supply chain issues and component shortages, as reasons for the adjustments. These changes come as the gaming industry faces broader challenges impacting manufacturing and shipping costs.
In This $70 Era, PS5 Fighter Avatar Legends Is Just $29.99
The highly anticipated PlayStation 5 fighting game, Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game, will launch on July 2nd for $29.99. A Deluxe Edition is available for $49.99, and the previously announced PlayStation 4 version has been cancelled. Developed by Gameplay Group, the game emphasizes fluid combat, responsive controls, and features 2D hand-drawn animation with rollback netcode and cross-play.
New Borderlands 4 DLC review bombed on Steam as players complain about its price and length: ‘This is a small story pack, not an expansion, and it should be priced accordingly’
The new $30 DLC for Borderlands 4, Mad Ellie and the Vault of the Damned, is facing significant backlash on Steam, with only 32% of players recommending it. Players are criticizing the DLC's short length, estimated at around two hours, and its high price point, which they feel is not justified for the amount of content provided. This follows previous negative reviews for the base game due to performance issues.
Sony raises prices on all PS5 consoles
Sony has increased the prices for all PlayStation 5 consoles. The standard PlayStation 5 now costs $100 USD more, and the PlayStation 5 Pro has seen a $150 price increase.
PS5 Console and PlayStation Portal Prices Go Up Again
Sony is increasing the prices of all PlayStation 5 console models and the PlayStation Portal worldwide, effective April 2, 2026. The company cited ongoing global economic pressures and supply chain issues, particularly with memory components, as the reasons for the hikes. Price increases will range from $50 to $150 depending on the specific model.
Sony hikes the PS5 price by $100, PS5 Pro by $150: 'this was a necessary step'
Sony has announced significant price increases for the PlayStation 5, PlayStation 5 Pro, and PlayStation Portal, citing global economic pressures and rising memory costs. The new prices, which are $100 to $150 higher than previous ones, are set to be implemented by retailers starting April 2, 2026. This move comes as the industry faces ongoing memory scarcity, impacting console production and pricing.
Sony Announces Massive Price Hike For PS5 and PS5 Pro
Sony is implementing a significant price increase for the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation Portal, effective April 2, 2026, citing global economic pressures. New prices will vary by region, with the standard PS5 model seeing a $150 increase in the US. This follows previous price adjustments and broader industry trends influenced by rising component costs and geopolitical factors.
Sony Announces Another PS5 and PlayStation Portal Price Increase
Sony Interactive Entertainment has announced a price increase for the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation Portal, effective April 2, 2026. The company cited ongoing global economic pressures for the adjustments, which will see the PlayStation 5 base model rise to $649.99 in the US and the PlayStation Portal increase to $249.99.
PlayStation Prices Hiked Yet Again Due to Economic "Pressures"
Sony has increased the prices of its PlayStation 5 console variants and the PlayStation Portal handheld device, citing ongoing global economic pressures. The core PS5 now costs $649.99, the Digital Edition $599.99, the Pro $899.99, and the Portal $249.99. This marks the second price hike for the PS5 within a year, following similar moves by Nintendo and Xbox.
New Price Changes for PS5, PS5 Pro, and PlayStation Portal remote player
Sony announced new pricing for the PlayStation 5 console, PlayStation 5 Digital Edition, PlayStation 5 Pro, and the PlayStation Portal remote player, effective April 2, 2026. The price adjustments will be implemented across various regions including the U.S., U.K., Europe, and Japan.
Sony increases the price of PS5, PS5 Pro, and PlayStation Portal
Sony has announced a global price increase for the PlayStation 5, PS5 Pro, and PlayStation Portal, effective April 2, 2026. The company cited continued pressures in the global economic landscape and increased costs for components like memory, hard drives, and GPUs as reasons for the necessary price adjustment to continue delivering high-quality gaming experiences.
PS5 Gets An Insane Price Increase – Will Nintendo Follow Suit?
Sony has announced a significant price increase for the PlayStation 5 console, PS5 Digital Edition, PS5 Pro, and PS Portal, citing global economic pressures. The price hikes are set to take effect on April 2, 2026. This news raises questions about whether Nintendo will follow suit with potential price increases for the upcoming Switch 2.
Sony announces major price hikes for PS5, PS5 Pro, and Portal as it blames "continued pressures in the global economic landscape"
Sony has announced significant price increases for the PlayStation 5, PlayStation 5 Pro, and PlayStation Portal, citing global economic pressures. The price hikes, effective April 2nd, will see the base PS5 increase by approximately £90 in the UK and similar adjustments in Europe, the US, and Japan.
Alla Playstation prishöjs överallt
Sony is increasing the global prices for its PlayStation 5 consoles and PlayStation Portal due to ongoing economic pressures, including higher costs for memory and storage. The price adjustments, effective April 2, will see significant increases in regions like Europe, with Sweden's prices determined by retailers but expected to follow the global trend.
PS5 and PlayStation Portal Price Increase Announced Across Global Markets Starting April 2026
Sony has announced price increases for the PlayStation 5 console series and the PlayStation Portal, effective April 2, 2026, due to global economic pressures. The updated prices will affect markets including the US, UK, Europe, and Japan, with the PlayStation 5, its digital edition, and the Pro model all seeing significant adjustments.
(For Southeast Asia) New Price Changes for PS5, PS5 Pro, and PlayStation Portal remote player
Sony Interactive Entertainment has announced price increases for the PlayStation 5 console and PlayStation Portal remote player, effective April 2, 2026. The company cited global economic pressures as the reason for the necessary adjustments to continue delivering high-quality gaming experiences.
PS5, PS5 Pro Price Increased Globally Effective April 2026
Sony has announced a global price increase for the PlayStation 5, PlayStation 5 Pro, and PlayStation Portal, effective April 2026. The company cited the "global economic landscape" as the reason for the hike, with new prices varying across the U.S., U.K., Europe, and Japan.
Sony Announces Gigantic PS5 Price Increases, Effective from April 2026
Sony has announced significant price increases for the PlayStation 5 console and PS Portal, effective April 2, 2026. The company cited ongoing global economic pressures as the reason for the adjustments, which will see the standard PS5 rise to £569.99/€649.99/$649.99. Sony stated these changes are necessary to continue delivering high-quality gaming experiences.
PS5 and PlayStation Portal price increases announced
Sony Interactive Entertainment has announced price increases for the PlayStation 5 console and PlayStation Portal remote player, effective April 2. The price hikes are attributed to ongoing global economic pressures. The PlayStation 5 will now retail for $649.99, the Digital Edition for $599.99, the PlayStation 5 Pro for $899.99, and the PlayStation Portal for $249.99 in the United States.
