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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.
New Price Changes for PS5, PS5 Pro, and PlayStation Portal remote player
Sony Interactive Entertainment is increasing the prices for the PlayStation 5 console, PS5 Pro, and PlayStation Portal remote player globally, effective April 2, 2026. The company cited ongoing global economic pressures as the reason for the price adjustments, aiming to continue delivering high-quality gaming experiences.
PS5 Pro Could Hit €900 as Sony Faces Memory Shortage Crisis
New rumors suggest that Sony may increase the prices of its PlayStation 5 consoles, including the PS5 Pro, due to a global memory shortage. The PS5 Pro could reportedly retail for €900, with the PS5 Slim potentially reaching €650. These price hikes are attributed to rising component costs and supply chain issues affecting the semiconductor industry.
PS5 Price Increase Confirmed By Sony Amid Market Pressures
Sony has announced a global price increase for the PlayStation 5, PS5 Pro, and PlayStation Portal, citing global economic pressures. The new prices, effective April 2, 2026, will see the standard PS5 rise to $649.99 and the PS5 Pro to $899.99. Industry analysis suggests gaming hardware is increasingly purchased by affluent households, with average hardware prices rising significantly.
PS5, PS5 Pro and PlayStation Portal Prices Increasing Worldwide on April 2nd
Sony Interactive Entertainment is increasing the prices of the PlayStation 5 console, PlayStation 5 Digital Edition, PlayStation 5 Pro, and PlayStation Portal worldwide starting April 2nd. The price hikes are attributed to ongoing global economic pressures and aim to support the delivery of high-quality gaming experiences. This follows previous price adjustments in various regions due to inflation.
Rumour: Dramatic PS5 Price Increases Incoming, Potential Announcement Tomorrow
Rumors suggest a significant price increase for the PlayStation 5 console and PlayStation Portal is imminent, with an official announcement potentially coming tomorrow. A French source claims the PS5 Slim could rise to €649.99 and the PS5 Pro to €899.99, with the PlayStation Portal increasing to €249.99. While unconfirmed, a Spanish source has reportedly corroborated these claims.
Rumour: Dramatic PS5 Price Increases Teased by French Source
A French source on X claims a significant price increase for the PlayStation 5 is imminent, with the PS5 Slim potentially rising to €649.99 and the PS5 Pro to €899.99. The same source reportedly leaked accurate Xbox price hikes last year, though this information is uncorroborated and Sony has not yet commented.
Digital Switch 2 Games Will Now Be Priced Differently From Physical Games
Nintendo announced that starting in May 2026, digital versions of first-party Nintendo Switch 2 games will have different MSRPs than their physical counterparts. The company cited differing production and distribution costs as the reason for the change. Additionally, Nintendo must comply with the EU's 'right to repair' policy, requiring replaceable batteries in the Switch 2.
Nintendo is going to charge less for digital Switch 2 games
Nintendo will be reducing the price of digital games for its upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 console starting in May. This change aims to make digital purchases more competitive with physical game sales.
Nintendo (NTDOY) says Switch 2 games will have different prices for physical and digital copies
Nintendo has announced that games for the upcoming Nintendo Switch successor will feature different pricing for physical and digital copies. This new pricing strategy will be implemented starting with the release of 'Yoshi and the Mysterious Book' in May.
The Physical Versions of Nintendo Published Switch 2 Exclusives Will Cost More Starting in May While Digital
Nintendo is increasing the retail price of physical editions for its first-party Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive titles in North America to $69.99 USD, starting in May 2026 with 'Yoshi and the Mysterious Book.' Digital versions will remain at $59.99 USD. This change reflects differing production and distribution costs for physical media, though retail partners will set final prices.
Nintendo changing prices of Switch 2 exclusives in the US this spring: digital will be $10 cheaper than physical for…
Nintendo of America announced that starting in May 2026, new Nintendo-published digital titles exclusive to the Nintendo Switch 2 will have different MSRPs than their physical versions. This change, attributed to varying production and distribution costs, will offer players more choice, with the upcoming game 'Yoshi and the Mysterious Book' priced at $59.99 for digital and $69.99 for physical copies.
