Sony Raises PS5, PS5 Pro, and PlayStation Portal Prices Starting April 2

r/Games pushed an official PlayStation.Blog pricing update that gives players a clear date and clear numbers. Sony says new recommended retail prices for PS5 hardware will take effect on 2026-04-02, covering the standard PS5, PS5 Digital Edition, PS5 Pro, and the PlayStation Portal remote player. This is not framed as a bundle refresh or a limited regional test. It is a broad price adjustment tied to the company's view of the current economic climate.

The biggest headline is how high the premium end is moving. Sony lists the following new prices for the United States, the United Kingdom, and Europe:

United States: PS5 $649.99, PS5 Digital Edition $599.99, PS5 Pro $899.99, PlayStation Portal $249.99

United Kingdom: PS5 GBP569.99, PS5 Digital Edition GBP519.99, PS5 Pro GBP789.99, PlayStation Portal GBP219.99

Europe: PS5 EUR649.99, PS5 Digital Edition EUR599.99, PS5 Pro EUR899.99, PlayStation Portal EUR249.99

In its post, Sony says the decision comes from continued pressures in the global economic landscape. The company does not break that down into tariffs, currency movements, component costs, or logistics in this announcement, but it is clearly telling customers that broader macro conditions are forcing the change. For territories outside those headline regions, Sony says buyers should check local retailers or direct.playstation.com where it is available.

That makes this a notable mid-cycle hardware story. Console prices do not usually become more expensive after a platform is established, especially not at the high end where PS5 Pro is now pushing to $899.99 or EUR899.99. The PlayStation Portal move matters too because it suggests Sony sees room to reprice accessories and companion hardware, not just the core console box.

What the announcement does not mention is just as important. Sony is not attaching the change to a storage bump, a new model revision, or a service adjustment for PlayStation Plus. The story here is simpler: the same hardware is being sold at new recommended prices starting 2026-04-02. That will likely keep the conversation focused on affordability and market timing rather than on any new feature pitch.