{"id":1744,"date":"2026-04-03T12:50:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-03T09:50:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gamermarkt.com\/blog\/?p=1744"},"modified":"2026-04-06T23:22:58","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T20:22:58","slug":"ps5-price-increase-april-2026-new-prices","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gamermarkt.com\/blog\/ps5-price-increase-april-2026-new-prices\/","title":{"rendered":"PS5 Prices Just Jumped Again \u2014 Here&#8217;s What You&#8217;ll Pay Now Worldwide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sony has raised PS5 prices worldwide effective April 2, 2026 \u2014 the second hike in under a year. The PS5 Pro now costs $900. Here&#8217;s the full breakdown and what&#8217;s driving it.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sony announced on March 27, 2026, via the official <strong>PlayStation Blog<\/strong>, that it would raise the prices of the entire PlayStation 5 lineup and the PlayStation Portal globally. The new pricing took effect on <strong>April 2, 2026<\/strong>. This is Sony&#8217;s <strong>second price hike in less than a year<\/strong> \u2014 following a $50 increase across all PS5 models back in August 2025. This time, the hit is significantly harder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">New PS5 Prices by Region (April 2, 2026)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Model<\/th><th>United States<\/th><th>Europe<\/th><th>United Kingdom<\/th><th>Japan<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>PS5 (Disc)<\/strong><\/td><td>$649.99<\/td><td>\u20ac649.99<\/td><td>\u00a3569.99<\/td><td>\u00a597,980<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>PS5 Digital Edition<\/strong><\/td><td>$599.99<\/td><td>\u20ac599.99<\/td><td>\u00a3519.99<\/td><td>\u00a589,980<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>PS5 Pro<\/strong><\/td><td>$899.99<\/td><td>\u20ac899.99<\/td><td>\u00a3789.99<\/td><td>\u00a5137,980<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>PlayStation Portal<\/strong><\/td><td>$249.99<\/td><td>\u20ac249.99<\/td><td>\u00a3219.99<\/td><td>\u00a539,980<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Much Did Prices Go Up?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Model<\/th><th>Old Price (US)<\/th><th>New Price (US)<\/th><th>Increase<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>PS5 (Disc)<\/td><td>$549.99<\/td><td>$649.99<\/td><td>+$100<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>PS5 Digital<\/td><td>$499.99<\/td><td>$599.99<\/td><td>+$100<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>PS5 Pro<\/td><td>$749.99<\/td><td>$899.99<\/td><td>+$150<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>PlayStation Portal<\/td><td>$199.99<\/td><td>$249.99<\/td><td>+$50<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In Europe, the PS5 and PS5 Digital each rose by <strong>\u20ac100<\/strong>, while the PS5 Pro also climbed \u20ac100 to \u20ac899.99. In the UK, all models went up by approximately <strong>\u00a390<\/strong>. Japan saw increases of \u00a517,000\u2013\u00a518,000 across the console lineup. The standard PS5, which launched at $499 in 2020, now costs <strong>$150 more<\/strong> than its original launch price \u2014 a virtually unprecedented situation this far into a console generation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Is Sony Raising Prices?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sony&#8217;s official statement cited <em>&#8220;continued pressures in the global economic landscape.&#8221;<\/em> Isabelle Tomatis, Sony&#8217;s VP of Global Marketing, said the company found this to be <em>&#8220;a necessary step to ensure we can continue delivering innovative, high-quality gaming experiences.&#8221;<\/em> But what exactly is behind this?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The AI-driven memory crisis:<\/strong> AI companies have consumed roughly 40% of global DRAM output for massive data center build-outs. This has sent RAM and storage prices skyrocketing. DDR5 memory kits that cost $200\u2013$220 just months ago have surged past $600. Industry analysts at Ampere Analysis confirmed that the cost of memory and storage components is the primary driver behind the price hikes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Expired supplier contracts:<\/strong> Sony reportedly relied on long-term price-protection agreements with component suppliers. Those contracts have recently expired, fully exposing the company to inflated market rates for memory.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Supply chain disruptions and geopolitics:<\/strong> Ongoing conflicts, including tensions in the Middle East, have further strained supply chains and added logistical costs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Currency fluctuations:<\/strong> Exchange rate instability across major markets has compounded the impact.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">This Isn&#8217;t Just a Sony Problem<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The entire console industry is feeling the pressure:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Microsoft<\/strong> raised Xbox Series X and Series S prices in 2025. The 2TB Xbox Series X already sits at $800.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Nintendo<\/strong> has kept the Switch 2 at its $449 launch price for now, but analysts widely expect a price increase before the end of 2026. Dr. Serkan Toto of Kantan Games told GamesRadar he would <em>&#8220;be very surprised if the Switch was still $450 in the US at the end of 2026.&#8221;<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Valve<\/strong> has announced it is revisiting Steam Machine pricing and release timing due to the DRAM shortage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Piers Harding-Rolls, research director at Ampere Analysis, told Eurogamer he <em>&#8220;wouldn&#8217;t be a surprise if Microsoft and Nintendo followed suit in the not-too-distant future&#8221;<\/em> to protect slim hardware margins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Does This Mean for PS6?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With a current-gen PS5 Pro now approaching $900, the elephant in the room is the price of the next generation. According to Bloomberg, Sony is <strong>considering pushing the PlayStation 6 launch to 2028 or even 2029<\/strong> \u2014 well beyond the initially expected 2027 window. The aim is reportedly to wait for component prices to stabilise before committing to a mass-market price for PS6.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If PS5-era hardware is hitting \u20ac900, many in the gaming community worry a PS6 could launch north of $1,000 under current conditions. Sony&#8217;s decision to delay and continue milking the PS5 generation \u2014 encouraging PS4 owners to upgrade in the meantime \u2014 starts to make a lot more strategic sense in this context.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When did the PS5 price increase take effect?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The new prices went into effect on <strong>April 2, 2026<\/strong>, across all major regions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How much does the PS5 Pro cost now?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>$899.99<\/strong> in the US, <strong>\u20ac899.99<\/strong> in Europe, and <strong>\u00a3789.99<\/strong> in the UK.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Are PS5 accessories also more expensive?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. Sony&#8217;s announcement only covered the PS5 consoles and PlayStation Portal. Controllers and other peripherals appear unaffected for now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Will the Nintendo Switch 2 also get a price increase?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nintendo has held its $449 launch price so far, but multiple analysts expect a hike before the end of 2026 given the same global economic pressures and component shortages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why is RAM affecting console prices?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AI companies are buying up an enormous share of global memory chip production for data centres. This has created a severe shortage of DRAM and NAND storage, dramatically raising costs for every electronics manufacturer \u2014 including console makers like Sony.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is the PS6 delayed?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to Bloomberg, Sony is exploring a delay to <strong>2028 or 2029<\/strong>. The company reportedly wants memory prices to stabilise before committing to next-gen hardware production at a consumer-friendly price point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;re looking to make the most of your gaming budget during these expensive times, check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gamermarkt.com\/listings\">GamerMarkt<\/a> for game accounts, EPINs, and digital products at competitive prices. Whether it&#8217;s a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gamermarkt.com\/listings\/apex-legends-account\">PlayStation-compatible Apex Legends account<\/a> or digital gift cards, GamerMarkt has you covered.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sony has raised PS5 prices worldwide effective April 2, 2026 \u2014 the second hike in under a year. The PS5 Pro now costs $900. 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