# PS5 Just Got a Brutal Price Hike — Again. Here’s Every New Price You Need to Know

URL: https://technosports.co.in/ps5-just-got-a-brutal-price-hike-again/  
Published: 2026-03-28  
Updated: 2026-03-28  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

If you were planning to buy a PS5 in 2026, brace yourself. Sony has just confirmed another round of price increases for PS5, PS5 Pro, and PlayStation Portal globally — and this time, the jump is even bigger than before. For gamers already feeling the financial pinch, this news stings.

## Sony’s Reason? “Global Economic Pressures”

On March 27, 2026, Sony’s VP of Global Marketing, Isabelle Tomatic, announced via the PlayStation Blog that the company had decided to raise prices for PS5, PS5 Pro, and PlayStation Portal remote player globally, citing continued pressures in the global economic landscape as the core reason. [Fandom](https://bts.fandom.com/wiki/ARIRANG)

She acknowledged the impact on players, stating that after careful evaluation, this was found to be a necessary step to ensure Sony can continue delivering innovative, high-quality gaming experiences worldwide. [Fandom](https://bts.fandom.com/wiki/ARIRANG)

The new prices take effect on **April 2, 2026**.

## New PS5 Prices vs Current Prices (U.S.)

| Console | Current Price | New Price (Apr 2) | Increase |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| PS5 (Disc) | $549.99 | $649.99 | +$100 |
| PS5 Digital Edition | $499.99 | $599.99 | +$100 |
| PS5 Pro | $749.99 | $899.99 | +$150 |
| PlayStation Portal | $199.99 | $249.99 | +$50 |

In the **UK**, the PS5 disc edition moves from £479.99 to £569.99, and the PS5 Pro goes from £699.99 to £789.99. In **Europe**, the PS5 Pro now costs €899.99. In **Japan**, it climbs from ¥119,980 to ¥137,980.

![PS5](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Psysyt.jpg)

## This Is Sony’s Second Hike in Under a Year

Let that sink in. This marks the second price increase in under twelve months, following a similar global hike back in August 2025. To put the cumulative damage in perspective, the base PS5 disc edition launched at $499.99, rose to $549.99 in August 2025, and now sits at $649.99 — a total jump of $150 from its original price. The PS5 Pro, which already launched at a premium $699.99, now costs a staggering $899.99 — a $150 single-step increase. [Fandom](https://bts.fandom.com/wiki/ARIRANG)

At this rate, a $1,000 console generation doesn’t feel far off.

## Could GTA 6 Be Fuelling This?

The timing is hard to ignore — the price hike lands just eight months before the release of GTA 6, a console-first title, with Sony potentially banking on demand that can absorb the surge during that launch window.

The [PlayStation 5](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PlayStation_5) has been one of the best-selling consoles of its generation — but back-to-back price hikes could test even the most loyal fans.

If you’re a gamer keeping track of the latest console news, hardware deals, and gaming updates, [TechnoSports](https://technosports.co.in) has you covered with the freshest content in the tech and gaming space.

## FAQs

### **When do the new PS5 price hikes take effect?**

 The new prices for PS5, PS5 Pro, and PlayStation Portal come into effect globally from April 2, 2026.

### **How much more expensive is the PS5 now compared to its launch price?**

 The PS5 disc edition has risen by $150 total since launch — from the original $499.99 to the new $649.99 price tag.