The PS5 Pro will be a $900 console starting April 2nd. Sony announced global price increases for its PlayStation 5 consoles. The standard PS5 will cost $649.99, up from $549.99, and the PS5 Digital Edition will now be $599.99, increased from $499.99. The PlayStation 5 Pro price is set to rise to $899.99 from $749.99. Additionally, the PlayStation Portal’s price will increase from $199.99 to $249.99. This decision marks the second price hike in less than a year amid “continued pressures in the global economic landscape,” according to Sony. Price changes impact the community, but Sony emphasizes it’s necessary to maintain quality gaming experiences. Other regions will see similar increases:
– PS5: £569.99 / €649.99 / ¥97,980
– PS5 Digital Edition: £519.99 / €599.99 / ¥89,980
– PS5 Pro: £789.99 / €899.99 / ¥137,980
– PlayStation Portal: £219.99 / €249.99 / ¥39,980
Sony isn’t alone in raising console prices; Microsoft increased prices for Xbox Series X/S consoles and controllers, and Nintendo raised the price of the Switch. The rising cost of RAM might impact future consoles, with potential delays in the release of the next-gen PlayStation to 2028 or 2029, as reported by Bloomberg.