Sony has announced another round of price increases for its PlayStation products, less than a year after its last hike, citing ongoing pressure in the global economy.
The company said the revised prices will come into effect from April 2, impacting all major PS5 models as well as the PlayStation Portal handheld device.
PS5 Pro sees biggest jump
The standard PlayStation 5, which includes a disc drive, will now cost $650, up by $100. This marks a $150 increase compared to its price before the August adjustment last year.
The Digital Edition has also been raised to $600, reflecting the same $100 increase from its previous price.
However, the sharpest rise has been seen in the PS5 Pro. The high-end console will now retail for $900, up from $750. The jump is likely to come as a surprise for many gamers, especially those who had already considered the earlier price tag expensive.
PlayStation Portal also affected
Sony has extended the price changes to the PlayStation Portal, which will now cost $250 after a $50 increase.
While the device has gained new features over the past year, it still relies on streaming games rather than running them directly, which could make the higher price harder for buyers to justify.
Industry facing wider pressure
In a statement, Sony said the decision followed careful consideration and was needed to continue delivering quality gaming experiences.
The move reflects a broader trend across the gaming industry, where rising production and supply costs are starting to show in retail prices.
Valve has already delayed the launch of its Steam Machine, while shortages linked to memory supply issues are also affecting availability of handheld gaming devices.
Similarly, Microsoft increased Xbox prices twice last year. More recently, Nintendo signalled that some physical games for its upcoming Switch 2 could cost more than their digital versions.
The changes suggest that higher costs across manufacturing and distribution may continue to affect gaming prices in the months ahead.
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