Sony just dropped a bombshell for PlayStation fans: starting April 2, 2026, the price of every PS5 model is going up worldwide. The standard and digital consoles will each cost €100 more, while the PS5 Pro climbs by €150. The PS Portal handheld also gets a €30 hike in Europe. “We found this was a necessary step to ensure we can continue delivering innovative, high-quality gaming experiences to players worldwide,” said SIE vice president Isabelle Tomatis in the official blog post.
How much more will you pay?
Here’s the new European pricing starting April 2026:
- PS5: €649.99 (was €549.99)
- PS5 Digital Edition: €599.99 (was €499.99)
- PS5 Pro: €899.99 (was €749.99)
- PS Portal: €249.99 (was €219.99)
Similar increases hit the US, UK, and Japan. For example, the US will see the standard PS5 jump to $649.99 and the PS5 Pro to $899.99. The Japan-only digital PS5’s fate is still unclear.
Why now? Blame the global economy-and memory chips
Sony blames “continued pressures in the global economic landscape” for the price hike. Translation: supply chain headaches and rising costs for key components, especially memory chips. The memory shortage isn’t just hurting Sony. Valve has delayed its next-gen Steam hardware, and Nintendo is openly considering price changes if memory prices keep climbing.
Last year, Sony already raised PS5 prices in Europe, the UK, Australia, and New Zealand. This new round is bigger and truly global. For players, it means waiting to buy a PS5 will cost you-literally. Even the PS Portal, Sony’s streaming handheld, gets more expensive.
What does it mean for players?
If you’ve been holding out for a PS5 or planning to upgrade to the Pro, the window for current pricing is closing fast. The price jump lands just as the PS5 enters its mid-life, with no sign of a PS6 before 2028 or 2029 due to ongoing component shortages. That’s a long wait for relief-or a price drop.
Sales are already slowing. Sony shipped 8 million PS5 units during the last holiday period, down nearly 16% from the previous year. Higher prices could cool demand even further, but Sony is betting players will still pay for premium hardware and exclusives.
The bottom line
- PS5, Digital, and Pro models all get pricier worldwide from April 2026.
- Buy now if you want to avoid paying €100-€150 more.
- Component shortages are hitting the whole industry, so don’t expect quick relief.
If you’re eyeing a PlayStation upgrade, this is your warning: the next-gen price tag is coming, and it isn’t pretty.