Sony just hit PlayStation 5 owners with another price increase, and this one stings. Effective April 2, the standard PS5 climbs to $649.99 (up from $549.99), the PS5 Digital Edition hits $599.99, and the PS5 Pro jumps to $899.99. The PlayStation Portal remote player also gets bumped to $249.99, up from $199.99. That's the second price adjustment in under a year, and players are not pleased.
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What Sony is actually charging now
Here's the full picture of where prices land after April 2:
The PS5 Pro taking a $200 jump is what's generating the most backlash online. A console that already felt expensive now sits just under $900 before adding a single game or controller.
Why Sony says it had to do this
Sony's official statement blames rising component costs, specifically memory chips. The company cited ongoing economic pressures in its blog post, calling the move "a necessary step to ensure we can continue delivering innovative, high-quality gaming experiences."
The issue stems from what's happening in the supply chain. Memory manufacturers have been prioritizing AI data center demand, leaving console makers competing for a shrinking pool of NAND and DRAM chips. Piers Harding-Rolls, research director at Ampere Analysis, noted that Sony likely had component price protections that expired, forcing the company to absorb costs it had previously locked in at lower rates.
Harding-Rolls also pointed to ongoing conflict in the Middle East as a potential source of additional component inflation on top of the existing memory shortage.
How the internet is processing $900 for a PS5 Pro
The reaction has been loud. Social media erupted within hours of the announcement, with the PS5 Pro price drawing the sharpest criticism. Spending $900 on a mid-generation refresh that doesn't include a disc drive puts it in direct price competition with a gaming PC that offers far more functionality.
The frustration isn't just about the dollar amount. It's the timing and frequency. Players who bought in last year after the first price hike are now watching their purchase lose value in real time. The PlayStation Portal crossing $250 is also drawing attention, considering the device streams games from a PS5 you already own.
Sony's framing of the increase as protecting "innovative experiences" hasn't resonated with a community that's watched hardware costs climb while game prices also pushed to $70 and above as the new baseline.
Portal now costs $249.99
Where this leaves buyers going forward
The price increases apply globally. The UK sees each PS5 model rise by approximately $120 worth of local currency, and Japan and Europe face similar adjustments. Sony has not announced any bundling or trade-in programs to offset the increase.
For anyone still on a PS4 and considering an upgrade, the math just changed significantly. The standard PS5 at $649.99 is a tougher sell than it was at $549.99, and the gap between the standard model and the Pro is now $250. Analysts aren't ruling out Microsoft and Nintendo making similar moves given the same component market pressures both companies face.
The April 2 date is close. If you've been on the fence, check current retailer stock before the new pricing kicks in. Make sure to check out more:
