The PlayStation 5 will be significantly more expensive from April 2, 2026. Sony has officially confirmed that the recommended retail prices for the PS5, PS5 Pro and the PlayStation Portal Remote Player will be increased worldwide – in Europe by a whopping 100 euros for the consoles. Sony cites the “continuing pressure on the global economic situation” as the reason for this.
New PS5 prices from April 2, 2026 at a glance
The price increase affects all current PlayStation hardware models and applies simultaneously in Europe, the USA, the UK and Japan. Here are the new non-binding sales prices for Germany:
| Model | Old price | New price (from April 2) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| PlayStation 5 (with drive) | 549,99 € | 649,99 € | +100 € |
| PlayStation 5 Digital Edition | 499,99 € | 599,99 € | +100 € |
| PlayStation 5 Pro | 799,99 € | 899,99 € | +100 € |
| PlayStation Portal Remote Player | 219,99 € | 249,99 € | +30 € |
Particularly noteworthy: With the new price of €899.99, the PS5 Pro is getting dangerously close to the €1,000 mark – a price range that was previously reserved for high-end gaming PCs.
Why is Sony increasing the PS5 price?
Sony deliberately remains general in its official explanation: the decision was made after careful consideration in order to “continue to offer gamers around the world innovative, high-quality gaming experiences.” The company does not mention any specific factors.
However, industry observers see several reasons behind the price increase. Firstly, prices for NAND flash memory and DRAM have exploded since mid-2025 due to the ongoing AI hype. Consoles such as the PS5 require large amounts of fast memory – both internally and for fast SSD access. On the other hand, geopolitical tensions and logistics problems are complicating global supply chains, which is further driving up production costs.
It is also worth noting that the PS5 has actually already reached the “mature” part of its life cycle. Normally, console prices fall over time – Sony is now reversing this logic.
Will Microsoft also make the Xbox more expensive?
It’s an obvious question, and one that is already being hotly debated in the industry. Analysts assume that Microsoft could follow suit with the prices for the Xbox Series X and Series S as soon as the market has digested the PlayStation increase. Microsoft has not yet officially announced any price adjustments.
It is also interesting to look at Nintendo: the Switch 2 has only just been launched – it remains to be seen whether the Japanese company will also tighten the price screw.
Still at the old price?
If you were already considering buying a PS5, you still have the opportunity to purchase the console at the previous price until April 1, 2026 – provided the retailer is still selling at the old price level. After that, the new RRP will apply.
Current prices and availability:
- PlayStation 5 (with drive) at Amazon
- PlayStation 5 Pro at Amazon
- PlayStation Portal Remote Player at Amazon
You can find out more about the PS5 here on basic-tutorials.de: If you want to set up the console optimally right after purchase, our guide to expanding the PS5 memory will help.
Conclusion: PS5 price increase is a sign of the times
The PS5 price increase from April 2, 2026 is more than just a short-term adjustment. It shows that the era of automatically cheaper consoles is over. Anyone who has been considering a purchase for a while should act now – or prepare for significantly higher prices. And if you’re wondering what a PS6 will cost: The answer is likely to be at least as unpleasant.
