PS5, PS5 Pro and PS Plus Prices in 2026: All Increases and Current Cost

Sony announced on March 27th 2026 that PlayStation hardware prices would rise globally on April 2nd. According to the PlayStation Blog, the recommended US prices became $649.99 for the PS5, $599.99 for the PS5 Digital Edition, $899.99 for the PS5 Pro and $249.99 for the PlayStation Portal.

TechRadar lists the old US prices, which lets us calculate the changes: the PS5 rose $100 from $549.99, the Digital Edition rose $100 from $499.99, the PS5 Pro rose $150 from $749.99 and the Portal rose $50 from $199.99. TechRadar notes that Sony last raised hardware prices in August 2025.

Sony increased prices for PlayStation Plus on May 20th 2026. The 1-month and 3-month subscriptions for all 3 tiers increased for new and lapsed subscribers (Push Square). The 12-month subscription remained unchanged in the US and most regions.

So essentially you're paying more to get into the PlayStation ecosystem. Twice in 2026, within a couple of months. Here's all the new prices to know about.

This guide will give a breakdown of all the new prices, what Sony said for reasons, where there are discrepancies between sources and what couldn't be confirmed. All prices are from the sources below. We did not check any prices from retailers.

From the PlayStation Blog and TechRadar, the US changes effective April 2nd 2026 are as follows. PS5 with disc drive: from $549.99 to $649.99. PS5 Digital Edition: from $499.99 to $599.99. PS5 Pro: from $749.99 to $899.99. PlayStation Portal: from $199.99 to $249.99.

As a percentage increase, the PS5 increased by around 18%, PS5 Digital Edition increased by around 20%, PS5 Pro by around 20% and the Portal by around 25%. Although the Portal increased by the least amount of money, it increased by the highest percentage.

The gap between the Digital Edition and the disc console stayed at $50, and the PS5 Pro now costs $250 more than the standard PS5. At $899.99, the Pro is within a dollar of $900, a figure that several headlines used.

To put the PS5 Pro in context, it now costs more than the cheapest laptops we covered in other articles. The MacBook Neo costs $699 after Apple's June increase, and Dell's XPS 13 starts at $699, so a PS5 Pro at $899.99 is a larger purchase than either of those laptops.

All prices are recommended retail prices. Prices can be lower at retailers. Bundles can also affect the price. We didn't check any retailers.

New prices in the UK, Europe and Japan are (PlayStation Blog): PS5 is now priced at £569.99, PS5 Digital Edition £519.99, PS5 Pro £789.99 and PlayStation Portal £219.99. In Europe it's now €649.99, PS5 Digital Edition €599.99, PS5 Pro €899.99 and PlayStation Portal €249.99. In Japan it's now ¥97,980, PS5 Digital Edition ¥89,980, PS5 Pro ¥137,980 and PlayStation Portal ¥39,980.

The old prices in the UK were (TechRadar): PS5 £479.99, PS5 Digital Edition £429.99, PS5 Pro £699.99 and PlayStation Portal £199.99. This means that the prices increased by £90 for the three consoles and £20 (or £100 according to TechRadar) for the Portal. The old price for the Portal in the UK looks like a typo as it matches the old US prices.

No prices for other areas are listed in the blog post. You'd have to look at local retailers. No old prices are listed. The percentage increases can be seen via press.

The prices in Europe match the dollar amounts exactly. This tends to be the case for console prices. We didn't check other countries.

The PlayStation Blog says the increase is needed because of continued pressures in the global economic landscape, and that Sony weighed the impact on its community before deciding. TechRadar quotes Isabelle Tomatis, Sony Interactive Entertainment's vice president of global marketing, who said the change was necessary after careful evaluation.

Jang mentions that Sony also mentioned the price of memory chips had increased due to demand from AI data centres. The PlayStation Blog doesn't mention anything about memory. This appears to be from the press or other comments from Sony. It's likely context.

Other companies have been more open. Apple mentioned they've "never seen such a large spike in component prices" when they increased Mac prices in June. HP also mentioned that memory had increased to 35% of their PC material costs (Reuters, 3D Tested). This shows that there was a huge memory shortage affecting hardware prices in 2026.

Jang also mentions that analysts have suggested the price increase will encourage gaming to move towards a premium market. Industry experts have also said that Nintendo and Microsoft have increased their prices or will in the future. The price increases come ahead of big releases (e.g. GTA 6) which could boost sales of current generation hardware.

Sony last increased hardware prices in August 2025 (TechRadar). They increased the PS5 by $50 due to the challenging economic climate. This means that just 8 months later they've increased prices again. Jang mentions that this is the second increase in under a year.

Taken together, the sources imply the PS5 went from $549.99 to $649.99 across the spring. The Digital Edition went from $499.99 to $599.99, and the Pro from $749.99 to $899.99. We did not find the pre-August 2025 prices in our sources, so we do not compute the total increase over the full period.

There is no mention of further increases in the sources we looked at.

If you were waiting for prices to drop, there's no indication of a permanent price drop. Sony have done temporary promotions in the past. We couldn't find any verified 2026 holiday promotion. Previous articles mention a $100 discount during Black Friday sales. There was also a leak about discounts in Euros during Black Friday (November 21st). However, the page doesn't have a year on it and appears to be referring to the 2025 sale.

Push Square reports that Sony's announcement set May 20th 2026 as the start date and that the new prices have since rolled out worldwide. In the US, the one-month Essential plan went from $9.99 to $10.99 and the three-month plan from $24.99 to $27.99. Extra went from $14.99 to $16.99 for one month and from $39.99 to $43.99 for three. Premium went from $17.99 to $19.99 for one month and from $49.99 to $54.99 for three.

Push Square also lists UK and EU prices. In the UK, one month of Essential went from 6.99 to 7.99 pounds, Extra from 10.99 to 11.99 and Premium from 13.49 to 14.99. Three months of Essential went from 19.99 to 21.99, Extra from 31.99 to 34.99 and Premium from 39.99 to 43.99. In the EU, one month of Essential went from 8.99 to 9.99 euros, Extra from 13.99 to 15.99 and Premium from 16.99 to 18.99, and three months from 24.99 to 27.99, 39.99 to 43.99 and 49.99 to 54.99 euros.

The new prices only apply to new or lapsed subscribers. Current subscribers on rolling subscriptions will still pay the old price until their subscription ends. The 12-month subscription remained unchanged in the US and most regions. Australia was an exception according to reports from readers.

The article also notes that Sony's original post cited ongoing market conditions and referred to new customers in select regions, and only mentioned Essential. The Extra and Premium increases were not disclosed there. The author sees the changes as a push toward annual subscriptions, though the article does not confirm that as Sony's reason.

Using the US prices above, a new PS5 Digital Edition at $599.99 plus a month of Essential at $10.99 costs about $610.98 before tax and games. A disc PS5 at $649.99 with a month of Essential costs about $660.98. A PS5 Pro at $899.99 with a month of Premium at $19.99 costs about $919.98.

Any games will be an extra cost. We didn't gather any game prices in this article. For example, Marvel's Wolverine is priced at £69.99 in the UK (NerdZap review roundup). We've covered how it was received in a separate article.

If you already have a PS5 then you won't be affected by the price increase. However, if you're on a PlayStation Plus subscription then you could be affected. If you switch to the 12-month subscription (unchanged) it could be cheaper for you in the long run if you're going to be subscribed for a year. We didn't check how much the annual subscriptions cost.

If you're choosing between the Digital Edition and disc version then you'll still be paying $50 more. However, having a disc allows you to purchase second-hand or cheaper physical games. If you're only purchasing digital then you won't have to pay the extra.

At $899.99 the PS5 Pro costs $250 more than the standard PS5 at $649.99. That is a bigger gap than before, when it was $200 at $749.99 against $549.99.

We didn't look at any sources that mentioned performance, so we can't give you a rating on how good the benefits are. However, the PS5 Pro was shown in State of Play on September 3rd with gameplay from Metro 2039 (Jang, The Nerd Stash). This shows that studios are still supporting the PS5 Pro.

In general, the PS5 Pro is best for people with a high-end 4K TV and care about performance modes. Otherwise, it makes more sense to purchase the standard console.

If you're unsure whether you need the 4K performance modes then remember that the standard PS5 can still run the same games. The PS5 Pro is the premium option. The sources we looked at show that it has exclusive gameplay reveals but there's no comparison between the two.

Make sure to check if there are any games or accessories included in a bundle to reduce the overall price difference.

Looking at the wider hardware market, TrendForce said DRAM prices had risen by up to 98% in Q1 2026 (Reuters). They were also set to rise by a further 58-63% in the next quarter. The smartphone market is expected to drop by nearly 14% this year and PC market by 11.3% (IDC).

HP told investors in February that memory had increased to 35% of their PC material costs compared to 15-18% last quarter (3D Tested). This is due to a shortage caused by demand from AI. Memory manufacturers are prioritising high bandwidth memory over consumer DRAM.

Consoles require lots of memory. We couldn't find any information on how much memory Sony were paying for. We can't say how much of the PlayStation price increase is due to memory. Sony didn't mention it in their post. However, it fits with the industry shortage.

Obviously price isn't everything. Here's what was shown in State of Play on September 3rd. Marvel's Wolverine launches on September 15th (Jang, Gfinity). Ghost of Yotei Complete Edition with Most Wanted survival mode is dated October 1st. Final Fantasy Resonance is dated October 22nd with a demo available. Hunter's Moon is dated October 26th.

Looking further ahead, Metro 2039 is dated February 4th 2027. Final Fantasy VII Revelation is dated April 8th 2027 and Until Dawn 2 is dated January 28th 2027 (Gfinity). Metro 2039 and Final Fantasy VII Revelation have been confirmed (Jang, The Nerd Stash).

Gran Turismo 7 has a 2-part Spec IV update in October and December 2026 (Gfinity). Dates can vary between these roundups. Gfinity's page carries a note that unless stated explicitly, release dates are speculative.

We've covered the launch of Wolverine and everything else in a companion article. If you're purchasing a console then this is one of the first things to check.

The PlayStation Portal rose from $199.99 to $249.99 in the US, a $50 increase. The PlayStation Blog does not list changes for other hardware, accessories, games or PS Plus in its hardware post, so we do not know whether controllers, headsets or other accessories moved.

Only the PS5, PS5 Pro and Portal have increased (Jang). Check current prices for controllers/headsets at your retailer.

The Portal is a remote player so you'll need a PS5. At $249.99 it increases the overall cost of the PlayStation ecosystem. We couldn't find any reviews of the Portal.

If you're looking to purchase a console then check the recommended prices against retailers. Retailers can offer discounted prices. We couldn't find any verified 2026 promotions so you may have to wait for sales.

If you're on a PlayStation Plus subscription then consider switching to the 12-month subscription if you're going to be on it. This has remained unchanged. If you're on a rolling monthly subscription then you won't be paying more until your subscription ends. Don't let it lapse.

If you were waiting for prices to drop then the evidence suggests otherwise. Analysts have been quoted by Reuters saying memory prices will remain high. Several manufacturers have increased prices this year.

Consider the overall cost. You'll have to pay for the console, games, online subscription and possibly extra controllers. With PlayStation Plus prices also increasing for new subscribers, it'll cost more in your first year.

Check official sources. The PlayStation Blog and direct.playstation.com have the recommended prices for your region.

Reasons: The PlayStation Blog mentions that prices are increasing due to the global economic landscape. Memory prices are mentioned in Jang's report but not the blog post.

UK maths: TechRadar says the price increased by £100 but the numbers suggest it should be £90. The old Portal price in the UK looks like a typo.

Other country prices: The blog post mentions to check local retailers.

Future increases or holiday sales: We couldn't find any verified information.

Annual PlayStation Plus prices: We didn't gather any. The 12-month subscriptions have remained unchanged.

PlayStation Blog, New Price Changes for PS5, PS5 Pro, and PlayStation Portal remote player: https://blog.playstation.com/?p=417048

TechRadar, The PlayStation Portal, PS5, and PS5 Pro are getting huge price hikes next month, Sony confirms: https://www.techradar.com/gaming/the-playstation-portal-ps5-and-ps5-pro-are-getting-huge-price-hikes-next-month-sony-confirms

Jang, Sony increases PS5, PS5 Pro prices again under one year: https://jang.com.pk/en/62482-sony-increases-ps5-ps5-pro-prices-again-under-one-year-check-new-prices-news

Push Square, PS Plus price increases also hit Extra, Premium tiers: https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2026/05/ps-plus-price-increases-also-hit-extra-premium-tiers-here-are-all-the-new-prices

Khaleej Times (Reuters), Apple raises prices of MacBooks, iPads as memory costs skyrocket: https://www.khaleejtimes.com/business/tech/apple-raises-prices-of-macbooks-ipads-as-memory-costs-skyrocket-2

3D Tested, HP says memory costs doubled in one quarter: https://www.3dtested.com/tech-industry/hp-says-memory-costs-doubled-to-35-percent-of-pc-build-materials-in-one-quarter